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Breathing new life into the art of Street Theatre

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by Gunavathi Indianostrum Theatre Pondicherry and Thamarai joined hands for the second time in six months to bring street theatre to Annai nagar and nearby villages. This play called Abimanyu is all about courage and overcoming challenges. Here is a report by youth facilitator Gunavathi who said “this is the first performance I have ever seen where three girls performed … [Read more...] about Breathing new life into the art of Street Theatre

Thamarai Health and Well being by Carla & Muthu

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These past few months, Thamarai Health & Wellbeing Project has continued Yoga & Health Education programs to women’s groups and school children and held monthly health care camps where visiting therapists offered natural therapies at the village centre. 50 women have completed a year long yoga training program in 3 locations and 50 teachers participated in a one day … [Read more...] about Thamarai Health and Well being by Carla & Muthu

English Classes by Tom

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I am a full-time volunteer at Thamarai. In addition to facilitating homework support and classes in the after-schools, I help with coordination and project management. I’m also involved with sports activities – particularly football. And more recently, I'm beginning to support other after-school projects run by youth in the villages of Kottakarai and Rayapettai. Chitra, a … [Read more...] about English Classes by Tom

Confidence, Unity, and Self-esteem through drama at Cripa

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Every Soul Is Unique was a co-creative musical play that Thamarai children were invited to perform at Cripa with others from Auroville and surrounding  areas in January. Fakeera, the creator, was moved to use the interplay of art, personal healing and spontaneous expression in a manner that would be a joyful opportunity for the children’s growth, using the medium of … [Read more...] about Confidence, Unity, and Self-esteem through drama at Cripa