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. … Read more
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, … Read more
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 … Read more
Learning to be organised and responsible The Thamarai U14 football team practices respect for their environment with every training session beginning with the players leading a cleanup of the football grounds, making sure any papers or rubbish have been cleaned away before practice begins. Recently, the team self organised postponing a practice session in order … Read more
The Child Protection training team in Thamarai Auroville Child Protection team, Honor and Pavithra have been frequent visitors to Thamarai in recent months, mentoring our youth facilitators in the subject of child protection and conducting programs directly with the children to build their awareness and ability to respond. A training for 22 youth facilitators These … Read more