Founded by
Adivasi Women.
We are a community-based organization in Coimbatore, working alongside Adivasi communities to strengthen education and protect forest rights.
Our Identity
Amovementrootedinthesoil.
Adi Federation is an Adivasi-led organisation working across the forest-fringe areas of Coimbatore district — in Periyanaickenpalayam, Karamadai, and parts of the Anaimalai Tiger Reserve.
We began as a small collective of tribal women determined to make education meaningful for their children. Over time, that idea grew into a federation — a space where education, culture, and rights come together.
Learning begins
with belonging.
We believe empowerment begins when education is relevant, inclusive, and rooted in one's own identity. By blending formal subjects with traditional wisdom, we help children stand tall in two worlds — proud of their roots and prepared for their futures.
Our Vision
Socio-economic livelihood development of the hill tribes, creating opportunity for sustainable growth.
Our Mission
Empowerment of tribal community by education, capacity building, and networking.
Our Path
StrategicObjectives
To raise the socio-economic, cultural, and political status of the tribal generation.
Empower tribal communities to protect and preserve their culture and rights
Assure basic education to all children in focus villages
Mobilize resources for sustainable development of value-added products
Improve health status of tribals through their medicinal practice
Generate awareness among tribals about rights and entitlements
Protect and preserve the environment
Guardians
OurLeadership
P Sumathi
President
R Selvan
Secretary
M Parvathi
Treasurer
M Sivakami
Trustee
M Jayaprakash
Trustee
Valli
Trustee
Want to be part of
our journey?
Join us in making a real difference in the lives of the tribal communities of Coimbatore.