Roever Educational and Social Developmental Institutions, Perambalur, Tamil Nadu India run by St.John Sangam Trust, has over 35 years of service in managing educational, social and charitable institutions, with a total of 37 institutions in and around Perambalur.  The Trust established these institutions in memory of a German Missionary, Reverend Fr. Hans Roever, who initially established a boys’ home in 1948 for students in and around Perambalur region.  Since 1978, under the vision and tireless hard work of Dr.K.Varadharaajen, the Chairman & Managing Trustee and a student of Fr. Roever, the initial establishment has grown to include 37 institutions of higher learning and social development.  The Roever Educational and Social Development Institutions have a proven track record of social development and gives preference to students from rural and poor families.

One of the most important and less publicized aspects of the Trust activities is the establishment of social welfare and development institutions such as orphanages, centers for physically and visually challenged, centers for the aged and homeless, rehabilitation center for alcohol and drug addiction, HIV / AIDS counseling center, short-stay homes for women and girls, etc., which carries on its work on a charitable basis.

Every year approximately 6000 students graduate from our colleges and around 8000 students from our various schools.  A total of 15000 students are currently enrolled in all the institutions.  The Trust cares for over 1300 orphans, around 50 psychically and 80 visually challenged children etc.  All Roever educational institutions have gained a good reputation as disciplined and academically excellent institutions.  The trust in general, and the Roever Educational and Social Welfare Institutions in particular, constantly strive to explore innovative ways to educate children from all over India and to instill in them discipline and confidence, along with a solid education, to face the world.