Empowering communities, restoring the earth
SEEDS Trust builds self-reliant communities while conserving nature for future generations, through grassroots work in livelihoods, biodiversity and sustainable agriculture.
Grassroots action for people and planet
We partner with tribal and coastal communities in Tamil Nadu to restore forests, protect wildlife and create sustainable livelihoods.
SEEDS Trust is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-sectarian voluntary organisation led by a governing body of seven trustees, founded by Muthusamy Palanivel. Every project is rooted in local participation and long-term impact.
- Wildlife & habitat conservation
- Women & child development
- Sustainable farming & income
- Water, sanitation & health
Three areas of work
Every programme links the wellbeing of people with the health of the land, forests and coast they depend on.
Conservation
Protecting the slender loris of the Eastern Ghats, restoring mangrove estuaries and greening farmland across Tamil Nadu.
Livelihoods
Beekeeping, organic farming, composting and community nurseries that raise incomes for tribal and rural families.
Rights & Welfare
Rehabilitating bonded labour survivors, supporting street children, and campaigning on water, sanitation and health.
From forest to coast
ConservationSlender Loris Conservation, Ayyalur
Eastern Ghats · 30 villages · 800 farmersRead project
ConservationMangrove Conservation at Pandiyar Estuary
Kanniyakumari coast · estuary restorationRead projectLivelihoodsAyyalur Beekeeping Project
2022 – 2024 · 20 villages · The World Bee Project, UKRead project“The organisation visualises global transformation through local change.”From the SEEDS Trust mission statement
Working alongside
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We work with government departments, CSR partners, universities and international funders. Get in touch to discuss collaboration or support.