From 25 to 28 August, Thamarai hosted Well-being Play With the support of Matram play team, a four-day programme designed to create awareness about addiction and encourage conversations around personal well-being.
The programme brought together women, youth, and children from the Thamarai community, with around 25 participants taking part each day. Through interactive sessions and shared learning, participants explored different forms of addiction, including alcohol, drugs, excessive mobile phone use, and other personal habits that can affect everyday life.
An important focus of the programme was understanding addiction beyond its visible forms and recognising the importance of approaching people experiencing addiction with empathy, patience, and without judgement.
The sessions encouraged participants to observe, listen, communicate, and understand one another better. They also highlighted that positive change begins with each of us and that everyone can play a role in creating a more supportive and aware community.
The programme created an opportunity to reflect on personal habits, develop awareness, and recognise the value of meaningful conversations.
