Enthusiasts from across the country donned the Santa cap to spread Joy to 5,880 children from the following 84 centres: Chennai: Amaithi Illam Anbu Karangal Annai Anadhai Illam Annai Bharathamatha Educational trust Arumbugal Aalayam Atheeshwarar Trust Bala Gurukulam Bethel Children's Home for Girls Chennapuri Annadhana Samajam Child Children's Home of Hope CMS Children's Home Dr. PV Rao School Ebenezer Children's Home Faith...
When we conceptualised the idea of an inter children's home (orphanage) talent fest, little did we realise that we were increasing not just colour and joy but rainfall as well! The first edition of Nakshatra fluttered as Siragugal (wings in Tamil) in 2009. Bhumi's Chennai volunteers...
“Kids, You gotta love them. I adore children. A little salt, a squeeze of lemon - perfect.” – Jim Butcher I have always been fond of kids, their smiles, innocence, mischievous behaviour, and unselfish nature. So once I had registered with Bhumi, I was eagerly waiting...
Hey Ragavi, how and when did you start out as a volunteer at Bhumi? During my school days, I was involved in a lot of clubs such as the Junior Red Cross, Scouts and Guides, and the Interact Club. As part of the different club activities,...
Nakshatra, Bhumi’s talent development programme, helps the children discover and realise their potential to improve their self confidence, contribute to their holistic development through promotion of extra-curricular activities. Interns: two interns each (Arts, Dance & Sports) Locations: Chennai Duration: 3 Months. 12 hours per week (6 hours must on weekends) Stipend:...
Lakshya, Bhumi's mentorship and life skills development programme, helps the children realise their potential and transforms the volunteers into more socially aware leaders. The children (mentees) are paired with volunteers (mentors), who provide them guidance & support Interns: One-two interns in Psychology in each of the three...
Hey Raghu, how and when did you get associated with Bhumi? I first heard about Bhumi while in my second year at college through a buddy, Abdul Khader, who came to me selling smile tickets for Nakshatra (then known as Siragugal). When he told me about...
35 – 18, looks like an easy subtraction problem that everyone who reads this note can solve, possibly without the use of pen and paper. We expect to learn this skill in primary school - in standard 2, according to the government’s own curriculum. Imagine the...
Rule #1 of life. Do what makes you happy. About a year ago, I found out what truly makes me happy. It was another hot weekend in Chennai and I was at home, frustrated and stressed out due to the amount of work I had. That...
Ever since I was a child, I have been taught to give. My mother used to tell me that when you teach what you have learnt, you will never forget it in your lifetime. It was her teaching that inspired in me the desire to...
