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People's Action for Development (PAD) is a not - for-profit development organisation, working with a vision of equity (especially gender equity), Justice, freedom, peace and solidarity. The organization aims at striking a balance between economic and social development. It emphasizes the need for conservation and sustainable use of endangered natural resources and marine eco-systems.

PAD is working in the tsunami affected coastal districts of Tamilnadu, India with a the long term goal of establishing sustainable livelihoods through community based initiatives. It works in 133 Villages, reaching 32,500 poor families of Gulf of Mannar.