The Lembright Family
| Industry | Non-Profit |
|---|---|
| Occupation | NGO Volunteer |
| Location | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Introduction | ACTS (an acronym for Agriculture, Crafts, Trades and Studies), was founded in July 1979 in Bangalore. Starting small in a two bedroom house, today it has spread all over India and is known internationally. ACTS' programs include: EDUCATION: Began with the ACTS Institute in Bangalore in 1979, where students received practical training in theoretical and vocational studies. Today ACTS runs regular schools, university level education, management training, and theological training programs and has links with universities in India and abroad. HEALTH: ACTS has developed rural and slum community health programs with an emphasis on "mother and child" care. Seeking to serve the poor, it has conducted an intensive community health operation in 55 villages, runs a small hospital in Bangalore, a medical center in Allahabad and national community outreach programs. ENVIRONMENT: ACTS conducts small and large eco-initiatives with universities and governments. It is a member of the International Ecological Engineering Society. The Program for Environmental Awareness in Schools (PEAS), and the Bangalore slum "eco-toilets" are known internationally. |