"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
Child Participation
Community Empowerment
Policy Advocacy
Program Updates
Arunodhaya organised a two-day Videography workshop on 31 October and 1 November 2026, with the participation of 19 children.
Facilitated by Film Director Mr. Sheriff and his team, the workshop covered documentary making, short films, storytelling, screenplay writing and camera techniques.
Joy of giving event was held for the elders at Bojarajanagar on 31st October 2026. The elders enjoyed the evening with their favourite songs and dance. All the women were given saree and men shirt. They were also treated with snacks and tea. The programme was sponsored by Korukkupet zonal team with the contribution by the staff and self help group members.
Arunodhaya initiated ‘Aruvi’ the thrift sale on 31st October 2026. The first sale was held in Bojarajanagar, Korukkupet. People were happy to purchase dresses- women, children and men.
Life Skill Training – Emotional Management
On 29/10/2026 the Life Skills Training session on “Emotional Management” was conducted for 31 students of Class 9 at Chennai High School, Manikandan Mudhali Street.
The session was facilitated by Ms. Sakthi Shenbagavalli, Counseling Psychologist and Founder of Inner Circle – Nurturing Minds Foundation.
Through interactive discussions and engaging activities, students explored different emotions, identified their personal challenges, and learned healthy ways to express and manage their feelings.
The session encouraged students to develop emotional awareness, handle stress, and respond positively to everyday challenges.
On 29 October 2026, 45 children from Arunodhaya took part in the AI Bootcamp at Altimetrik. The children learned about ChatGPT and how to write prompts to create interesting, creative content. They were also introduced to the basics of cloud technology. They prepared pamphlets on the issues they face in their schools and communities and presented it with confidence In the evening, the children sang, danced and celebrated Diwali, ending the day full of joy and happy memories.
🎓 Celebrating a New Journey – Stepping into the Future
Arunodhaya successfully organised a Felicitation Ceremony on 26th September 2026 for the 12 students who completed their school education and stepping into higher education and new opportunities. The event celebrated their achievements, perseverance and dreams for the future. ✨ A chapter ends, but a new journey begins. Wishing all 113 students success, courage and a bright future! 🌟
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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