Glo-CED India
Dedicated to nurturing ethically grounded, value-driven citizens through comprehensive education, research, and transformative development initiatives.
Contact Information
No 2, Kaveri Street, Leela Nagar
Tambaram East, Chennai, 600059
Tamil Nadu, India
Phone: +91 9600048848
Email: glocedindia@gmail.com
Founder President: Prof. Ninan John P — +91 9840048834
Building Character, Ethical Leadership
& Social Transformation
Character Building
Developing moral foundations and personal integrity through comprehensive educational programs and mentorship that nurture responsible individuals.
Ethical Leadership
Cultivating leaders who make decisions based on ethical principles, transparency, and commitment to the greater good of society.
Social Transformation
Creating systemic change through collaborative initiatives that address root causes of social challenges and build sustainable development pathways.
We have a mission imparting ethics and values
Glo-CED India is committed to promoting holistic development from the individual to the nation. We nurture ethically grounded, value-driven, and socially responsible citizens through character building, ethical leadership, and transformative development initiatives.
Together, we envision a resilient India that contributes to sustainable social and economic progress and inclusive nation-building.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Trust Registration No. 302 of 2025
President
Ninan John P.
Qualifications: M.A. Political Science, M.A. Social Work, M.A. Sociology, MBA
Experience: 33 years at Madras Christian College, Department of Social Work
Specialization: Community Development
Previous Roles: Director of Student Affairs at Karunya University (2008-2011), Dean of Student Affairs at Hindustan University (2012-2015)
Secretary
Ambedkar M. Sekar
Qualifications: Master's Degree in Social Work (HRM)
Research: National-Level Research Papers on Employee Empowerment
Experience: Bosch Ltd (CSR Department), Hyundai Motors India, Apollo Tyres
Expertise: Strategic CSR implementation, community engagement, sustainable development, women's empowerment, skill development, rural community collaboration
Treasurer
James Varghese
Qualifications: Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW), MBA
Position: Senior Operations Manager, in Hospital, Tambaram
Experience: 16+ years in hospital administration and operations
Vision
To promote holistic development from the individual to the nation by nurturing ethically grounded, value-driven, and socially responsible citizens through character building, ethical leadership, and transformative development, thereby contributing to sustainable social and economic progress and inclusive nation-building.
Mission
The Mission of the Trust is to empower Indian citizens and grassroots communities through comprehensive and inclusive education by fostering ethical leadership, advancing research in sustainable development, and delivering ICT-enabled capacity-building initiatives. The Trust shall function as a strategic bridge between research and policy, translating evidence-based knowledge into actionable solutions, in collaboration with Government bodies, Non-Governmental Organizations, and other stakeholders, for the effective implementation of impactful programmes in health, education, skill development, sustainable development, and livelihood enhancement, thereby contributing to the creation of a resilient, informed, and self-reliant nation.
Value Statement of Glo-CED
The Value Statement of Glo-CED defines the core principles that guide our organization's behaviour and decision-making. We stand on these four pillars:
Integrity & Ethical Leadership
We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, ensuring that our leadership and programs serve as a trusted model for the communities and individuals we empower.
Evidence-Based Impact
We are committed to rigorous research and data-driven solutions, ensuring our programs in health, education, and livelihood are both effective and sustainable.
Inclusivity & Empowerment
We believe in the inherent potential of every citizen and prioritize grassroots participation to ensure that development is equitable and reaches the most marginalized.
Collaborative Innovation
We embrace the power of ICT and strategic partnerships with government and NGOs to create scalable, forward-thinking solutions for a resilient nation.
Objects of the Trust
Document No. 302 of 2025 of Book IV
To establish, promote, and support educational and capacity-building initiatives in the fields of ethics, values, leadership, character and personality development, and development studies for the benefit of students, youth, and the general public.
To undertake, promote, and support research, studies, documentation, consultancy, and impact assessment in areas including the Indian economy, poverty alleviation, livelihoods, health, education, climate change and environment, human resource development, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), social innovation, social entrepreneurship, and gender issues, in association with government bodies, academic institutions, and voluntary organisations.
To organise and facilitate as a Centre for Networking with Development Professionals and Experts in conducting Seminars, Workshops, Webinars, Conferences, Trainings and publications in creating awareness and sensitizing the Academia, Students, Youth, interested Citizens, Media, and Policy Makers.
To design, implement, and support need-based welfare and development programmes in the areas of ethics and values, soft skills and skill development, health, education, livelihoods, environment, disaster management, leadership, and human resource development, and to act as a facilitating bridge between grassroots communities and policy-level institutions for the empowerment of children, youth, women, senior citizens, tribal and marginalised communities, and persons with disabilities with the support of Government agencies, Non-Government agencies, Corporates and other sectors.
To train, empower, and build the capacities of local communities through the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for sustainable development and social transformation.
To study, document, preserve, promote, and disseminate Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) for the benefit of society, academia, and policymakers.
To establish, manage, and strengthen grassroots training centres for developing barefoot communities into self-reliant and resilient communities by providing access to skills, information, and appropriate technologies.
To prepare, publish, and disseminate training modules, curricula, Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials, journals, reports, books, and other knowledge resources for education, research, and public awareness.
To collaborate and cooperate with central and state governments, statutory authorities, universities, autonomous institutions, and other agencies for programme implementation, research, policy advocacy, and institutional development.
To design and offer certificate programmes, micro-credential courses, and digital badges in emerging and socially relevant areas, in accordance with applicable academic and regulatory guidelines.
To promote volunteerism, field-based education, experiential learning, internships, and cultural exchange programmes for students, youth, and community members.
To provide care, counselling, rehabilitation, and referral services for victims of crime and other vulnerable groups, in collaboration with appropriate government and non-government agencies.