Mr. Saju Chacko — Leadership, Service & Legacy
Chairman of Jeevadhara Foundation, former International Council Member of Y's Men International, founder president of major Angamaly community institutions, and recipient of the Best International Regional Director Award.
Mr. Saju Chacko
Menacheril House, Angamaly
Official Residence & Office
Menacheril House, Angamaly P.O., Ernakulam District, Kerala, India - 683572
Founding Jeevadhara Renal Care Project
In 2012–2013, during his tenure as Regional Director of Y's Men International Midwest India Region, Mr. Saju Chacko initiated the landmark "Jeevadhara Renal Care" project. Under his visionary guidance, the initiative has completed over 49,000+ free dialysis sessions for poor and underprivileged kidney patients.
Eliminating the heavy financial burden of regular dialysis treatments for low-income families.
Organized 120+ renal screening and medical diagnostic camps across Kerala.
43 Years in Y's Men International & Global Awards
For over 43 years, Mr. Saju Chacko has been a mainstay of Y's Men International. He served as Regional Director (Midwest India Region, 2012–2013), International Council Member (2013–2015), and International Service Director (2021–2022).
First Person in India to Receive Best International Regional Director Award
During his tenure as Regional Director, Mr. Saju Chacko led the Midwest India Region to unprecedented achievements in humanitarian service, earning the highest international distinction awarded by the International Council in Geneva.
Business Legacy & Civic Institutions
Belonging to the prestigious Menacheril family, Mr. Saju Chacko successfully manages his family's 70-year-old traditional jewellery business in Angamaly.
Founder President
- • Rotaract Club Angamaly
- • Angamaly Sports Association
- • Gold Dealers Association Angamaly (2005–2012)
Merchant Association Leadership
- • Unit President & District Leader, Vyapari Vyavasayi Ekopana Samithi
- • Key advocate for local small businesses & merchants
Doctorate (D.Litt) & Medical Book Publication
In recognition of his deep research and contribution to public health awareness, Mr. Saju Chacko was conferred a Doctorate (Doctor of Literature) by an International University in the USA for his paper on "Kidney Diseases and Dialysis". He is also the author of the widely appreciated guidebook "Vrukka Stambanavum & Dialysisum" (Kidney Failure & Dialysis).