Childhood Matters: A Collaborative Social Audit with Children The report release event for “Childhood Matters: A Collaborative Social Audit with Children” was held on August 2, 2025, at the Gandhi Memorial Museum, Madurai. Entirely led by the Vidiyal Child Rights Movement, the programme reflected the essence of meaningful child participation. Mr. M. Gopinath, President of…
Exposure Visit by Madurai Medical College Nursing Students to Vidiyal A half-day exposure visit to Vidiyal was organised for nursing students from Madurai Medical College on 4th August 2025. The purpose of the visit was to help the students understand Vidiyal’s journey, its vision, and the work it carries out for children and communities. The…
Ripple Circle at Vidiyal: Understanding Geopolitics and the Impact of Wars on Children On Sunday, 17th August 2025, Vidiyal hosted the Ripple Circle at our Training Centre with the theme “Understanding Geopolitics and the Impact of Wars on Children.” The session was facilitated by Mr. Anbu -Project Coordinator and Ms. Subashini (Co-facilitator). The ripple circle…
Tamil Kondattam 2025 – Celebrating Tamil as Our Identity On Sunday, 24th August 2025, Vidiyal Training Centre was filled with joy and pride as over 240 children gathered to celebrate Tamil under the theme “தமிழே எங்கள் அடையாளம்” (Tamil is our identity). The celebration was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Mr. R. Siva, a Tamil teacher…
First-Year Volunteer Training Series Begins On 6th September 2025, Vidiyal’s first-year volunteers kicked off the first of 22 trainings with a full-day session on Child Psychology. The focus was on Developmental Psychology, drawing from Erik Erikson’s psychosocial theory, and exploring its relevance to children’s growth and experiences. The methodology emphasized deep self-analysis and connecting personal realities with the realities…
Sitralai Vattam and Nizhalthirai Arangam – September 2025 On 7th September 2025, Vidiyal Training Centre hosted two vibrant child-centered forums — Sitralai Vattam (Ripple Circle) in the morning and Nizhalthirai Arangam (Image Media Club) in the afternoon. The Sitralai Vattam was facilitated by Dr. C. Jim Jesudoss under the theme “சிறார் நீதி சட்டம்” (Juvenile Justice Act). True to his interactive style, Jim annan…
Quarterly Training for Staff and Volunteers – September 2025 On 14th September 2025, Vidiyal hosted its Quarterly Training for Staff and Volunteers at the Vidiyal Training Centre. The full-day session focused on “An Introduction to the Constitution of India.” The day began with an inspiring opening song by Mr. Arul from Vanmuhil, Tirunelveli, which set a lively and thoughtful tone….
Empowering Children at Tiruchendur: Vidiyal Camp 2025 Vidiyal recently organized a five-day residential camp from 27th Sep to 1st October 2025 at Tiruchendur under the theme “களத்தில் நின்று போராடு, வெற்றி என்றும் உன்னோடு.” Close to 100 children from Vidiyal’s urban and rural program areas participated in this life-shaping journey. The camp offered a vibrant mix of…
International Day of the Girl Child Celebration at Vidiyal – 2025 The International Day of the Girl Child was celebrated on October 11th and 12th at the Vidiyal Training Centre with the theme “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines of Crisis.” This two-day event was an entirely girls’ and…
Diwali Celebration at Vidiyal Main Centre The celebration was filled with fun games, laughter, and festive spirit, as children participated enthusiastically and enjoyed the activities. To mark the occasion, sweets were distributed, adding to the joy and togetherness of the day. The event reflected Vidiyal’s tradition of celebrating diversity, unity, and happiness through every festival.
