Sports is everyday... and so is gender equity Sports programs continue to develop with coaching in place for girls and boys as the first activity everyday in after school. Volleyball, football and frisbee In recent newsletters we have highlighted the encouragement of gender equity in sports with many more girls are now in daily sports activities thanks to local … [Read more...] about Gender Equity Through Sports
Football update from Kavi
Learning to be organised and responsible The Thamarai U14 football team practices respect for their environment with every training session beginning with the players leading a cleanup of the football grounds, making sure any papers or rubbish have been cleaned away before practice begins. Recently, the team self organised postponing a practice session in order to repair a … [Read more...] about Football update from Kavi
Training for Thamarai team and youth facilitators
First aid and child safety At Thamarai we are refreshing and upskilling as a team in the company of youth facilitators from other villages after schools. This week, we look forward to a day long first aid program with the Youthlink team, that will enhance our ability to respond to small medical needs and accidents. Last week we had two sessions on child safety with Honor … [Read more...] about Training for Thamarai team and youth facilitators
Our new garden
The children are designing Thanks to the generosity of a resident in Auroville and a great team of workers, the learning centre’s compound wall and garden have begun! The children are designing it and excited to have flowers and fruits in abundance, see list below. They have been envisioning on paper and boards with Silky and have completed a visit to houses in their village … [Read more...] about Our new garden
Thamarai Supports Education in Rural India
Thamarai stands for equity and full potential for everyone. We are a cross cultural team who strive to provide an enabling environment for people to thrive through education, health care, sports and leadership programs in villages around Auroville. We want everyone to have the opportunity to thrive and be change-makers for the well-being of local communities and the wider … [Read more...] about Thamarai Supports Education in Rural India