Mahasemam is a Microfinance organization registered under the Indian Trust Act 1882. The organization was registered at Nilakottai, Dindigul on July 12,1999. The prime aim for establishing Mahasemam is to help eradicate poverty and improve the social status and self esteem of poor women. The spirit of the organization is aptly captured and signified by the Tamil word “SEMAM” which means well–being.

Mission
 
To provide innovative and sustainable financial services, with HELP in order to empower poor women to eradicate poverty, thus enabling a better quality of life for them and their families.

Vision
 
To HELP two million families out of poverty by 2015.