Ilanthalir is a philanthropic organization started in 1997 to serve humanity with an option for the poor. Having inspired by Chiara Lubich and her Focolare Movement, Fr. Susai Alangaram with two other priests of the diocese of Tiruchirappalli pioneered this noble task with a ready support form AFN Azione per Famiglie Nuove, Rome who support ilanthalir through the programme of support at a distance. In 1999 Ilanthalir was registered as a Charitable Trust under the Indian Trust Act with an eligibility to receive foreign contribution. It has been granted tax exemption for all its income.