About MERCE
A humanitarian non-profit organisation committed to transforming lives through Love, Care & Compassion.
Who We Are
MERCE Charitable Trust (MCT) is a humanitarian non-profit organisation committed to impacting and transforming the lives of people through Love, Care & Compassion.
MCT was founded on the principles of Love, Service, and Social Equality. We strive to build the lives of people and uplift the poor and marginalised families across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Odisha.
"We strongly believe the true progress and transformation of the People can only take place when Compassion meets Action."
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To build a society rooted with care, compassion, fairness, dignity, and equality, where every individual should feel secured and must be loved and respected — regardless of their caste, creed, or social status — and they must live with Peace and Hope.
What Drives Us
To empower rural and underprivileged communities through education, social welfare programmes, and humanitarian aid — supporting women, youth, and children through skill development and sustainable livelihood programmes, and promoting compassion, integrity, and community service.
Core Values
Care & Compassion
We serve each individual with genuine love and empathy, meeting people where they are.
Transparent Accountability
We operate with full honesty and integrity in all our activities and use of resources.
Service with Integrity
Every programme and action is carried out with honesty and a commitment to do what is right.
Empowerment
We believe in building the capacity of communities to sustain themselves beyond our direct support.
Objectives
Support education for rural and underprivileged children.
Promote healthcare and medical awareness camps in rural and tribal areas.
Empower women and youth through skill development and sustainable programmes.
Provide disaster relief and humanitarian aid to those in need.
Leadership Team
Our Team in the Field
Serving communities across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana & Odisha
Rev. Dr. Bontha Samuel Sajan Kumar
Founder & Managing Trustee
The visionary founder of MERCE Charitable Trust, driven by a lifelong commitment to serving the poor and marginalised communities of India.
Sri Prof. Y.F. Jayakumar
Honorary Chairman
Retired Dean of Law College, Osmania University, Hyderabad. Brings decades of legal and academic leadership to guide MCT's governance.
Board of Trustees
- •Sri S. Sudha Kumar — Rtd. Joint Director, A.P. Tourism, Vijayawada
- •M. Sashi Kumar — Board of Trustees
- •M. Purshotham Choudary — Board of Trustees
- •Dr. Paul Sugandhar — Board of Trustees
- •Ms. Vijaya Laxmi — Rtd. Deputy Director, Horticulture Dept., Telangana
Working Together
We love to work and partner with NGOs, churches, educational institutions, and companies who share the same love, vision, principles, and ideologies towards community transformation and upliftment.
Partner With Us