"There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children"
- Nelson Mandela, Former President Of South Africa
"Children are not things to be molded, but are people to be unfolded"
- Jess Lair, Author
"Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them"
- Lady Bird Johnson, Former First Lady of the United States
"Children are not things to be molded, but are people to be unfolded"
- Jess Lair, Author
Registered Charitable Trust
1992
Our Vision
A just society in which every child enjoys childhood assured of his/her rights with dignity and happiness
Our Mission
Build a social movement that will uproot all form of exploitation and oppression of children and promote and protect the basic human rights of children enabling them to enjoy a dignified childhood Effect policy changes and ensure social justice through research, documentation, campaign and networking.
Programme
Child
Development
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Reading Skill Enhancement
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Early Chilhood Care Center
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Child Labourer Centers
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Guided Learning Centers
Child Protection
Engagement with Adolescents
Elimination Of Child Labour
Shelter For Street Children
Railway childline
Counseling and Healing Unit
Child Participation
Community Empowerment
Information and Training Cell
Campaigns and Public Action
Awareness Programme
Adolescent Convention
Policy Advocacy
Program Updates
Women producers council- Penn Shakthi facilitated by Arunodhaya had the opportunity to put up stall at the Exhibition held on 13th and 14th August 2026 at the premises of Tamilnadu Urban Habitat Development Board. The exhibition was inaugurated by the Chairperson TNUHDB.
Children Nagara Sabai meetings organised by Confederation of Arunodhaya Children Sangams. Ward Councillars, MLA, Police officials and area leaders participated and interacted with children.
Arunodhaya Computer Course students from Korukkupet had a wonderful learning experience during an exposure visit to Cognizant CKC Campus, Chennai, on 28 July 2026.
A total of 25 students and 3 staff members participated in this visit, where students gained valuable insights into the corporate work environment and career readiness. The Cognizant Outreach Team conducted interactive sessions on future career opportunities, LinkedIn profile building, resume preparation, interview skills, mock interviews, and group discussions.
Arunodhaya youth parliament induction ceremony was held on 27th June 2026. The elected leaders had the privilege of taking the oath in the presence of Mr Nandakumar IRS Income Tax Commissioner.
Arunodhaya organized Summer Camp 2026 at Resource Centre, Korukkupet, from 28 April 2026 to 7 May 2026. The camp included interactive sessions such as Art & Craft, Yoga, Zumba, Chess, General Knowledge, Glass Painting, and Spoken English activities for children.
The camp created a joyful learning environment where children actively participated, improved their creativity and confidence, and enjoyed meaningful summer learning experiences.
Arunodhaya organized a Capacity Building Training for Youth on 16 May 2026 at Kargil Nagar with 21 youth participants.
The session was facilitated by Mr. Paul Thomas from Tamil Nadu Youth Parliament and focused on Youth Parliament election procedures through democratic and sociocratic methods, along with leadership qualities among youth.
Participants actively engaged in group discussions and model elections, which helped them understand governance processes and strengthen their leadership, communication, participation, and decision-making skills.
Gabriela Mistral
"WE ARE GUILTY OF MANY ERRORS AND MANY FAULTS, BUT OUR WORST CRIME IS ABANDONING THE CHILDREN. MANY OF THE THINGS WE NEED CAN WAIT. THE CHILD CANNOT. TO HIM WE CANNOT ANSWER “TOMORROW”.
HIS NAME IS TODAY”
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