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
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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, especially to Ramco and Electric Aid Ireland. 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 … [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
Typing class with Ciaran
Ciaran : I joined the team in Thamarai in early September. Since then, I’ve been teaching in the after-school: offering homework support, English and maths classes as well as a special computer typing course. 71 children have come to Thamarai to learn keyboard typing since we started holding typing sessions in October 2022. Of the 71 children who showed interest, 59 children … [Read more...] about Typing class with Ciaran