HISTORY AT A GLANCE

• In April 1991, at the KEGF annual conference in Alwaye the founders of ESAF presented a paper on wholistic development.

• On June 25, 1991, a new charitable society was launched by the name 'Evangelical Social Action Forum' (ESAF), thanks to the aforementioned presentation which gave the confidence to move on...

• Mr Jacob Samuel, co-founder of ESAF, suggested the name. During the time of inception ESAF had 5 life members, 7 annual members and 8 honorary members.

• On March 11, 1992 ESAF society was registered under the Travancore Cochin Literary, Scientific and Charitable Societies Registration Act. The Founder President was Rev. Itty Mathew, Miss. J. Danabai was the vice president. Mr. K Paul Thomas was the Secretary supported by Mr. Jacob Samuel as Joint Secretary and Arun Ramakrishnan as Treasurer.

• In 1994, ESAF had its first voluntary staff. Mr. George. K. John.

• In 1996, a separate office was setup and the society started functioning in a more systematic manner. In 1999, the Registered office was shifted to Hephzibah Complex, Mannuthy. In the same year computerization was implemented at the Head Office level.

• ESAF started organizing Career Counseling and Employment Guidance Programs, Promoting Income Generation and Self-employment Schemes and creating Awareness about the Dignity of Labour.

• In June 1992, ESAF organized its first programme on Career Guidance at Christavasramam, Manganam for 30 fresh graduates.

• In September 1993, a weekend Seminar on “Development an Evangelical Perspective” was conducted at Kottayam. Seminars on Street Children, Banking with the Poor, and Micro Enterprise Development conducted with the support of EFICOR gave insights into the problems of the deprived millions.

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