My interview with Ciarán, a dedicated volunteer at Thamarai, was nothing short of inspiring and introspective. As I sat down to chat with him, I was immediately struck by his genuine passion and deep connection to the work he was doing in the community. Here’s what Ciaran’s year-long experience with Thamarai taught him while he shared his learning through … [Read more...] about A year of reflection
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Exploring challenges and opportunities for youth empowerment
On August 12th, 2023, a four-hour session held at the Saiier conference hall in Tamil Nadu set out to explore these very issues. Facilitated by the experienced Muthukumaran, this event was grounded in the principles of Radical Transformational Leadership, offering a transformative experience for the 25 participants hailing from diverse backgrounds, including local villages like … [Read more...] about Exploring challenges and opportunities for youth empowerment
Gratitude for our new learning centre
Thamarai, solar powered, learning centre is finally finished!! Thank you to the many friends, family and sponsors who have all supported us to manifest this dream. Also to the amazing construction and design teams who put so much energy into the new homebase for all our outreach projects. The centre has been built with a sensitivity to our carbon footprint and ideas from … [Read more...] about Gratitude for our new learning centre
Digital learning between Ireland and India
MSLETB, Foróige Mayo, Ireland and Thamarai Education Projects are developing a cross cultural shared learning platform for teenagers through Creative Digital Skills including VR. This builds on an existing relationship between MSLETB, Thamarai and the Bey project, Ballyhaunis when in 2022 two activities were carried out: This VR and creative digital skills program will … [Read more...] about Digital learning between Ireland and India
Connection with nearby schools
50 students from a nearby schools come to Thamarai weekly to develop skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths and equally important to develop key competencies and capacities such as teamwork, social skills, communication, experimentation and leadership. We hope that this experience can ultimately inform career choices for those interested in a path of technology. … [Read more...] about Connection with nearby schools