CSW Foundation (Coimbatore Social Welfare Foundation)

CSW Foundation (Coimbatore Social Welfare Foundation) is a non-profit social organization established in 2022 with the vision of building a more inclusive, aware, and socially responsible society. Founded by three dedicated Master of Social Work (MSW) graduates, the organization believes in creating meaningful change through grassroots-level interventions and strong community engagement.

Founded by Mr. Fazil Rahman, Mr. Harish Kumar, and Mr. Franklin Daniel, CSW Foundation works with children, youth, schools, communities, and government stakeholders to address critical social challenges. Our approach combines professional social work practices with compassion, accountability, and sustainability.

The foundation actively works in areas such as child welfare, school-based awareness programs, behavioral counseling, dropout prevention support, tobacco control initiatives, community awareness, youth development, and capacity building. Through collaboration with educational institutions, government departments, and social partners, CSW Foundation ensures impactful and long-term social outcomes.

CSW Foundation operates across multiple regions in India, extending its services to diverse communities. Our areas of operation include:

• Tamil Nadu: Coimbatore, Tirupur, Erode, Nilgiris, Tuticorin
• Karnataka: Bangalore
• Haryana: Ambala Cantt
• Kerala: Palakkad

At CSW Foundation, we believe that real social change begins with understanding people’s needs, empowering communities, and working consistently at the grassroots level. Our team remains committed to ethical practices, transparency, inclusivity, and continuous learning while serving society.

Our Founders

Mr. Fazil Rahman

Trustee | Social Work Professional

Mr. Fazil Rahman is a passionate social work professional and one of the founding members of CSW Foundation. With a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), he brings strong expertise in child welfare, school-based interventions, behavioral counseling, tobacco control initiatives, and community development.

He plays a key role in strategic planning, project design, stakeholder coordination, and field implementation. His vision is to create sustainable social impact by combining professional social work practices with grassroots-level engagement.

Mr. Harish Kumar

Trustee | Community Development Specialist & Social Research Specialist

Mr. Harish Kumar is an MSW graduate with a deep commitment to community empowerment and youth development. As a co-founder of CSW Foundation, he actively contributes to program execution, community outreach, awareness activities, and institutional coordination.

He strongly believes in participatory approaches and works closely with communities to promote social awareness, responsibility, and positive behavioral change.

Mr. Franklin Daniel

Trustee | Field Operations & Social Outreach

Mr. Franklin Daniel is a trained social work professional (MSW) with hands-on experience in field operations, social outreach, and awareness programs. As a co-founder, he supports the foundation’s initiatives through on-ground coordination, volunteer engagement, and program monitoring.

His focus lies in ensuring that CSW Foundation’s services reach the most vulnerable sections of society effectively and ethically.

Together, the founders of CSW Foundation share a common vision — to build a socially responsible, inclusive, and empowered community through professional social work and collaborative action.