Manu Bahuguna has brought his skills of commercial filmmaking to support youth with career opportunities beyond convention with a film making and communications course with the aims of 1) providing life-skills to young people to take-up film making as a profession or use it as an additional skill in their careers and lives and 2) to help Thamarai’s students and staff to … [Read more...] about Telling compelling stories with Action-Cams, Smartphones and Tabs
Lucie and Manya’s time in Thamarai
Lucie and Manya volunteered at Thamarai as part of a program by the American University of Paris, through their sustainable development practicum. Manya is a child of Auroville, studying in Last School, and was given the opportunity to participate in the university program in her senior year. She teaches in Auroville schools alongside her studies. Lucie is an undergraduate … [Read more...] about Lucie and Manya’s time in Thamarai
General Health Program Update from Carla
A key aspect that has been evolving in our work supporting and enhancing the health and wellbeing of our students is a shift towards a more holistic and individualised approach; we are more intentionally considering the substantial range of factors that can impact and signal the wellbeing status of the children, and seeking to understand and more appropriately target supports … [Read more...] about General Health Program Update from Carla
Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Evaluation Day
We also continue with our quarterly visits for basic medical and special needs evaluation of the PIMS Paediatric team and Child Guidance & Rehabilitation Unit (with psychologist Dr Shanthi), led by Dr Peter. Our last evaluation day on 13 October was a great success, seeing 50 students, of which almost all had their parent/s attend with them! The main aspects of concern … [Read more...] about Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Evaluation Day
Update on Thamarai Health & Wellbeing Programs
Supporting sufficient nutrient intake via our After-school Snacks Program: We continue to focus on broadening and improving the nutritional range and density of our After-school Snacks Program. The varied and nutritionally comprehensive snack we provide each day can help contribute towards meeting the nutritional requirements of our students, many of whom experience chronic … [Read more...] about Update on Thamarai Health & Wellbeing Programs