"There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children"
- Nelson Mandela, Former President Of South Africa
"Children are not things to be molded, but are people to be unfolded"
- Jess Lair, Author
"Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them"
- Lady Bird Johnson, Former First Lady of the United States
"Children are not things to be molded, but are people to be unfolded"
- Jess Lair, Author
Registered Charitable Trust
1992
Our Vision
A just society in which every child enjoys childhood assured of his/her rights with dignity and happiness
Our Mission
Build a social movement that will uproot all form of exploitation and oppression of children and promote and protect the basic human rights of children enabling them to enjoy a dignified childhood Effect policy changes and ensure social justice through research, documentation, campaign and networking.
Programme
Child
Development
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Reading Skill Enhancement
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Early Chilhood Care Center
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Child Labourer Centers
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Guided Learning Centers
Child Protection
Engagement with Adolescents
Elimination Of Child Labour
Shelter For Street Children
Railway childline
Counseling and Healing Unit
Child Participation
Community Empowerment
Information and Training Cell
Campaigns and Public Action
Awareness Programme
Adolescent Convention
Policy Advocacy
Program Updates
"Safeguarding Women's Health, Empowering the Future! ✨ On 22.03.2025, we came together to celebrate International Women's Day with a focus on protecting and prioritizing women's well-being. Strong women, healthier communities! Organized By Arunodhaya Supported By OFSI
Awareness programme on encouraging children to participate in sports activities was held in AIR site, Ernavur on 19th March. The programme was organised by Arunodhaya facilitated by the student trainees from Loyola college and Madras school of social work. Ms Selvakumari, sub Inspector of police was the chief guest and distributed certificates to the winners in the sports events.
Children's Nagara Sabai -was held in 10 wards on 25th and 26th January 2024. A powerful platform to amplify the voices and rights of children! 👧👦 Their voices hold the power to create change. 🙌✨
Gender equality training for youth held on 5th Jan 2025
Urban ward level child protection committee meeting was held in ward 47 on 12 December 2024. Action taken on the decision arrived at in the previous meeting was presented. Issues related to child protection was discussed and action points suggested. The meeting was facilitated by Arunodhaya.
Sports meet was held for Arunodhaya Pudhumai Ilaingar Iyakkam members on 27th October 2024. The event was organised by the Youth Parliament as a strategy to strengthen the youth forum. Cricket, Volley ball, Frisbee, running, Javeline throw and Relay race were held.
The third quarterly meeting of Ward level (ward 38) Child Protection Committee was held on 25th October 2024 chaired by the Councilar Mr. U. Ganesan. Strategies and action points to make the Ward a child friendly ward was discussed. The meeting was organised by Arunodhaya.
Arunodhaya Field Office in Korukkupet was filled with festive cheer on 5th October 2024 as it welcomed fifteen senior citizen couples from underserved areas for a special day of celebration. The event, which was part of the Daan Utsav (Joy of Giving) week, offered the couples a chance to relive happy memories, renew their marriage vows, enjoy cultural programs, receive gifts, and indulge in a delicious meal. Volunteers from Omega Health Care Services also conducted a session, sharing simple physical exercises to help the couples stay fit. The couples expressed that the event brought back fond memories of their wedding day, leaving them feeling refreshed, happy, and joyful. The programme was organised by Arunodhaya team in Korukkupet.
Gabriela Mistral
"WE ARE GUILTY OF MANY ERRORS AND MANY FAULTS, BUT OUR WORST CRIME IS ABANDONING THE CHILDREN. MANY OF THE THINGS WE NEED CAN WAIT. THE CHILD CANNOT. TO HIM WE CANNOT ANSWER “TOMORROW”.
HIS NAME IS TODAY”
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