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About the foundation
CESCI, the Center for Socio-Cultural Interaction, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to social development and cultural enrichment.
Campus
Blending living and learning, CESCI's campus is based on traditional Indian village life. Students and facilitators share the space, fostering collaboration.
Social Change
To support people in the social change process, to relieve oppression and to work to bring about social justice.
Practical Skills
To enhance the quality of development projects by equipping involved personnel with adequate knowledge, orientation, motivation and practical skills.
Cultural Development
To initiate development oriented dialogue between persons from diverse cultures, religions and disciplines in and outside India.
Who We Are
The Center for Experiencing Socio-Cultural Interaction (CESCI) is a non-profit organization located near Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. It provides training for social activists and offers an environment for reflection and recharge from the demands of grassroots work.
CESCI embodies direct solidarity with social organizations and activists advocating for the rights of the landless, women, and marginalized communities. Its success is largely due to the efforts of individuals following Gandhian philosophy who strive for social change. For over three decades, thousands of activists have worked on awareness-building, social rights, and self-help groups, often coming from the same communities that they serve, allowing them to understand and address local issues effectively.
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