Who are we?

Animators for Community Development Belgium is a non-profit association, established in january 2016 under Belgian law.

ACDB's purpose is to support the local non-governmental organization Animators for Community Development in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, situated in the southeastern corner of India .

Initiated by Mr. Salethaiyan more than 30 years ago, ACD continues to fight for the social and economical development of the weakest communities in the Villapuram region.

Forming so-called ‘self-help groups’, the animators support women who develop together social-economic activities, which creates for them a social safety net.

ACD also stands up for the rights of the casteless population, while trying to provide access to education for as many children as possible.

Founding and supporting ACDB, we want to provide the necessary support for this very special ACD organisation. Doing so, we want to make sure that this beautiful initiative can continue his work, even now when Mr. Salethaiyanthe, founder and the driving force of ACD in India, is getting older.