Thuvakkam – Be The Change
Newsletter Edition: Vol 4. Issue 04 – April 2023
Hey there!
There is nothing better than work along with like minded people. Thuvakkam’s continued efforts towards change can be credited to the involvement of diverse populace, including partners, government officials, volunteers, employees and members. The inputs from each of them has been witnessed throughout the impact created in the financial year 2022-2023.
Joining about 30+ partners and 15+ new partners, many trees were planted, maintained, seeding towards creating environmental impact. The conscious effort of investing in the lives of the young students have been successfully done for a year, with more educational projects initiated for this year.
Join us to do more and let us become the change!
Read further for much more!
Empowering women- for a better tomorrow!
The desire to be the change sprouts from the valour to take up all the measures to bring that change. The desire, strength and valour of every wonder woman brings in Change and better the society for generations to come. Thuvakkam is delighted to have journeyed and continue to journey with powerful women who desire to be the change. This International Women’s Day, Thuvakkam and Dreams Alive (NGO) joined hands in financially supporting 9 students.
The ideal of creating a better future is to have our children being empowered with knowledge. The same is achieved only by our collaborative initiative of extending financial support to continue on their education. Educating young girls is crucial in transforming families and society at large. This Women’s day, the wings of our young girls were strengthened and covered with valour for them to face their desires and take courageous step to #Work towards it and achieve it.
Let our contribution towards girl child education become the stepping stone for their education– https://thuvakkam.org/sfsscholarship/
Change Happenings
S. No | Event Type | Event Name | Event Location | Event Date |
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1 | Creative Art Work | Creative Art Work | MPP School | 4-Mar-2023 |
2 | Karka Kasadara | Karka Kasadara | Dr. M.G.R Cantonment high school | 7-Mar-2023 |
3 | Karka Kasadara | Karka Kasadara | Government ADW Primary School | 8-Mar-2023 |
4 | NGO Activites | Women's Day Celebration & Sponsor for Success | Thuvakkam Office | 8-Mar-2023 |
5 | Creative Art Work | Creative Art Work | Arima Ambattur Lions Club School | 9-Mar-2023 |
6 | Karka Kasadara | Karka Kasadara | Dr. M.G.R Cantonment high school | 10-Mar-2023 |
7 | Karka Kasadara | Karka Kasadara | Dr. M.G.R Cantonment high school | 10-Mar-2023 |
8 | Tree Maintenance | Tree Care | TNHB, Chennaiyil vanam | 11-Mar-2023 |
9 | Tree Maintenance | Tree Care | Puzhal Lake | 11-Mar-2023 |
10 | Zero Hunger Drive | Zero Hunger Drive | Murugan Temple | 11-Mar-2023 |
11 | Karka Kasadara | Karka Kasadara | Dr. M.G.R Cantonment high school | 14-Mar-2023 |
12 | Karka Kasadara | Karka Kasadara | Government ADW Primary School | 15-Mar-2023 |
13 | Creative Art Work | Creative Art Work | Dr. M.G.R Cantonment Primary school | 15-Mar-2023 |
14 | Tree Maintenance | Tree Care | Kasturba nagar | 17-Mar-2023 |
15 | Karka Kasadara | Karka Kasadara | Dr. M.G.R Cantonment high school | 17-Mar-2023 |
16 | Karka Kasadara | Karka Kasadara | Dr. M.G.R Cantonment high school | 17-Mar-2023 |
17 | Solid Waste Management | Best out of waste | MS Teams | 17-Mar-2023 |
18 | Pond Creation | Pond Creation & Native Tree Plantation | Pandeshwaram pond | 18-Mar-2023 |
19 | Urban Forestry | Tree Plantation | Shri Nageshwara Park,Metro Grand City Extension | 19-Mar-2023 |
20 | Knowledge Sharing / Training | Sparrow Day | Avvai middle school | 20-Mar-2023 |
21 | Karka Kasadara | Karka Kasadara | Dr. M.G.R Cantonment high school | 21-Mar-2023 |
22 | Urban Forestry | Tree Plantation | Indra nagar | 22-Mar-2023 |
23 | Karka Kasadara | Karka Kasadara | Dr. M.G.R Cantonment high school | 24-Mar-2023 |
24 | Karka Kasadara | Karka Kasadara | Dr. M.G.R Cantonment high school | 24-Mar-2023 |
25 | Creative Art Work | Creative Art Work | Dr. M.G.R Cantonment high school | 26-Mar-2023 |
26 | Karka Kasadara | Karka Kasadara | Dr. M.G.R Cantonment high school | 28-Mar-2023 |
27 | Karka Kasadara | Karka Kasadara | Government ADW Primary School | 29-Mar-2023 |
28 | Solid Waste Management | Street Play | Valluvar Middle School | 30-Mar-2023 |
29 | Karka Kasadara | Karka Kasadara | Dr. M.G.R Cantonment high school | 31-Mar-2023 |
30 | Karka Kasadara | Karka Kasadara | Dr. M.G.R Cantonment high school | 31-Mar-2023 |
31 | Urban Forestry | Urban Forestry Plantation | Paiyanoor | 31-Mar-2023 |
Change Created – March 2023
4700
Total no of lives Impacted
85
Total hours of events
9600
Total size of walls revamped
1220
Total no of lives benefitted
10
Total No. of corporates involved
5
Total no.of creative art events
2800
Total volunteering Hours
1800
Total no. of plants planted
15
Total no.of Karka Kasadara sessions
530
Total No. of volunteers
1100
Total no. of plants maintained
7
Total no.of greenery activities
Spotlight of the Month
Creation of Pond, for a sustainable future!
Thuvakkam’s “Blue Zone” project adheres to the UN SDG Goal 6 of “Clean Water and Sanitation”. Data shows that Water scarcity affects more than 40 percent of the global population and is projected to rise. Over 1.7 billion people are currently living in river basins where water use exceeds recharge. The “Blue zone” project is a means to alleviate this issue, providing sustainable alternatives i.e., freshwater availability for the public.
Thuvakkam organised a plantation event on 18th March, 2023 at the Pond created at Pandeshwaram with the support of Light and Wonder (SG Cares). The event was graced by the Panchayat President Mrs. Rekha Ramu, who herself is involved in conservation and propagation of paddy varieties in India. She highlighted the efforts that went into creating the pond, and the lasting impact it will have in the community and area where people are predominantly engaged in farming. She planted the first sapling along with Mr. Velraj, following which the ‘Game Changers’ took to planting the 50+ native tree species around the perimeter of the pond. Then the water that was collected in the pond from the water table was used to water them. The “Blue Zone” project by Thuvakkam aims to create/restore water bodies that will help communities and take action for environmental conservation of the precious resource.
Wall of Praise
“Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts”
~ Henri Fredric Amiel
Thuvakkam Team
“I want to take this opportunity to thank each department of Thuvakkam for their excellent work in the FY 22-23. All your dedication and flexibility have been crucial to our success. I am proud to be part of such a fantastic team, and I feel privileged to work with such talented and dedicated individuals. Let’s continue to work together and strive for even greater success in the future. Thank you all once again for your hard work and commitment.“
~Krishna Kumar
Alice Freeda
“The organization has grown to include over 40 people and ensuring policies are in place and their needs are met without compromising the Organization is no meagre task. Thanks to Alice who performed her tasks amicably as the HR Generalist for Thuvakkam in the past few months.”
~ Thuvakkam Team
Change Activist
Bharathi Raja
Volunteer of the Month
March 2023
Change Crusader
Sarumathi
Coordinator of the Month
March 2023
Social Media Change Impacts
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