General Movement for Rural Education and Environment-Green

A group of young and energetic individuals came together on December 24th, 1988, to establish a secular and democratic association known as the Genera Read morel Movement for Rural Education and Environment, commonly referred to as GREEN. The association was founded with the aim of safeguarding the environment and promoting the integration of marginalized communities through education. Prior to their collaboration under the GREEN banner, members were actively engaged in welfare activities, collaborating on programs to benefit the underprivileged residing in and around Chinnamanur in Theni District of Tamil Nadu and Idukki District of Kerala State, India. Inspired by rural leadership-training programs conducted by renowned Non-Governmental Organizations such as Madurai Multi-purpose Social Service Society (MMSSS) and Peoples Education for Action and Liberation (PEAL), they united to not only address environmental concerns but also to improve the lives of the underprivileged whose livelihoods are intertwined with the local ecology. Since its establishment, GREEN has been actively involved in various sectors including Education, Health and Nutrition, Sustainable Economic Growth, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene, as well as the Strengthening of Community-Based Organizations. Over the years, the areas where GREEN operates have seen positive developments in both environmental conservation and the well-being of local communities. Vision: GREEN envisions a society where equal rights, justice, and opportunities are accessible to the poor and marginalized, fostering an environment of enhanced quality of life within empowered communities and sustainable development frameworks. Mission: In general, the mission of GREEN is to foster the empowerment of rural and tribal communities in social, economic, health, environmental, and political spheres, enabling them to lead dignified, peaceful, and equitable lives within a sustainable global context.