History of ABCD NGO
The Association of Bhoodan & Community Development (ABCD) was born out of the Bhoodan movement, a visionary land reform initiative led by Mr Acharya Vinoba Bhave, a disciple of Mahatma Gandhi. The movement encouraged large landowners to share their land with the landless, aiming to reduce inequality and uplift the socio-economic status of the poor.
In 1984, Mr M. Gurusamy, Gramadhan Gram President, with wholehearted support and blessing from Mr Vidyananda Saraswathi, former president of Tamil Nadu Sarvodaya Board, founded the society along with his friends and registered in 1986.
To begin with, the Kadavur Zamindar gifted his lands to the needy poor. Many followed suit. Then concentrating on community development, various activities have been implemented, addressing the needs of marginalized communities in Kadavur block, Karur District, Tamil Nadu. The primary beneficiaries include denotified Nayakkar, Ooraligounders, and Scheduled Castes, who were living in extreme poverty.
When ABCD began its work, these communities faced severe challenges such as illiteracy, poor health, and economic hardship. To address these issues, ABCD adopted an integrated, community-driven approach, partnering with both local and international agencies. This commitment to comprehensive development continues today, ensuring active participation from the people we serve.
Through our initiatives, we strive to empower rural communities, improve their quality of life, and promote self-sufficiency for future generations.
The Association of Bhoodan & Community Development (ABCD) was born out of the Bhoodan movement, a visionary land reform initiative led by Mr Acharya Vinoba Bhave, a disciple of Mahatma Gandhi. The movement encouraged large landowners to share their land with the landless, aiming to reduce inequality and uplift the socio-economic status of the poor.
In 1984, Mr M. Gurusamy, Gramadhan Gram President, with wholehearted support and blessing from Mr Vidyananda Saraswathi, former president of Tamil Nadu Sarvodaya Board, founded the society along with his friends and registered in 1986.
To begin with, the Kadavur Zamindar gifted his lands to the needy poor. Many followed suit. Then concentrating on community development, various activities have been implemented, addressing the needs of marginalized communities in Kadavur block, Karur District, Tamil Nadu. The primary beneficiaries include denotified Nayakkar, Ooraligounders, and Scheduled Castes, who were living in extreme poverty.
When ABCD began its work, these communities faced severe challenges such as illiteracy, poor health, and economic hardship. To address these issues, ABCD adopted an integrated, community-driven approach, partnering with both local and international agencies. This commitment to comprehensive development continues today, ensuring active participation from the people we serve.
Through our initiatives, we strive to empower rural communities, improve their quality of life, and promote self-sufficiency for future generations.
