Muthu is a physically challenged widower with two children and struggling to make ends meet on a daily basis. Even with his physical limitations he was selling vegetables by walking to nearby villages as he was unable to do any wage labour. Kalanjiyam has provided him with a custom -made motorized cart designed to sell vegetables.
Muthu is extremely confident that he can earn well now and is happy that he can ensure his children go to school, and not have to support him.
Project ‘Vanavil’ to support mental health issues faced by youth was initiated for young men and women going to higher secondary school in Chengalpattu district. A series of sessions focused on the unaddressed fears and anxiety, the link to depression and coping mechanisms. These interactions open up the youth and was a positive beginning, for taking this program forward:
Rural students are few opportunities to develop and display their talents. In the spirit of encouraging them, Kalanjiyam conducted a drawing competition children in 3rd to 8th classes. There was an overwhelming response and more than 600 students participated in the competition. Three children each from classes 3-5 and from 6-8 were awarded the three best prizes and all children were provided a certificate of participation.
‘What distinguishes one child from another is not ability, but access to education and opportunity’. Investing in children’s right to education ensures everyone wins!
Based on need, of those who walk 4+kms to school every day, we identified 105 rural boys and girls from 6th to 10th classes and provided them with bicycles. These students can use the cycle till they complete 12th class and transportation issue will no more be a barrier to ensure successful completion of higher secondary.