HISTORY

History of
Trivandrum Social Service Society

The Trivandrum Social Service Society (TSSS) was established on 7th June 1960 under the Travancore-Cochin Literary, Scientific and Charitable Societies Act, XII of 1955. Initially under the oversight of the Trivandrum Diocese, TSSS was dedicated to the social and economic upliftment of the poor and oppressed regardless of caste, creed or community.

Rt. Rev. Dr. Peter Bernard Pereira’s vision laid the foundation for what would eventually become Trivandrum Social Service Society (TSSS). His deep-rooted commitment to social justice, community upliftment, and compassion for the marginalized sowed the seed for TSSS, guiding its mission to serve those in need.

The organization flourished under the patronage of many visionaries who succeeded the Founder Father, building on principles of empowerment, inclusivity and sustainable development and becoming a catalyst for positive change in the lives of countless individuals and communities.

Milestones of TSSS

1960

REGISTRATION OF TSSS

Registration: 1 (with Registrar of Societies under the
T.C., Literary, Scientific and Charitable Societie
Registration Act of XII, 1955)

SECOND STAGE - TURNING POINT OF GROWTH

It was with the help of Misereor that a study was conducted by Mr. Sandyago, on the Reorganization and reorientation of TSSS.

THIRD STAGE _ PEOPLES PARTICIPATION

Initiation of People's Anti-Alcohol movements. Started measures to curtail illicit brewing of alcohol. Formation of Basic Christian Communities (BCC) in which the base levelTSSS workers/leaders were formed

FOURTH STAGE - PEOPLE'S UPLIFTMENT THROUGH PARTICIPATION

Analyzing the survey results two projects were started one for the interior area: Integral Agriculture Project, Nedumangad and for the coastal area: Poonthura, Vizhinjam, Adimalathura Integrated Development Project.

1997

FIFTH STAGE - INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS & ENGINEERING COLLEGE

An integrated Development Project funded by Karl Kubel Foundation, Germany was initiated for the four villages of Pulluvila Forane. With a span of three years, 254 houses, 2 community latrines and 377 toilets were built. Besides orientation training for young girls, aluminium fabrication, electrician courses were also conducted. There was also training for village leaders and health workers.

SIXTH STAGE - DECENTRALIZATION AND REVAMPING OF TSSS

Redefined TSSS' vision and mission, and developed new emblem and new logo. Categorized the whole social activities into 5 departments. They are 1) Administration Research and Evaluation 2) Advocacy, Policy lobbying and net working Capacity building 4) Health, Environment and Education and 5) Socio Economic Development and Employment Department heads were appointed.

KOVALAM DEVELOPMENT INTEGRATED PROJECT

Kovalam Integrated Development Project(KRIDP) - The main components: 61 houses, 270 individual toilets, education programme, women empowerment programmes, self employment and technical education programmes.