ABOUT PENN
Breaking Barriers.
Bringing Out
Her Strength.
Supporting women to overcome fear, emotional struggles and inequality-so they can live with confidence and reach their full potential.
Safety
Dignity
Resilience
Equality
OUR STORY
A shared purpose. A stronger tomorrow.
VISION & MISSION
Our Vision
To create a safe environment for women around us through a proactive, 360-degree approach towards preventing crimes against women and children.
Our Mission
To mobilise stakeholders to take action at multiple levels.
Individual
Empowering women with the knowledge and confidence to recognise risks, protect their personal safety and assert their rights.
Community
Building a shared commitment to women’s safety through respectful practices in neighbourhoods, apartments, workplaces and public establishments.
Governance
Working with government departments to strengthen safety measures and create public spaces where women can move with confidence.
Judiciary
Engaging legal and law enforcement stakeholders to strengthen accountability, support effective implementation of laws and advance justice for women
OUR PLANS FOR WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT & SAFETYY
Building confidence. Strengthening safety. Changing attitudes.
Awareness & Education
Gender equality, personal boundaries, sexual violence prevention and responsible behaviour.
Emotional Wellbeing
Confidence, self-worth. resilience and coping skills.
Public Engagement & Justice
Legal, police, administrative and community collaboration around prevention and accountability.
Safety & Self-Confidence
Practical safety awareness and self-defence learning.
Men & Parents as Allies
Empathy, respect and shared responsibility.
Culture & Communication
Arts, media and public voices that build respect for women.
ADVISORY BOARD
Experience that guides our purpose.
Justice (Retd.) Prabha Sridevan
Former Judge, Madras High Court
Dr. S. R. Jangid, IPS (Retd.)
Former DGP, Tamil Nadu
Mrs. D. Sabitha, IAS (Retd.)
Former Additional Chief Secretary. Tamil Nadu
Ravichandran Ashwin
Indian Cricketer
Dr. Kamala Selvaraj
Director, GG Hospitals
Ms. Revathi
Actor, Director & Social Worker
Mr. P. Unnikrishnan
National Award- Winning Singer
Dr. Venkatraman
Senior Consultant, UNESCO & Asian Development Bank.
CORE COMMITTEE
Compassion and expertise at the heart of our work.
Dr. Swathi Praveen
Medical professional and qualified psychology consultant; certified POSH & POCSO trainer.
Ms. Jayachitra
Counselling psychologist and psychotherapist: certified PoSH & POCSO facilitator and soft skills trainer.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Stewardship with a social purpose.
Mr. V. S. Sridhar
Founder & Managing Trustee
Mrs. Swarnalatha Mahesh Trustee
Advocate, Madras High Court; 32 years in women's safety lawx certified PoSH trainer.
Dr. Gopalakrishnan Trustee
Former lndian Air Force officer, 25 years in HR and in critical relations, certified PO611 & POCSO trainer.
CORE APPROACH
Prevention begins with people.
Education
Respect & Equality
Mental Resilience
Supportive Environments
COMMUNITY & WELLBEING
From feeling alone to finding support.
Awareness
Understanding
Self-awareness
Skill-building
Responsible Action
VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY
Our purpose is strengthened by volunteers.
Professionals from education, psychology, healthacre, technolog, HR and communication contribute their skills to PENN’s collective effort.
ORGANISATIONAL CREDIBILITY
A not-for-profit trust sustained by shared commitment.
CSR-1 Registration
CSR00053163
80G Certification
AAETP3671N2SCH01
Established 2019
Chennai
Collaboration includes
Chennal Port Authority, TNPL, Daly Thambi & KMR and Greater Chennal Corporation.
