Here, we provide willing users the opportunity to volunteer their assistance both financially and through offering their teaching services to underprivileged individuals and institutions with a keen interest in Indian classical performing arts.
Here, we provide willing users the opportunity to volunteer their assistance both financially and through offering their teaching services to underprivileged individuals and institutions with a keen interest in Indian classical performing arts.
Our mission includes having principles with human values and shaping artists with a broader vision in life.
In keeping with the above we have embarked upon projects which touch the lives of the underprivileged. There are many of them, who can ill afford even basic amenities, let alone pursue individual talents and dreams in the fine arts section.
To those, we lend our hand and offer teaching aid with financial assistance, as the case may require, in the fields of music and dance.
The kind hearted amongst you may join us in this initiative and benefit from being contributors to the growth of Indian classical performing arts.
Vazhai (Chennai/Bangalore)
Vazhai is an NGO which was founded in early 2005 by a group of socially responsible youngsters. It strives to provide equal educational opportunities to children living in remote rural areas of Dharmapuri and Villupuram districts.
Vazhai is an NGO which was founded in early 2005 by a group of socially responsible youngsters. It strives to provide equal educational opportunities to children living in remote rural areas of Dharmapuri and Villupuram districts. Initially the team comprised of 15 Students from 3 village schools (in Dharmapuri) with 15 mentors, 25 supporters. Presently, the number has risen to a staggering 100+ students who are constantly motivated by an equal number of mentors and supporters. First Generation school going children, belonging to sixth standard and coming from an economically weak background are selected every academic year and are guided till X, after which offline support is provided, until they themselves become ready to carry over the legacy of fulfilling their responsibility to the society through Vazhai.
Board of Advisors and Finance
Able guidance is provided by our Board of Advisors, which includes eminent personalities from varied spheres.
The organisation is being funded primarily by individual donors, yearly contribution of mentors, through Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives and numerous philanthropists.
Aspects of Mentoring
“An educational system isn't worth a great deal if it teaches young people how to make a living but doesn't teach them how to make a life”. Vazhai goes beyond the scope of books and ordinary academic material and focuses on enhancing the overall personality of a child. This is done through mentoring, wherein mentors are assigned mentees with whom they keep in constant touch through letters, phone calls, in addition to meeting them once in two months during workshops. The main objective of Vazhai is not only to help provide academic assistance but also to help the kids “achieve” education. Mentors try to groom the kids to shape them up into mature, responsible citizens, by instilling a sense of confidence in them to face the competitive world. There is much to gain as a Mentor at Vazhai, a strong sense of fulfillment towards serving the society being primary among all others.
Academics and Life Skills
The methodology of teaching adopted by Vazhai involves interactive Activity Based Learning techniques which helps kindle the interest of young minds. This also helps the kids in understanding concepts however complex they are, with relative ease.
Equal emphasis is laid on the importance of Life skills. Workshops which focus exclusively on such skills are held frequently to enable the children to become well-rounded individuals.
Mailing Address:
eAmbalam
"Saraswathi", No.18, Yamuna Street,
Kalakshetra Colony, Besant Nagar
Chennai – 600 090
Tamil Nadu, India.
Contact: +91 44 4301 6555
Michael Charitable Trust
Michael Charitable Trust (MCT) has been established to help and support people who are often perceived as being disadvantaged. Disadvantaged through either disability or social difficulties
Michael Charitable Trust
Michael Charitable Trust (MCT) has been established to help and support people who are often perceived as being disadvantaged. Disadvantaged through either disability or social difficulties.
Cheque in favour of: Naveen Prem Kumar B
Mailing Address:
eAmbalam
"Saraswathi", No.18, Yamuna Street,
Kalakshetra Colony, Besant Nagar
Chennai – 600 090
Tamil Nadu, India.
Contact: +91 44 4301 6555
Sneha Kiran
Sneha Kiran (meaning “rays of love”) of Mysore spastic society is an NGO that provides comprehensive rehab services to children with Cerebral Palsy. It all began in 2002, with several families coming together to address the needs of their children. Beginning operations in an industrial shed, offered rent free, the centre began with 6 kids in 2004 and today serves numerous special children & their families.
Sneha Kiran (meaning “rays of love”) of Mysore spastic society is an NGO that provides comprehensive rehab services to children with Cerebral Palsy. It all began in 2002, with several families coming together to address the needs of their children. Beginning operations in an industrial shed, offered rent free, the centre began with 6 kids in 2004 and today serves numerous special children & their families
The commitment of a small group of parents, supported by medical, paramedical professionals and well wishers, enabled the core team, to raise donations to buy land and create a disabled -friendly premise by June 2011, which now houses the activities of Sneha Kiran. In this centre, the services include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, special education, pre-vocational training, parent counselling, specialised seating systems, aids & appliances, parent education about schemes offered by the government, and so on. It is a comprehensive support system, unique to the city of Mysore, for families affected by cerebral palsy.
Objectives of the Society
Provide multi-disciplinary therapeutic, educational and rehabilitation services to children with cerebral palsy, to help them realize their fullest potential.
Integrate the more able children into mainstream education.
Provide vocational training to those young adults who can be gainfully engaged, either through open employment or in a sheltered work-shop.
Provide respite care for the severely affected and dependent individuals.
Provide a support group to parents and enable sharing of experiences.
Provide the necessary training to parents and caretakers for better management of the child at home.
Educate the public about Cerebral Palsy and the need for community participation
For further information & support, contact
Sneha Kiran of Mysore Spastic Society
CA-01/B, Railway Layout, Sharadanagar, Bogadi
Mysore - 570 026, Karnataka - India.
Cheque in favour of: SNEHA KIRAN OF MYSORE SPASTIC SOCIETY
Mailing Address:
eAmbalam
"Saraswathi", No.18, Yamuna Street,
Kalakshetra Colony, Besant Nagar
Chennai – 600 090
Tamil Nadu, India.
Contact: +91 44 4301 6555
eAmbalam
You can encourage the talents of the underprivileged by sponsoring one or more to learn from our esteemed faculty at the performing arts division on ground, the eAmbalam-SaMaaGaMa classes at our headquarters in Chennai.
eAmbalam
You can encourage the talents of the underprivileged by sponsoring one or more to learn from our esteemed faculty at the performing arts division on ground, the eAmbalam-SaMaaGaMa classes at our headquarters in Chennai.
Cheque in favour of: Ambalam Arts and Culture Pvt Ltd
Mailing Address:
eAmbalam
"Saraswathi", No.18, Yamuna Street,
Kalakshetra Colony, Besant Nagar
Chennai – 600 090
Tamil Nadu, India.
