About Us
About the Organization
Fransalian Association for Social Transformation (FAST ) is a non-profit, non-governmental, secular, voluntary organization started in 2021 to foster integrated development of individuals and communities. It is the organized and explicit expression of the Missionaries of St. Francis De Sales (MSFS) of the Dibrugarh Province towards the social, economic and educational empowering of individuals and communities, particularly the marginalized and needy in the rural and urban, tribal and non-tribal conglomerations of the North-eastern States of India, through integral development and education.
The establishment of FAST gave a fresh course for social action in the province. Various need-based projects organized by FAST like eradication of illiteracy, promotion of adult literacy programme, distribution of essential goods to the needy at the time of flood and natural calamities help the uplift of the marginalized sections.
Many activities and projects are implemented at select mission centres with greater intensity. There are also many programmes arranged for the confreres to enhance their knowledge of social ministry and how it can complement our pastoral ministry. Other projects and Programmes are undertaken by FAST India are the following: Promotion of Child Rights, Community Development through Empowerment of Women, Vocational Skill Development of School Dropout Youth, Promotion of Peace, Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) of the Persons with Difficulties (PwDs), Promotion of Health and Protection of Environment.
Taking into account the social realities, confreres have been qualified for social work. In recent years, the social ministry of the province has received a better organizational setup and more confreres have been empowered to involve in social ministry, which in fact enhances the pastoral ministry. Today the social ministry is mainly monitored by Fransalian Association for Social Transformation
Our Vision
Formation of equitable, peaceful and empowered society, rooted in the firm trust and collective conviction in the capacity of persons towards socio-economic development and individual well-being of all, particularly the marginalized.
Our Mission
Confirming particularly the empowerment of marginalized communities and social development of the rural and urban, tribal and non-tribal population of the Northeast India, by creating awareness, transforming attitudes, availing opportunities and initiating activities. Further we aim to provide a peaceful and productive environment for all tribal and non-tribal children, to have a positive experience and awareness of the dignified decent life in every day.
Our Moto
Empowering Marginalized