"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
Arunodhaya organized a Capacity Building Training for Youth on 16 May 2026 at Kargil Nagar with 21 youth participants.
The session was facilitated by Mr. Paul Thomas from Tamil Nadu Youth Parliament and focused on Youth Parliament election procedures through democratic and sociocratic methods, along with leadership qualities among youth.
Participants actively engaged in group discussions and model elections, which helped them understand governance processes and strengthen their leadership, communication, participation, and decision-making skills.
On 5th March Arunodhaya celebrated International Women's day on the Theme Safeguarding Women's Health and Skill Development'. Nearly 500 women participated in the day long event filled with celebrating their achievements, showcasing their learnings and innovations through exhibitions, listening to energetic speeches on women empowerment and skill development. The day ended with cultural presentation by the women.
On 28.02.2026, Arunodhaya organised a felicitation ceremony to honour 76 students who progressed to higher education. Alumni of Arunodhaya youth forum Mr. M. Karunakaran B.E. MBA who is now the MD of Sunspot Renewable energy and Ms. S. Padmapriya M.A. M.Ed, teacher delivered insightful speech recalling their journey in pursuing education and their success story. It was a great motivation to the present students. Dr. R. Chisto doss Gandhi, IAS Rtd and Dr. S. Shameem. Principal, Lady Willingdon College, spoke to the students on the importance of higher education, schemes available and provided valuable information.
Schools reimagined through eyes of kids
Children seek better amenities, more playgrounds in schools
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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