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Meet Father Raj

Philanthropist, social worker, author, and change leader. These are some of the words we can use to describe Fr. A. Raj Mariasusai or Father Raj.

Father Raj, a well-respected and renowned priest from Yercaud, is a simple man whose only aim is to empower and uplift the poor and the powerless. Father Raj’s humble beginning and his sheer hard work, perseverance, and dedication drive this passion.

As the Founder and Director of the SPS IN DIA Foundation and its Shevaroy Hills Tribal Development Institute (STDI) in Yercaud, Father Raj oversees and implements programs that focus on the empowerment and upliftment of the Tribal communities of Shevaroy Hill Range.

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He also plays an active role in promoting ecological, economic, and socio-political empowerment programs. His developmental works include tribal development, education, and healthcare.

To add to his accolades, Father Raj is also a writer, author, and mentor. Besides writing a 100-week Column in the local newspaper DTNEXT on Career Guidance for the youth, he has also authored 4 books.

He also plays an active role in promoting ecological, economic, and socio-political empowerment programs. His developmental works include tribal development, education, and healthcare.

To add to his accolades, Father Raj is also a writer, author, and mentor. Besides writing a 100-week Column in the local newspaper DTNEXT on Career Guidance for the youth, he has also authored 4 books.

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Projects in fundraising, reviews, and inspection throughout Tamil Nadu

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Tribal women part of
income generation
activities

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Tribal students
supported with
higher education

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Villages in
Shevaroy Hills
part of Community
Developmental
works

25,000

Grocery kits and other
medical amenities as part
of COVID Relief

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Projects in fundraising, reviews, and inspection throughout Tamil Nadu

200

Tribal women part of
income generation
activities

55

Tribal students
supported with
higher education

61

Villages in
Shevaroy Hills
part of Community
Developmental
works

25,000

Grocery kits and other medical amenities as part of COVID Relief

Vision

Give education to the underprivileged as it is a
primary tool to alleviate poverty and usher in
life that is more meaningful. And create
opportunities for those who are deprived of it.

“The best way to find
yourself is to lose yourself
in the service of others.”
-Mahatma Gandhi

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Vision

Give education to the underprivileged as it is a
primary tool to alleviate poverty and usher in
life that is more meaningful. And create
opportunities for those who are deprived of it.

“The best way to find
yourself is to lose yourself
in the service of others.”
-Mahatma Gandhi

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Creating
a difference,
one life
at a time.

About SPS
India Foundation

Give education to the underprivileged as it is a
primary tool to alleviate poverty and usher in
life that is more meaningful. And create
opportunities for those who are deprived of it.

Give education to the underprivileged as it is aprimary tool to alleviate poverty and usher in life that is more meaningful. And create
opportunities for those who are deprived of it.

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Initially based in Chennai, SPS India then shifted to Yercaud and founded the Shevaroy Hills Tribal Development Institute (STDi), within SPS INDIA Foundation, to diversify its operations. Their goal was to help the tribal villages in Shevaroy Hills to fulfill their needs and aspirations with a participative, sustainable, and holistic approach.

SPS India, along with its partner, Stichting Pater Schlooz (SPS, the Netherlands), reaches out to street children, children infected and affected with HIV/AIDS, Tribal Children, and underprivileged rural and urban children and help them build a life of their dreams through developmental programs.

SPS India’s flagship and most successful programme was the WOMEN 1000+. The WOMEN 1000+ programme launched with the support of Rotary International, Rotary Galaxy, and SPS INDIA Foundation was a massive success in empowering 1000+ as entrepreneurs and leading to the start a people’s bank. And the project has been totally handed over to the local partners after the project period.

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Bring home
Ganesha and
change a life.

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Bring home
Ganesha and
change a life.

Foundations and causes
supported by Father Raj

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“Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.”
-St. Catherine of Siena

Recognitions

  • University top-rank holder
  • Gold Medal in Journalism
  • Board Member in a major Dutch donor agency
  • Founding Director of Don Bosco Media
  • Produced short films with renowned directors to raise awareness on children affected with HIV/AIDS
  • National Executive Secretary, Don Bosco Communications Network of South Asia.
  • Syllabus Board Member of the Information Technology Department at Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli
  • Publisher & Editor for both English and Tamil monthly magazines.

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Publications

100 Tips for career
and success in life

A collection of columns written in the daily newspaper,
DT NEXT. The book is to help career aspirants to make
the right career choices based on skills and gives
valuable guidance for a successful and meaningful life.

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WORLD CINEMA –
a Celebration

A collection of columns written in the daily newspaper,
DT NEXT. The book is to help career aspirants to make
the right career choices based on skills and gives
valuable guidance for a successful and meaningful life.

Gallery

The powerful effect
of your generosity

You have the power to change things. By joining hands with with Father Raj, you will become part of an exceptionally engaged group of people propelling the SPS Foundation and Father Raj’s vision forward to make the world a better and more equal place.

You have the power to change things. By joining hands with with Father Raj, you will become part of an exceptionally engaged group
of people propelling the SPS Foundation and Father Raj’s vision forward to make the world a better and more equal place.

Stay informed

Accompany Father Raj in his journey to alleviate poverty, help the needy, and connect them with the right people who can help them out.

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Stay informed

Accompany Father Raj in his journey to alleviate poverty, help the needy, and connect them with the right people who can help them out.

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Upcoming Events

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Meet Father Raj

Philanthropist, social worker, author, and change leader. These are some of the words we can use to describe Fr. A. Raj Mariasusai or Father Raj.

Father Raj, a well-respected and renowned priest from Yercaud, is a simple man whose only aim is to empower and uplift the poor and the powerless. Father Raj’s humble beginning and his sheer hard work, perseverance, and dedication drive this passion.

As the Founder and Director of the SPS IN DIA Foundation and its Shevaroy Hills Tribal Development Institute (STDI) in Yercaud, Father Raj oversees and implements programs that focus on the empowerment and upliftment of the Tribal communities of Shevaroy Hill Range.

He also plays an active role in promoting ecological, economic, and socio-political empowerment programs. His developmental works include tribal development, education, and healthcare.

To add to his accolades, Father Raj is also a writer, author, and mentor. Besides writing a 100-week Column in the local newspaper DTNEXT on Career Guidance for the youth, he has also authored 4 books.

Vision

Give education to the underprivileged as it is a
primary tool to alleviate poverty and usher in
life that is more meaningful. And create
opportunities for those who are deprived of it.

“The best way to find
yourself is to lose yourself
in the service of others.”
-Mahatma Gandhi

img

Creating a difference, one life at a time.

About SPS
India Foundation

Give education to the underprivileged as it is a
primary tool to alleviate poverty and usher in
life that is more meaningful. And create
opportunities for those who are deprived of it.

img

Initially based in Chennai, SPS India then shifted to Yercaud and founded the Shevaroy Hills Tribal Development Institute (STDi), within SPS INDIA Foundation, to diversify its operations. Their goal was to help the tribal villages in Shevaroy Hills to fulfill their needs and aspirations with a participative, sustainable, and holistic approach.

SPS India, along with its partner, Stichting Pater Schlooz (SPS, the Netherlands), reaches out to street children, children infected and affected with HIV/AIDS, Tribal Children, and underprivileged rural and urban children and help them build a life of their dreams through developmental programs.

SPS India’s flagship and most successful programme was the WOMEN 1000+. The WOMEN 1000+ programme launched with the support of Rotary International, Rotary Galaxy, and SPS INDIA Foundation was a massive success in empowering 1000+ as entrepreneurs and leading to the start a people’s bank. And the project has been totally handed over to the local partners after the project period.

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Bring home Ganesha and change a life.

Foundations and causes supported by Father Raj

“Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.”
-St. Catherine of Siena

Recognitions

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  • University top-rank holder
  • Gold Medal in Journalism
  • Board Member in a major Dutch donor agency
  • Founding Director of Don Bosco Media
  • Produced short films with renowned directors to raise awareness on children affected with HIV/AIDS
  • National Executive Secretary, Don Bosco Communications Network of South Asia.
  • Syllabus Board Member of the Information Technology Department at Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli
  • Publisher & Editor for both English and Tamil monthly magazines.

Publications

100 Tips for career and success in life

A collection of columns written in the daily newspaper, DT NEXT. The book is to help career aspirants to makethe right career choices based on skills and gives
valuable guidance for a successful and meaningful life.

im

WORLD CINEMA –
a Celebration

A collection of columns written in the daily newspaper, DT NEXT. The book is to help career aspirants to make the right career choices based on skills and gives valuable guidance for a successful and meaningful life.

img

Gallery

The powerful effect of your generosity

You have the power to change things. By joining hands with with Father Raj, you will become part of an exceptionally engaged group
of people propelling the SPS Foundation and Father Raj’s vision forward to make the world a better and more equal place.

Stay informed

Accompany Father Raj in his journey to alleviate poverty, help the needy, and connect them with the right people who can help them out.

img

Upcoming Events

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

Contact: 90000 90000
Email: xxxxxxxxxx@gmail.com

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