Our History

IVCM was founded by Pastor David Thaveethu Thevanithi in the state of Tamilnadu in Southern India where he had a burden for the needs of people living in rural villages. David not only had a real enthusiasm and vision for the many remote unaided villages that had little hope but also a compassion towards those who live in such rural communities. He saw that the needs were great and care was required for many orphans and widows who were suffering without any practical help. David found a few like minded men as rural pastors who shared the same vision and IVCM was born.

In 2008 a team from the UK visited David and his initial group of pastors and got first hand experience of the various ministries being carried out at that time. The vision was truly caught and shortly after this, plans developed to see how financial and administrative support could be given to this worthy venture.
The UK organisation became a registered charity with a view to raise support and give advice to those in need in similar rural circumstances in India. Since then the work has continued positively blessing many poor and hungry people.