Come and celebrate Matariki with family and friends, with a Thali dinner that is out of this world! Not only will you enjoy a delicious meal of several amazing dishes cooked by amazing community volunteers, you will also be supporting a fantastic cause. The Karunai Illam Trust NZ founded...

The Contributors afternoon tea event on Sunday 28 November was a great success with a large turnout! The Trustees presented on how the Illam managed the children’s education and health since the pandemic began last March. At the end of the presentation, the gathering was shown a short...

Kia ora and Namaste – we hope you are all safe in your bubble. As a result of the coronavirus lockdown in India (23 March – 3 May), at least 320 million learners including tertiary students have been affected (UNESCO). Tamilnadu (where the Illam is located) had the third highest number of...

Thanks to our wonderful donors, the Illam Trust successfully raised the target amount of $15,000 towards ta brand new school van! This means our Illam children can go to school and back safely and on time. Without the support of all donors from New Zealand and elsewhere (USA, France, UK and...

Safe transport is essential for our Illam children every day to go to schools nearby. The schools situated in Nilakottai town are a few kilometres away and cross a busy highway. While a few of the older children cycle on occasion, most of our children are provided a ride to school and back. This funding appeal will close on 29 February, 2020.

What a great gathering in Wellington NZ today!! So lovely to meet new people, and supporters of the Illam, and to catch up with old friends as well. Here are some photos taken by Lee Slater, one of our wonderful contributors. Thank you so much Lee for sharing them with us, and to all who came...