The “Kannamma Project” is an annual online fundraising campaign by NalandaWay
Foundation specifically focused on the issue of marginalized girl children. The
funds raised would be exclusively spent on using in making a marginalized girl
child become creative, independent, empowered and a contributing member of the
community. The 2010 campaign will begin on the 1st of December and conclude on
the 31st of January 2011. Besides raising funds the campaign would create a
wider awareness and debate around issues that concern girl children. The project
“Kannamma” is inspired by the works of the legendary Tamil Poet Mahakavi
Subramanya Bharathi, who highlighted the plight of girls and the importance of
equal rights.
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Marginalised girl children who are housed in residential care centres include
orphans, juvenile delinquents, children rescued from bonded labour, sex work,
conflict areas, refugees, children affected by HIV/ AIDS etc. These children are
emotionally disturbed, have been physically abused, are prone to violent
behaviour and may have been involved in crimes. They often fare poorly in
school, yell or physically fight to handle social conflicts and are highly
likely to engage in risky behaviours such as substance use, or unprotected sex.
NalandaWay’s arts-based rehabilitation programme has helped such children
overcome depression and disruptive behaviour and make successful transitions
into the society.
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The funds raised from this campaign will be utilized for an arts-based
rehabilitation programme for marginalised girl children between the ages 12 and
20, in Government Homes in Tamil Nadu. These children would include orphans,
destitute, street kids and other girl children from similar situations. This
programme includes, arts training, lifeskills development, academic support,
vocational training and livelihoods assistance.
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For a complete overview of NalandaWay's projects, locations and activities
please download our brochure (Download
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