Association for Rural and Tribal Improvement

INFORMATION ABOUT ARTI, THE APPLICANT ORGANISATION

THE YEAR AND REASON OF FOUNDATION

Association for Rural and Tribal Improvement (ARTI) was founded in 1990 by like-minded individuals from the service area villages and registered under the Tamilnadu Government’s Societies’ Registration Act.

Lack of awareness, poor literacy status especially of women, fatalistic attitude, lack of initiative and efforts to effect changes etc. were some of the reasons for founding the organization.

ORGANIZATION'S OBJECTIVES

Development of the downtrodden and weaker sections of society in all aspects of life;

Creation of empowered communities that could make rational decisions and are not dependent on others;

ARTI understands development as, “the ability of people to decide for themselves as individuals, groups and communities.”

Raising the image and status of women on par with men.

CORE VALUES

Utmost regard for human rights

Earnest faith in the wisdom of people irrespective of their educational, social, and economic status

Firm conviction that women are born equal to men

THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE & PROCESS OF DECISION-MAKING

The General Body is the governing body of ARTI. It elects the members of the executive body and the office-bearers consist of the President, Vice-president, Treasurer, and secretary.

Policy decisions are taken only in the meetings of the general body. Day-to-day administration is the responsibility of the office-bearers and they consult the executive body in making decisions.

A volunteer group in the target villages that consists of both sexes and different age groups is consulted when making decisions concerning programs and projects undertaken in their villages.

PRESENT ACTIVITIES

Organization of vocational skill training programs for adolescent girls and young women so that they can stand on their own two feet.

Organization of all-around awareness creation with specific emphasis on human rights/women’s rights, leprosy eradication, and HIV/AIDS/STDs awareness.

We strive the development of Health education in all aspects affected in their life in rural and tribal communities.

Organization of leadership training programs for women in self-help groups.

Organization of evening study centers for poor rural and tribal children's education.