"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

Introduction

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.

Arunodhaya

Programme

Child Development

Child Protection

Child Participation

Community Empowerment

Policy Advocacy

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Child
Development

  • Reading Skill Enhancement

  • Early Chilhood Care Center

  • Child Labourer Centers

  • Guided Learning Centers

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Child Protection

Engagement with Adolescents

Elimination Of Child Labour

Shelter For Street Children

Railway childline

Counseling and Healing Unit

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Child Participation

Confederation of Arunodhaya Children Sangam(CACS)
Children Nagara Sabai
School Children Council
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Community Empowerment

Self Help Group

Intervention with Coastal Communities

Disaster Intervention

Disability Rights

CCRMC

Youth Forums

Vocational Training

Women Empowerment

Domestic Workers

Information and Training Cell

Campaigns and Public Action

Awareness Programme

Adolescent Convention

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Policy Advocacy

Press Release
  • Children's forum seeks action on climate change

    The forum called for action to inspect polluted waterbodies,tackle air quality deterioration and reduce the impact of climate change

    25th Nov, 2024

  • At Nagara Sabai Meeting, a fervent plea by children to shift TASMAC outlets

    9th FEB, 2024

  • Corporation to hire full-time student counsellors for its schools from Aug

    GCC schools report a lot of cases of students straying from academics because of relationships,drugs,alcohol,stress and depression

  • N Chennai Kids lead civic engagement through area sabhas

  • Children to take the spotlight at area sabha meeting

    On April 14, at Ward 6 in Thiruvottiyur, they will be presenting a shopping list of demands for their neighbourhood’s betterment to government officials and an elected representative

    14th Apr, 2025
Arunodhaya

Program Updates

Children’s education and protection Coordination Committee’ at TNHUDB AIR site, Ernavur was inaugurated and the first meeting conducted effectively on 6th August 2025 at AIR site Community hall.

Health & Oral Checkup Camp | 21.06.2025

Arunodhaya organised a General Health & Dental Checkup for the local community at Sadayankuppam Pattai Tiruvottiyur.

Doctors and medical staff from sundaram medical foundation provided free checkups, health tips 💡, and spread awareness on hygiene & wellness 🧼🪥. This initiative helped 92 participants stay informed and take steps toward a healthier life 💪❤️

📅 On 15.06.2025, Arunodhaya Organized Exposure Visit the Egmore Police Museum 🏛. It was a day filled with learning 📚, curiosity 🔍, and inspiration ✨ as the children explored and gained knowledge about law ⚖, history 📜, and public service 👮‍♂💼

"On May 26, 2025, Arunodhaya organized a tobacco awareness rally in the Ennore Zone 🚭, where children actively participated 👧👦 to spread the message of a tobacco-free society as part of World No tobacco day

On May 24-25, 2025, Arunodhaya’s Youth Capacity Building training brought young leaders together for an unforgettable experience! 🙌✨ Through interactive group activities 🤝, exciting games 🎯, a mock election 🗳, and a Youth Parliament session 🏛, we sparked passion 🔥, boosted confidence 💪, and ignited leadership skills 🚀. Our youth stepped up, participated actively 🙋‍♂🙋‍♀, and proved they’re ready to lead change — because the future belongs to them! 🌍💥 Let’s keep empowering the next generation to raise their voices 📣 and shape a better tomorrow

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”

Arunodhaya

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