thamarai

Supports Education in Rural India

Since 2006, Thamarai Educational Projects have provided educational services in marginalised villages next to the international township of Auroville in Tamil Nadu, India. Our current projects support children from these villages, through after-school projects for around 90 children. In addition, regular health care and well-being programs are provided at local schools and at work units/villages centres for adults with a vision to promote conscious living.

About us

We believe in Human Unity

We work on providing education, sports, health care and leadership programs to people in villages around Auroville so that they can strive towards their full potential and be change-makers for the well-being of their community and the wider world.

Our programs

Education
Sports
Health care
Leadership
Activities
Trips

Our Field of work

What we do
after-school homework

After Schools

Homework support is a daily feature of our programs but is supplemented with sports, arts, cultural activities and themed core subject classes, language and digital literacy in two villages surrounding Auroville.

thamarai yoga class

Health and Well-Being

Thamarai’s Health and Well-being service integrates natural health care, leadership and family support services such as addiction rehabilitation programs.

youth leadership programs

Leadership Programs

Through the Stewardship for New Emergence leadership programs, children, youth and adults are supported to source their inner potential and to see themselves as agents of change in their lives and communities.

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Participate in Thamarai’s Work

Your contribution could make a significant difference in someone’s life, and it’s a rewarding feeling to know that you’ve helped them achieve their goals. So, if you’re looking for a way to make a positive impact and help create a better future for all, consider participating in our educational projects today!

Meet our facilitators

Our teachers
Jagadeshwari

Jagadeshwari

Savitri

Savitri

Vishnu

Vishnu

What the Children say

Testimonials

Thamarai has taught me to speak in English and also to be confident in whatever I do.

Krithika (13 years old)

I would like to be a volunteer in Thamarai and teach whatever I have learned from here.

Asha (14 years old)

Thamarai is very helpful for me with my homework support.

Gowtham (14 years old)

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Thamarai updates

News
In-house and Outreach STEM

In-house and Outreach STEM

What is STEM? STEM is an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. It refers to a broad category of academic and professional fields that are related to these four disciplines. STEM education and careers are focused on developing and applying scientific and mathematical knowledge to solve real-world problems and create new technologies. …
Walk-In Wellbeing Morning

Walk-In Wellbeing Morning

A monthly meeting for the residents of Annai Nagar A walk-in Wellbeing morning is being held monthly in the Thamarai building in Annai Nagar village, in collaboration with natural and traditional therapists and healthcare providers from within Auroville. We have been offering primary health checks (including blood pressure, heart rate, blood glucose level), naturopathy, homoeopathy, …
Gender Equity Through Sports

Gender Equity Through Sports

Sports is everyday… and so is gender equity Sports programs continue to develop with coaching in place for girls and boys as the first activity everyday in after school. Volleyball, football and frisbee In recent newsletters we have highlighted the encouragement of gender equity in sports with many more girls are now in daily sports …

Our Publications

annual reports
Annual Report 2020 2021
Annual Report 2019 2020
Annual Report 2018 2019
Annual Report 2017-2018