About Us
Welcome to Stella Maris Institute of Development Studies
Stella Maris Institute of Development Studies (SMIDS) is a non-government, non-profit development and education activity-based Organization founded and managed by the sisters of the Congregation of the Daughters of Mary in the year 1997.
Our Journey
Under the leadership of Sisters, along with dedicated sisters and staff, Stella Maris has grown far and wide during the past 2 decades. The organization is actively involved in multiple districts of Tamilnadu and Kerala.
From its very inception, SMIDS is engaged in organizing rural, coastal and tribal people especially women and forming them into Self-Help Groups (SHGs). It is involved in promoting socio-economic development and empowerment of the poor and disadvantaged women.
Our Impact
We engage communities in various Income Generation Programmes (IGPs) thereby raising their living standards. Our work spans across multiple districts including Kanyakumari, Thirunelveli, Thenkasi, Virudhunager, Thoothukudi, Trichy, Kanchipuram in Tamilnadu and Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam in Kerala.
The organization is effectively guided by Board members consisting of 7 sisters including provincial superior.
Our Vision
Establishing the society based on justice, peace, love and Sustainable Development
Our Mission
The mission of the Organization is to build the potentials of the poor marginalized, exploited, unorganized sections of the society, victims of calamities for their sustainable development through establishing community based organizations.
Organization Information
- Name: Stella Maris Institute of Development Studies (SMIDS)
- Address: P B No. 4, Kottakkarai Road, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu - 629702, India
- City: Kanyakumari
- State: Tamil Nadu
- PIN Code: 629702
- Phone: +91 9443975588
- Email: archanadmc@gmail.com, smidskk@gmail.com
- DARPAN ID: TN/2017/0120056
- PAN No: AADTS5374E
- Website: www.smids.org
Our Journey
Key milestones in our organization's history
1997
SMIDS was founded and registered under Indian Trust Act (Registration No. 50/1997, 27th January 1997)
Early 2000s
Expansion of operations to multiple districts in Tamil Nadu and Kerala
2017
Registered with DARPAN (TN/2017/0120056)
Present
Continuing our mission with expanded reach and impact across communities