From Wellington’s Mudra Dance Company - young dancers Jeevika Dhanwani and Jiya Dhanwani will perform. Come and see these young students perform their beautiful dance recital.

Jo Coffey, a long term supporter of the Illam, reflects on the photo exhibition at Mahara Gallery. The exhibition is the story of two Kiwi storytellers - Jean Watson and Mo Greig. Jean and Mo never met, but Jean would have loved Mo for her gift with words and images, her compassion, her insightfulness and her sense of social justice.

The Trustees are so excited to present a photo Exhibition at the Mahara Gallery in Waikanae. Shown for the first time in New Zealand are photographs taken by the children of the Karuani Illam Children's Home - our children. With the help of Mo Greig, a London based Kiwi photographer , these children express their creativity and show us (the adults) how they see their world through a camera lens. 

Our fundraising dinner was so popular two years ago that we have been asked to do it again! Delicious Authentic Indian vegetarian Meal & Sweets.

A big thank you to everyone who supported our Afternoon Tea and Movie in May. It was a great afternoon enjoyed by all and fantastic to introduce new supporters to Jean's fabulous Children's Home. We hope to continue her legacy with all your help.

The nursery/primary school started on the premises of the old hostel building has completed 10 years! Starting with just a few children, the school roll now boasts 331 children and well over a dozen teachers and staff. The school is now a well established model school in Nilakottai and an initiative we at KIT are...