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‘We’ve seen in our work across projects and

geographies that art has transcended barriers

of language, ability and literacy. It has been

a natural medium for children across the

domains of education, holistic wellness

and self-expression. When reaching out to

children from vulnerable communities, art

has been a link to build relationships and

provide care,’ says Sriram V Ayer, Founder &

CEO, NalandaWay Foundation.

Studies have shown that the impact of

arts in children’s development is tremendous

– it fosters leadership skills, teamwork,

better communication and problem solving.

NalandaWay’s programmes are embedded

within communities, designed according to

their inputs and needs.

NalandaWay’s strategies encompass

creation of innovative, engaging, art-based

resources (workbooks, audio stories, videos)

digitized for wider access, training and

empowering school teachers and leaders on

mental health first aid, partnering with CBOs

and other grassroots organizations for better

mobilisation, sensitising parents and other

stakeholders, and much more. NalandaWay

nurtures the children in its programmes –

from urban slums, rural areas, in childcare

institutions, anganwadis, government and

corporation schools, tribal children and more

– moulding them into hopeful, resilient and

fearless individuals.

Opening up the world and healing one’s inner self through photography

HCLTech Grant Project Title:

Holistic Support

for Adolescents in Transition from Childcare

Institutions (CCIs) and Aſtercare

Beneficiaries:

3672 adolescent boys and girl,

350 staff at CCIs, 10 senior officials at the

Department of Social Defense

Location:

41 villages in 17 districts of

Tamil Nadu