In Germany for a one year internship Two of our Thamarai youth facilitators are off to Germany on a one year internship program thanks to the connection with Karin and the Auroville Weltwärts team. Abhishek is the first person from his village to travel to Europe and Swathi, going to Frankfurt, surmounted the cultural norms of girls being escorted everywhere with dad or … [Read more...] about Off to Germany! The adventure of Swathi and Abishek
Menstrual Education with the Eco Femme Team
9th standard girls report Many young women have limited information about their monthly cycle. Thamarai team started menstrual education, with the support of the Eco Femme team, because we wanted girls to be informed and empowered in relation to their bodies and their overall health. Initially, the youth facilitators attended training with Kalvi from Eco Femme to deepen … [Read more...] about Menstrual Education with the Eco Femme Team
Equity and Dignity Through Education
The final stages are being completed on the new learning centre that will be the base for Thamarai Education Projects. The centre will provide education programs for young people and encourage cross-community learning, Youth project manager Vignesh expects to deliver the building for Christmas and many children eagerly wait. In the meantime, after-school programs are continuing … [Read more...] about Equity and Dignity Through Education
Cross-Cultural English Class with Sadhbh
"I have always loved working with children..." I started teaching English with the Thamarai Project, because I have always loved working with children and I have always been very interested in Thamarai Projects. I thought it would be a good opportunity to grow and learn as a person and also, to learn about life from a different perspective in another country. I taught … [Read more...] about Cross-Cultural English Class with Sadhbh
Thamarai’s Participation in the Psychosocial and Leadership Training
Encouraging participation from the villages Psychosocial care and Radical Transformational Leadership program, fully in Tamil, is currently being taken by Thamarai team and 15 other participants. It provides a rich environment for shared learning. Thamarai facilitator Jagadeswari said ”This is the first time the women of my village have joined such a program, I am very happy … [Read more...] about Thamarai’s Participation in the Psychosocial and Leadership Training