Udayani
Udayani began its journey in 1978 as an off-shoot of the Extension Service of St. Xavier’s College reaching out to villages through Adult Education Programme (AEP). Youth movements, especially All India Catholic University Federation (AICUF) and Young Christian Students’ Movements (YCSM) contributed much in this regard. Jesuits also reached out to Bangladeshi refugees in the 70s and responded to people affected by natural disasters providing humanitarian assistance.
AEP was renamed as ‘Udayani Social Centre’ and through the centre Adult Education Literacy and Post Literacy Training Programmes were organized in 24 Parganas (s) and Midnapore districts. It closely worked with Seva Kendra Calcutta (SKC). Udayani was registered under West Bengal Societies Registration Act, 1961 and acquired the new name “Udayani Social Action Forum” (USAF).
Our Focus Areas
We offer diverse programs and approaches to meet people where they are in their spiritual journey
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Our Vision
A society wherein love, peace, justice, gender equality and a sustainable environment
prevails, upholding human dignity and social values.
Our Mission
To build by means of every endeavour, a fuller expression of Justice and Love into the
structures of human life in common.
Our Activities
- Collaboration with other NGOs
- Work among urbanised marginalised poor
- Sensitising people on wholistic transformation
Our Leadership & Team
Jesuits committed to serving faith, education, justice, and community.
Fr. John Doe, SJ
Provincial
Fr. Alex Kumar, SJ
Socius
Fr. Michael Raj, SJ
Administrator
Fr. P. Joseph, SJ
Coordinator
Fr. Antony, SJ
Treasurer
Moments from Our Ministry
A glimpse into the life, work, and spirit of our ministries
