The latter part of this year has seen a stream of inspiring visitors, outings to arts and cultural events and celebrations of those people dear to the Illam’s heart.
A highlight for many of the children was an educational trip into Madurai that saw them spend the morning learning about...
Once again we will have a special afternoon gathering to thank all our contributors and supporters. It is an opportunity for the Trustees and associates to thank in person our generous and committed contributors without whom the Illam work cannot sustain. On this occasion Trustee Karen Wong and...
Our Illam children went on a local heritage and cultural sites outing in October. They visited the famous Keelady village (near Madurai) where excavations over the last decade have shown the existence of early urban civilization and the Tamil-Brahmi script dated to 6th century B.C. After...
Last year, we had Fifty Five children on the roll. Six of them have completed their Higher Secondary Course–II Year and were discharged from the Illam. Of these six, three have joined a Nursing course and one boy is studying for a Diploma in Catering course. Two others are waiting to...
Apart from the usual ills that generally circulate; coughs, fevers and stomach aches, the children at the Illam are all in good health and there are no major issues to report. At the end of July they were all given a general medical check up, with their blood count, BMI and blood pressure taken,...
Our children are thoroughly enjoying their computer classes, which they attend regularly. We have meticulously devised the syllabus for this month, taking into account the individual skills and interests of the children. Additionally, we recently organized a Bharathanattiyam class for our Illam...