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ANNUAL REPORT

2009-2010

MADURAI SEED

OUR PUBLICATIONS

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APRIL-MAY2009 JUNE-SEPTEMBER2009

OCTOBER-DECEMBR2009 JANUARY-MARCH2010

These enlivening faces pay their affection and gratitude to you all

Annual Report 2009 -2010 MADURAI SEED

Design

MADURAI SEED Office Team

Index

From the Managing Trustee’s Desk

1. Holistic Education Centers

2. Sponsorships for Children and Young People

3. Senthamizh Library

4. Skills & Personality Development Program for Children

and Young People

5. Community Development with Children and Young

People and Parents Service to Public

6. Developmental Initiatives of MADURAI SEED

7. Administration

8. Visitors to MADURAI SEED

9. Media Appearances

10. Our Links

“Children are the World’s Most Valuable Resources And it’s Best Hope for the Future”

� J.F. Kennedy

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I am very glad to speak with you through this annual report on behalf of

MADURAI SEED. It is once again the time of the year where we stop and look back at

our achievements of the past year. It is also the time where we appreciate every little

effort of people who believed in us and extended their unconditional support.

When we look back at the last year, momentously MADURAI SEED has sowed

happy and potential hope among children, young people and their parents. And also

the sowing shows a positive, great success.

Children and young people had more programs to attend, built more life skills,

and were happier and looked forward to coming to our programs, while more and

more volunteers found their purpose in life at MADURAI SEED. We can take pride in

the fact that MADURAI SEED today has twenty seven young people who have studied

schooling and now work with MADURAI SEED as volunteers. They are the leaders of

the future and have started taking on that mantle.

And also we break up the big obstacles for children and young people and help

them to enter and keep on study in schools and colleges, because Education is the

only advantage that changes their life. It is the strong belief of MADURAI SEED. We

can impact hundreds of lives positively and transform them forever. I excitedly look

forward to the year ahead filled with new adventures, achievements and lots of

exciting works.

I wish to thank especially Friends of MADURAI SEED and Asha for Education

and each one of the individuals, partner organizations, volunteers, supporters and

well-wishers for continuing their works with MADURAI SEED. Thank You!

A.S.KARTHIK BHARATHI Managing Trustee

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From the Managing Trustee’s Desk

Let’s Put Our Hands Together to Bring Up a Healthy Change

over in This World

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Trustees Director

A.S.Karthikbharathi, K.Anbarasan, V.Mariammal M.Mansurali

MADURAI SEED

MADURAI SEED is a grass root organization founded by socially committed

A.S.Karthik Bharathi along with like minded Volunteers, in the year 1999 aiming to

work for the socially and economically disadvantaged section of the Society with

special reference to children and Young People.

MADURAI SEED is duly registered as a “Trust” in the year 2007, under Indian

Trust Act. Madurai SEED is working in Karumbalai, which is an economically and

socially backward slum area. It is predominantly constituted by daily wage earners,

depending on construction, street vending, scavenging, domestic workers, etc.

MADURAI SEED is emphasizing on the holistic development of the children

and young people, through Supplementary Education Centers, and supported study

groups and trainings. A library has been set up to enrich their reading habit.

Sports activities, excursions, camps, and other creative activities such as

Dance, Street Theatre, and Drawings etc. are making progress educationally,

personally and socially and work towards a vocational opportunity. There are 402

children and 30 Young People at present being under the coverage of MADURAI

SEED.

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“The most effective kind of education is that a child should play amongst lovely things”

-Plato

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1. Holistic Education Centers MADURAI SEED has developed Holistic Education Centers (Arangam)

which help to bring Educational development to the children and young people of

Madurai.

There are 5 Arangam based on the age group of educational levels in the

formal schools.

Vandugal Arangam : For 6-9 age groups (1-4 standard of formal

school)

Vergal Arangam : For 10-13 age groups (5-8 standard students)

Kanavugal Arangam : For 14-17 age groups (9-12 standard students)

Kamala Nagar Arangam : For 5-14 age groups (1-9 standard students)

Thedalgal Arangam : For the age group of 18 and above

(For college, technical and professional education students)

These centers (Arangam) are for the school / college going students. These

centers are functioning after school hours every day. Students attend the centers

regularly, where they get educational guidance and support through the staff and

volunteers of MADURAI SEED.

The students are also participating in extra curricular activities, saving

schemes, life skills development and personality development activities of

MADURAI SEED.

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Cheerful Studying Process Going On ………

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List of Benefited Families from 5 Years Old Children and 18 Years Old Young People

Families having One Beneficiary 255

Families having Two Beneficiaries 54

Families having three beneficiaries 19

Families having Four Beneficiaries 3

Total Families 326

Semi Orphan Children & Young People Details

FATHER

MALE FEMALE TOTAL

CHILDREN 15 6 21

YOUNGPEOPLE 1 0 1

Total 16 6 22

MOTHER

MALE FEMALE TOTAL

CHILDREN 2 2 4

YOUNG

PEOPLE 1 0 1

Total 3 2 5

TOTAL NO.OF SEMI ORPHAN STUDENTS

MALE FEMALE TOTAL

CHILDREN 17 8 25

YOUNG PEOPLE 2 0 2

TOTAL 19 8 27

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Total Number of Benefited Families by

MADURAI SEED Holistic Education Centers -326

Places Got Benefited by MADURAI SEED

PLACE MALE FEMALE TOTAL

KARUMPALAI 178 145 323

CORPORATION

COLONY

5 5 10

S.M.NAGAR 23 21 44

P.T.COLONY 4 8 12

INDIRA NAGAR 8 3 11

OTHER AREA 4 2 6

KAMALA NAGAR 12 14 26

TOTAL 234 198 432

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BOYS

76%

2%

10%

2%

3%

2%

5%KARUMPALAI

CORPORATION

COLONY

S.M.NAGAR

P.T.COLONY

INDIRA NAGAR

OTHER AREA

KAMALA NAGAR

GIRLS

72%

3%

11%

4%

2%

1%

7%

KARUMPALAI

CORPORATION COLONY

S.M.NAGAR

P.T.COLONY

INDIRA NAGAR

OTHER AREA

KAMALA NAGAR

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31%

42%

14%

6%

7%

VANDUGAL

VERGAL

KANAVUGAL

KAMALANAGAR

THEDALGAL

Beneficial Children through MADURAI SEED HOLISTIC EDUCATION CENTERS 2009 -

2010

ARANGAM STANDARD MALE FEMALE TOTAL

I 15 9 24

II 11 17 28

III 25 22 47

IV 20 17 37

VANDUGAL

TOTAL 71 65 136

V 24 32 56

VI 26 16 42

VII 33 18 51

VIII 15 15 30

VERGAL

TOTAL 98 81 179

IX 9 8 17

X 10 6 16

XI 3 12 15

XII 7 6 13

KANAVUGAL

TOTAL 29 32 61

KAMALA NAGAR I to IX std 12 14 26

OVERALL TOTAL 210 192 402

Beneficial Children through MADURAI SEED HOLISTIC EDUCATION CENTERS 2009 –

2010

ARANGAM GRADUATE YEAR MALE FEMALE TOTAL

I 8 4 12

II 8 0 8

III 4 2 6

UNDER

GRADUATE

IV 2 0 2

I 1 0 1 POST

GRADUATE II 0 0 0

THEDALGAL

TECHNICAL II 1 0 1

TOTAL 24 6 30

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REGULAR CHILDREN OF HOLISTIC EDUCATION CENTERS

I STD II STD III STD

IV STD V STD VI STD

VII STD VIII STD IX STD

X STD XI STD XII STD

KAMALA NAGAR

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Children’s Holistic Education Centers

Objectives:

� Organizing 4 holistic education centers for children in the age groups of 6-9, 10-

13, 14-17

� Providing good learning environment, free from media with adequate light for all

children enrolled in the HEC.

� Educating the community in the noisy atmosphere which is a big hurdle for the

children and young people during examination.

� Providing additional support on basic learning skills like listening, speaking

reading and writing.

Activities:

� Organized 4 education centers for the children

� Enrolled children in these centers

� Providing better learning environment

� Improving their academic excellence in all subjects especially in English, Math

and Science.

� Developing life skills and personality development skills

� Providing extra curricular activities to enhance the holistic development of the

children

� Providing exposure visits to extend their knowledge and experience

Benefited children Details by grade wise

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ARANGAM BOYS GIRLS TOTAL

VANDUGAL 71 65 136

VERGAL 98 81 179

KANAVUGAL 29 32 61

KAMALANAGAR 12 14 26

TOTAL 210 192 402

ARANGAM BOYS GIRLS TOTAL

ELEMENTARY 101 104 205

MIDDLE 77 56 133

HIGH 22 14 36

Hr.SECONDARY 10 18 28

TOTAL 210 192 402

51%

33%

9%7% ELEMENTARY I TO V

MIDDLE V TO VIII

HIGH IX TO X

Hr.SECONDARY XI TO XII

Boys and Girls Ratio in Holistic Education Centers

BOYS GIRLS RATIO: 7:6

Children’s Religious Data in Holistic Education Centers

Children’s Caste wise Data in Holistic Education Centers

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RELIGION MALE FEMALE TOTAL

HINDU 201 181 382

MUSLIM 9 11 20

TOTAL 210 192 402

CASTE MALE FEMALE TOTAL

ST 1 1 2

SC 126 103 229

MBC/ DNC 17 10 27

BC 66 78 144

TOTAL 210 192 402

BOYS & GIRLS RATIO

BOYSGIRLS

25

75

125

175

225

TOTAL 210 192

BOYS GIRLS

BOYS

0%

61%8%

31% ST

SC

MBC/ DNC

BC

GIRLS

1%

53%

5%

41%

ST

SC

MBC/ DNC

BC

The Children’s Abilities and Mental Strength is Being Nurtured

Specifics of Schools where MADURAI SEED children study

SPECIFICATION MALE FEMALE TOTAl

Govt. Aided

Schools

156 139 295

Corporation

Schools

46 46 92

Private Schools 8 7 15

Total 210 192 402

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Govt. Aided

Schools

76%

Corporation

Schools

21%

Private

Schools

3%

Govt. Aided Schools

Corporation Schools

Private Schools

Schools where MADURAI SEED children study

S.NO SCHOOLS MALE FEMALE TOTAL

CORPORATION

1 Karumbalai Corp. Middle School 14 23 37

2 Tallakulam Corp. Elementary School 3 1 4

3 Tallakulam Corp. High School 22 13 36

4 Shenoy Nagar Corp.Hr.Sec School 7 0 7

5 Chokkikulam Corp. Hr.Sec.School 0 6 6

6 Goripalayam Corp. Hr.Sec School 0 2 2

7 Dindigul Gandhi Nagar Hr.Sec.School 0 1 1

TOTAL 46 46 92

GOVT.AIDED SCHOOLS

1 Pattupoochi Elementary School 77 71 148

2 A.C. Hr. Sec School 6 0 6

3 Subburailu Middle School 3 4 7

4 O.C.P.M. Hr. Sec. School 0 5 5

5 Dhanam Middle School 2 3 5

6 Meenakshi Sundareswar Hr.Sec. School 0 11 11

7 Mangayarkarasi Hr.Sec.School 2 4 6

8 Sengunthar High School 62 41 103

9 Nehru Vidhyala Hr.Sec. School 1 0 1

10 Thiyagarajar Hr.Sec.School 1 0 1

11 Nadar Hr.Sec School 1 0 1

12 Pasumalai C.S.I Hr.Sec.School 1 0 1

TOTAL 156 139 295

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

1 Maharishi School 1 0 1

2 Sairam School 1 0 1

3 Devasagayam 1 0 1

4 G.K 1 0 1

5 M.A.V.M.M 1 0 1

6 Y.W.C.A 0 2 2

7 Arulmalar 2 3 5

8 Sengunthar English Medium 0 2 2

9 Private study 1 0 1

TOTAL 8 7 15

NO.OF CORPORATION SCHOOLS 7

NO.OF GOVT.AIDED SCHOOLS 12

NO.OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS 8

TOTAL SCHOOLS 27

Children from These 27 Schools, Got Benefits from MADURAI SEED

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Details of First Generation Higher Secondary children

Total Higher Secondary Children - 28

STD BOYS GIRLS TOTAL

XI 3 8 11

XII 5 5 10

TOTAL 8 13 21

First Generation Higher Secondary children 21

Functioning hours of MADURAI SEED Holistic Education Centers

From 6.00 PM to 8.30 PM From 6.00 PM to 9.15 PM

VANDUGAL ARANGAM VERGAL ARANGAM

KAMALA NAGAR

ARANGAM

KANAUGAL ARANGAM

Government Holidays & Weekly Holidays- 10 am to 12.30 pm and 2 pm to 9.15 pm

PHOTO

Feeding up the children’s creative hunger

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Achievements:

FIRST

GENERATION

75%

SECOND

GENERATION

25%

FIRST GENERATION

SECOND GENERATION

� In this academic year MADURAI SEED has given help for 14 students’ higher

secondary admission. They have taken groups such as

Bio math- 1

Pure Science – 1

Accountancy – 4

Commerce – 9

Engineering – 1

Other disciplines- 2

� In 12th

std, the progress is about 86%. 13 students got educational assistance and

other helps from MADURAI SEED. M.Thangalakshmi got the 1st mark of 1036

out of 1200. For the last 10 years, among all SEED girl children, she is the first to

get this mark. The boy who got 1035 out of 1200 and first boy to score this marks

even in biomath group is Saravana Kumar. There is no doubt that these both

achievements will make the upcoming students to score more than these.

� Out of 15 in the 12th

std, 5 got 75% of marks. 9 students are first graduate from

their family.

� Results for 12th

std are announced in May and 10th

std results in June.

Progress in 10th

is 80%, 12th

is 86%

� First mark in 10th

std is 475 out of 500. It is the highest mark in the history of

Karumbalai for the past 17 years. She is P.Maheshwari from Kakkai Padinear

Corporation School. We are very proud of this girl. (A Female SEED volunteer

got this marks before 6 years). Among 12 of 10th

std 11 are first in their family

finished up to 10th

std. Maheshwari scored 99 marks in Science. She attended a

special class conducted by a resource person on How to score centum in Science.

� Among these 11, Majority is girls. And they all are slow learners. It is a notable

thing that these girls passed 10th

std by a special care given by MADURAI SEED.

Our Succeeded Hands

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THEDALGAL ARANGAM

TEAM

Together Everyone Achieves More

We are MADURAI SEED Team ………….

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Young People Education Center: An Education Center is organized for the young people of 18 years and above to

help their higher studies.

Graduate Years Male Female Total

I 8 4 12

II 8 0 8

III 4 2 6

Under Graduate

IV 2 0 2

Post Graduate II 1 0 1

Technical course II 1 0 1

Total 24 6 30

Objectives:

� Organized education center for young people of 18 and above.

� Provided good learning environment, free from Media with adequate light and air

for all the young people enrolled in HEC.

� Educated the community in noisy atmosphere which is a big hurdle for the young

people while studying.

Activities:

� Organized 1 HEC for young people

� Organized classes on competitive exams

� Provided scholarship assistance for higher studies

� Motivated young people to take part in the educational development of the

children,

� Developed vocational skills

Young people’s Religious Data in Holistic Education Center

CASTE MALE FEMALE TOTAL

HINDU 21 6 27

MUSLIM 3 0 3

TOTAL 24 6 30

Young people’s Caste wise Data in Holistic Education Center

CASTE MALE FEMALE TOTAL

ST 1 0 1

SC 7 1 8

MBC/ DNC 4 0 4

BC 12 5 17

TOTAL 24 6 30

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4%

29%

17%

50%

ST SC MBC/ DNC BC

Colleges where MADURAI SEED young people study

S.NO COLLEGES MALE FEMALE TOTAL

GOVT.AIDED COLLEGES

1 AMERICAN 9 0 9

2 MEENAKSHI 0 4 4

3 THIYAGARAJA ARTS & SCIENCE 3 0 3

4 MADURA 0 1 1

5 M.S.S.WAKFBOARD 2 0 2

6 M.K.U.COLLEGE 2 0 2

7 THIYAGARAJA ENGINEERING 1 0 1

TOTAL 17 5 22

PRIVATE COLLEGS

1 P.S.Y. ENGINEERING 2 0 2

2 M.A.V.M.M ENGINEERING 1 0 1

3 RAJA COLLEGE OF I.T 1 0 1

4 S.I.T 1 0 1

5 K.L.N. COLLEGE OF I.T 1 0 1

6 LAYOLA I.T.I 1 0 1

7 SERMATHAI VASAN ARTS& SCIENCE 0 1 1

TOTAL 7 1 8

No. Of. Govt. Aided Colleges 7

No. Of. Private Colleges 7

Total No. Of Colleges 14

Young People from These 14 Colleges, Benefited from MADURAI SEED

Details of First Generation College Going Young People

BOYS GIRLS TOTAL

I YEAR 7 4 11

II YEAR 5 0 5

III YEAR 3 2 5

IV YEAR 1 0 1

PG I YEAR 1 0 1

TOTAL 17 6 23

TOTAL NO.OF YOUNG PEOPLE 30

FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE

GOING YOUNG PEOPLE

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Courses which MADURAI SEED Young People studying

Details of Young People involved in supporting children

ARANGAM COORDINATOR ANIMATOR TEACHING

VOLUNTEERS

ACTIVITY

VOLUNTEERS

Vandugal 1 4 2

Vergal 1 4 2

Kanavugal 1 4 2

kamala Nagar

1

1 4 0

TOTAL 1 4 16 6

Achievements of Young People 2009 -2010

� Among 30 college students, 21 male and 6

female students are first graduates

� G.Vijay hot job in HCL

� K.Anbarasan got post in Aspire Foundation at

NilaKottai

� M.Chellapandi, old volunteer of MADURAI

SEED selected in Tamilnadu Police.

Young People’s Achievements in the last years

Particulars Young People doing

Education outer

Finished Govt.Job

holders

PhD 2 0

M.Phil 1 0

Post Graduation 8 10

Under Graduation 25 54

Bachelor of Law 1 1

B.Ed 0 1

Diploma Holders 0 16

Government Jobs 1

Police 4

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M F M F Engineering M F Technical M F Arts

15 04

Science

1 2 07 0 0

1

0

Total 19 Total 3 Total 7 Total 01

2. SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM Most of the children are underprivileged in socio- economic status and are

struggling to continue schooling. MADURAI SEED provides scholarship

assistance to school and college students with fees and educational equipments.

Objectives:

� Sponsoring selected children and young people

� Providing Educational materials to the needy students

� Developing linkages with banks

� Motivating the parents to continue the children’s and young people’s Education.

Activities:

� Identifying the children and young people who are in need

� Providing financial assistance to those needy children and young people

� Ensuring the continuity of the education of the students

� Monitoring the progress of the students

� Motivating parents about higher education

� Motivating the parents against early marriage especially for girl children.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE SPONSORSHIP

We helped the young people and they supported the children. It is a chain work.

A child who finished his/ her school studies are enhanced his/ her self as a young one,

gets concern and helps his/ her following foots.

Provided with Educational equipments

STANDARD MALE FEMALE TOTAL

College 1st Year 8 4 12

12th

Standard 7 6 13

11th

Standard 3 12 15

10th

Standard 9 6 15

TOTAL 27 28 55

Provided with Educational Scholarships

STANDARD MALE FEMALE

XI 4 3 CHILDREN

VIII 0 12

UG 1st Year 4 8

PG 1st Year 1 0

YOUNG

PEOPLE

PG 2nd

Year 1 0

TOTAL 10 23

Provided with eyeglasses MALE FEMALE TOTAL

2 0 2

High lights

� Honeywell has donated some scholarship assistance and notebooks to our

X and XII std Children.

� A.S.Karthikbharathi’s recommendation brings scholarship of Rs. 25, 000

from our supporter Annamariyal to a girl namely Jothi Lakshmi residing

in Iravadha Nallur to begin her studies for teacher training.

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MADURAI SEED’s Support to Young People to Persist Their Education Because of the concern about the financial barriers of MADURAI SEED

young people, they have been given chances to teach the children at evenings.

The young people who taught were given Rs.700 to motivate their service and

educations, in chargers were given Rs.1000 and Coordinators were provided with

Rs.2000.

In support of Continuous Educational Process…….

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Beneficiary Details 2009- 2010

Beneficiaries Activities through the Program Male Female Total

Children

Holistic Educational Centers, Library, Magazine

and Club Activities, Personality Development

Programs

210 192 402

Young People Holistic Educational Center, Library, Magazine

and Club Activities, Personality Development

Programs

24 6 30

Benefited families 326

Semi Orphan Children &

Young People

19 8 27

Benefited Areas 7

Schools 27

Colleges 14

Community Providing of children Journals 100

Community Young people Journals 500

Young people Holistic Educational Centers 24 6 30

Children & Young people Educational Scholarship 13 20 33

Children

Sponsoring educational material & uniform 27 8 19

Children & Young people Honeywell’s Scheme Of Providing Hygienic

Water;

234 198 432

Children

Providing Interest For Saving 144 126 270

Young people Rotational Fund 26 4 30

Children

Free Spectacles 1 0 1

Young people Guidance for Educational Loan 1 0 1

Young people

Guidance to open a bank account 7 0 7

Community Blood donation 2 2 4

Young people Guidance to get Driving license 4 0 4

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3. LIBRARY PROGRAM SENTHAMIZH LIBRARY – “Reading Makes Fertile”

There is no community library in Karumbalai.

Senthamizh Library is very useful to fulfill the

need of reading for children and Young

People. There are more than 1000 books

ranging from fiction to philosophy. There are

books available to improve their readings and

writings both in English and Tamil. The

accession is fully free.

Objectives:

1. Taking the books to the children and Young

People and organizing programs on the basis

of the reading and motivating them to

participate.

2. Enhancing the Tamil and English reading

and writing skills

3. Making as a resource centre for children and

centre of child rights documentation and

educational research.

Functioning time of Library in all days

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Days Standard

Senthamizh Central Library

Monday I , II

Tuesday III, IV

Wednesday V

Thursday VI

Friday VII

Saturday VIII

Senthamizh Library’s branch at Kanavugal Arangam

Tuesday IX

Wednesday X

Thursday XI

Friday XII

If need, Young People utilized the library at any time

Vijayalakshmi, Surya, Priya, Sultan Alautheen

Library Activities:

Date Programs No. of

Participants

13.6.09 Reading Puduyugam 11th

publication 60

5.9.09 The short story “Engal Teacher” by eminent Tamil

writer Sundara Ramasamy had read and discussed.

150

6.9.09 Reading of Puduyugam 12th

Publication

Writer Su. Venu Gopal’s short story “Meiporul

Kanbatharivu” had read and discussed

160

5.12.09 Reading of Puduyugam 13th

Publication 70

3.9.09 Book Fair Visit 180

High Lights:

� Oxford University Press sponsored numbers of English Language Tutorial books.

� Purchased 2 racks for library

Senthamizh Library is a boon to college young people. I am very

pleased that there are thousands of books are for me, as I can’t

lend or buy books. I am a literature student, so it is useful for me

to have a plenty of literature and language books. The language

books of Oxford Publications are valuable for communicative

and writing skills in English. The literary functions I went by the

library are useful and inspired me.

C.KarpagaJothi

BA. 1st year

Reading is to the Mind What Exercise is to the Body

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4. Skills and Personality Development Program for Children and Young People

In addition to the regular evening classes, MADURAI SEED provides

trainings, workshops, seminars, club activities and camps.

Reading, debates, creativity, dance, drama, fine arts, appreciation of movies

and also sports, Children’s federation, library, savings bank, magazine, computer

literacy, health care activities were taken on in sense of children and young people’s

talents, Humanity, equality, social values, civic responsibilities.

4.1. Camps, Work shops, Training, Seminars, Field Trips/ Small Tours

4.1.1. Camps

Number of

Camps

Participated

Children

Participated

Young People

Total

Beneficiaries

3 192 19 211

“Vasantha Mugam 2009”

Date Name of the

Camp

Participated

Children

Participated

Young

People

Total

Beneficiaries

15.5.09 to 20.5.09 Vasantha Mugam

Summer Camp

72 10 82

New lights given by Vasantha Mugam – 2009

Yes! In this hot summer, those 6 pleasant days mostly loved by the children

has come. MADURAI SEED’s Yearly summer camp was held on between mornings

9.30 to evening 7’o clock on 15.5.09 to 20.5.09. 72 children and 10 youth participated

in this camp.

The daily activities of the Vasantha Mugam, were planned on the basis of

some thoughts like introduction of world cinema, making of new approach in interest,

bringing up the team spirit among all, creating healthy competition among the

children and exhibiting their inner soul’s effort, explaining the community life

through the cultural program activities, providing practices to show out their

leadership quality.

Every day morning, at the beginning of the camp song practice is given by

volunteer Muruga Pandi and 6 songs composed by him were taught. Children were

also motivated to compose songs. The children composed 5 songs themselves and

staged those songs.

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Cinema projection and group discussion After projecting 6 films where is my friend’s home?

(Iranian film), Salaam Bombay (U.K.), Life is beautiful

(Italy), The way home (Korea), Children of Heaven

(Iran) and Le Peuple Migrator (French) about the birds

migration, group discussions were held on and

excellent suggestions were been upcoming from the

kids.

In the group discussion, many excellent feed

backs have come like street kids life, the childhood friendship of the school students,

the state of the children, who are in battle field circumstances, kids in the city

background who are longing for the grandma, grandpa’s concern and care, the love

and affection among the poor children in spite of their poverty, presenting gifts to

each other.

Games/Competitions

In this camp, there were more than 16 games conducted on Karumbalai was

been simply shaking during our “Treasure Hunt” event which was a part of our fifth

day activities. Story narration about the usage of fruits also went on in this camp.

Special guests came to the camp

Social well wisher Balachandran, Rajendran from Snegam Trust, Religious

Person Palchami, and Indian express reporter Sunitha have visited our camp and

enjoyed our activities.

Camp Valuation To revalue the children’s activities during 6

days The American College, second year social work

students namely Lawrence, Surya, Deepa, Sathya,

Grace, Sekar, Justin, Vellaichamy, Jeans Joseph, Anish

gave their presence and selected the best team and gave

enthusiasm to the kids.

Handcraft classes

Hand works classes like card making, art from

waste, vegetable carving, Kite making, making

greeting cards took place in the camp and the children

were doing them actively by working as separate and

specific teams. Children have done all very creatively

and exhibited them in the name of their team like

Kuthugalam, Kummalam, Urchagam, Kondattam,

Aravaram and Anantham.

Cultural Evening Team by team, all kids gave their cultural events under the topics like

Individual Skills, Folk, Comedy, Re-mix and Western.

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Responsibilities Camp Children and youth have done their works like cleaning, drinking water,

program compering, distributing snacks, the specialty of the day and day reports.

Every day a fruit In this Vasantha Mugam every day fruits like mango, cucumber, Jack fruit and

lemon were provided to children. Tea and snacks were also given for 2 times a day.

Prizes On the Final day, Gifts and certificates are

provided to all the participants of this camp. Special

gifts are provided to the best team and the first team

which getting high score during this camp. The team

under the leadership of volunteer Saranya got the prize

for best team and the team under volunteer Thanga

Lakshmi got the prize for first team.

“Vasantham Camp” in Medias 2 daily morning newspaper namely The Hindu and The Indian Express and

one evening newspaper, Media Times issued details about our Vasantham camp.

Local T.V. Channel, Media News telecasted about our camp. These all happening

gave more spirit and enthusiasm to MADURAI SEED.

This fulfilled camp was guided by Snegam Trust Director, S.Muthukumar and

MADURAI SEED’s Managing Trustee A.S.Karthikbharathi and the camp was

organized by the program coordinator M.Mansurali.

Year by year, this camp is transferred new and new things to the children.

“Definitely this Vasantham Camp will bring out more different thing in upcoming

day” with this assurance, the camp was finished.

VANDUGAL CAMP Date Name of the

Camp

Participated

Children

Participated

Young

People

Total

Beneficiaries

26.12.09 to 30.12.09

“Vandugal

Mugam”

60 6 66

For Vandugal Arangam children the camp gave various exposures,

experiences, trainings and cheerfulness. In the inauguration Mr. Yuvaraj, a student of

the American College Tamil department participated as a special guest and

inaugurated the camp.

At the very first day volunteers taught some songs those were prepared by

them selves. Also the children were encouraged to write songs by own in groups. It is

very delight to listen songs in their lisp voice.

At the second day they are introduced a folk dance namely Thevarattam. They

learnt some steps with the direction of the volunteers.

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At the third day with the help and supervision

of the volunteers children cooked some dishes.

Children brought groceries from their houses. It is

very wonderful to see the team spirit, work in those

kids.

Fourth day they learnt to make masks. With

pieces of papers, glue, water they applied those things

in the faces of other children. They get the impression

of the things. After coloring, they had the masks like

man, lion, elephant, etc.

Fifth day they performed a fashion show.

Children were decorated with colorful dresses,

flowers, leafs, papers. They all looked very beautiful

and smart.

At the closing ceremony of Vandugal Camp

Mr. Kani, the student from Sociology department of

the American college joined us as a guest and was

very pleased about the performances of the children.

Children

Demonstrated the things what they learnt in the camp.

On 25.12.09, 01.01.10, 02.01.10 sports meet was

conducted for the children. Volunteers conducted

number of events. Prizes were given to the winner

children.

This Vandugal Camp and Sports Meet was facilitated

by the Managing Trustee A.S.Karthik Bharathi,

Director Mansur Ali and coordinated and executed

by the volunteers Azhagiri, P.Manikandan,

Sivagurunathan, Bisarkhan, Thangalakshmi, and Karpaga Jothi. 60 children

participated in the camp and got benefited.

Getting even more beauty with flowers Proved that they can even cook

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TAEKWONDO CAMP

Date Name of the

Camp

Participated

Children

Participated

Young

People

Total

Beneficiaries

26.12.09 to 30.12.09 Taekwondo Camp 75 3 78

For Vergal Arangam Children Taekwondo a martial art was taught by the

Volunteer and Taekwondo coach, Radha Krishnan also Taekwondo Coacher. The

camp was inaugurated by Skating & Table Tennis Coach Mr. Raja and Business man

Mr.Mani. Children learnt basic techniques, blocking techniques, attacking techniques.

Children are grouped and gave coaching. They were given marks for their discipline,

Practical performance. At the closing ceremony business men Mr. Mathiazagan, Mr.

Venkadesh, Mr. Mani distributed prizes to the winners.

A demonstration of children took place. Sophia, Buvaneshwaran of seventh

standard broke tiles.

This Taekwondo Camp was facilitated by the Managing Trustee A.S.Karthik

Bharathi, Director Mansur Ali and coordinated and executed by Coach

Radhakrishnan, Volunteers O.Mohan, S.Murugapandi, and N.Ramachandren.

Taekwondo

Our MADURAI SEED Children Had Almost Strengthened Themselves with This

Martial Art

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4.1.2. Work Shops

Dates Name of the

workshop

Resource Person Participated

Children

Participated

Young

People

Every month

3,13,23

Creative Writing

Workshop

A.S.Karthik Bharathi 60 30

Creative writing workshop of MADURAI SEED was conducted

through out the last year. In these sittings, children are

encouraged to make their own writings such as poems, stories,

Songs, comedies, essays and etc. children ranging is from 1st std

to 12th

. This workshop acted as a platform to reveal children’s

creativity, Imagination, Language skills. Finally, The writings of

the children is organized by their volunteers and published in

Puduyugam Children Magazines.

11.10.09

12.10.09

Workshop for English

Teaching II

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MADURAI SEED support the underprivileged children

and young people to empower them in education, skills

and carrier. As a part of that MADURAI SEED feels the

need of learning and teaching English to the young people

and children in this shrinking world.

We performed a workshop on learning and teaching

English effectively to the young people of MADURAI

SEED on 11th

October at Hotel North Gate, 12th

October at

Kanavugal Arangam, Karumbalai. This is the second

teacher training work shop conducted by Madurai seed.

This workshop is fully carried out by Dr. Laura Villiger, Teacher of Kantonsschule

Freudenberg in Zurich, Switzerland.

Oxford University Press, recently sponsored number of books (Oxford New English Files,

Oxford Word Skills, Oxford Resource Books) to MADURAI SEED. Oxford university press

also sponsored this work shop.

Dr. Laura Villiger works on using Oxford New English File books for teaching to

children. Then, stimulated the training goal with pictures, imagination and many techniques,

methods of understanding the lessons simply. This work shop is very interactive by

conversations, discussions and by team work.

About 36 young people participated in this work shop. This was a nice learning experience to

all the young people of MADURAI SEED. This work shop is found useful for making sure

how to teach English to the children.

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Dates Name of the

workshop

Resource Person Participated

Children

Participated

Young

People

20.2.10

21.2.10

Workshop for English

Teaching III

Dr. Laura Villiger

Mr. John Potts

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We presently performed a workshop on Learning and

Teaching English Effectively to the young people of

MADURAI SEED on 20th

and 21st February at Hotel

North Gate. This is the third teacher training work

shop conducted by MADURAI SEED.

This workshop was fully carried out by Dr. Laura

Villiger Teacher of Kantonsschule Freudenberg (A

School in Swiss) and Mr. John Charles Potts, a

teacher’s trainer in Swiss. Every year they took

classes and conducted workshops for the young people in their own expenses.

Oxford University Press, sponsored number of books (Oxford New English Files, Oxford

Word Skills, and Oxford Resource Books) for 3 times to MADURAI SEED.

Dr. Laura Villiger and John Charles Potts worked on using Oxford New English File books

for teaching to children.

They taught with pictures, imagination and many techniques, methods to understand the

lessons simply. This work shop was very interactive by conversations, activities, discussions

and by team work.

About 30 young people participated in this work shop. This was a nice learning experience to

all the young people of MADURAI SEED. This work shop is found useful for making sure

how to sow English to the children.

Our Trustee Ms.Mariammal facilitated the workshop.

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4.1.3. Trainings

Children Development Programs:

Incharger – Mr. Radha Krishnan

Working days- Every Sundays

Time- 9.30AM to 4.00PM

Days No. of

Programs

Boys Girls Total

13.9.09, 20.9.09, 27.9.09,4.10.09, 11.10.09, 1.11.09,

8.11.09,22.11.09,12.09,13.12.09,10.1.10,24.1.10,31.1.10

7.2.10,14.2.1028.2.10, 21.3.10,28.3.10

18 30 30 60

Specification of Trainings:

� Verse writing

� Art classes

� Handicraft making

� Greeting cards making

� Collage

� Painting from finger prints

� Play making

� Dance classes

� Games

Multifarious Trainings

conducted by MADURAI SEED

Online English Training

Days No. of Classes Participated children

13.4.09, 24.5.09, 26.5.09, 31.5.09,

15.6.09, 22.6.09, 21.8.09

7 15

Dr. Laura Villiger from Switzerland took 7 online English classes to

children.

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Conversation classes for young people through Phone

Days

No. of

Phone

conversation

Classes

Participated

Young people Class Taken by

6.1.10,7.1.10, 8.1.10, 20.1.10,

8.2.10, 11.2.10, 12.2.10,

13.2.10, 8.3.10, 10.3.10,

11.3.10, 16.3.10, 17.3.10

13 4 Mrs. Balambika

10.1.10,30.1.10,6.2.10,13.2.10,

13.3.10

5 5 Mr. Muthu Sundaram

2.1.10,9.1.10 2 9 Mr. Pradeep Kumar

Life Skill Training program for young people is carried out by Mr. Pradeep

from USA, Founder of Sri Sakthi Foundation via phone conversations. He gave

guidance on life and education to 4 young people.

Also, An Engineer Mr. Muthu Sundaram from USA gave training in

Communicative English via Phone Conversation.

Mrs. Balambika from Srirangam gave trainings in Spoken English classes via

phone.

Training for teaching to elementary level children:

Dates No. of Classes Participated Young People

21.1.10, 22.1.10, 23.1.10 3 8

Financial Trustee K.Anbarasan trained volunteers in

teaching to small kids. 8 young people got training.

Training Classes for Competitive Exams:

Dates No. of Classes Participated Young People

19.9.09, 26.9.09, 27.9.09

3.10.09, 30.10.09,21.11.09

22.11.09

7 15

Volunteer S. Muruga Pandi took classes to young people on How to

pass in Government exams and he trained them in syllabus for the

exams and How to prepare for the exams.

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4.1.4. Seminars

Date Topic Participated

Children

Participated

Young

People

14.4.09 Sex Education for Adults Mr.Vignesh and other Social Work students of the

American College talked about Sex education and

adults among children.

10

24.4.09 Ambitions for today’s Young People Prof.Babu Charles of The

American College, Social

work Department discussed

about Ambitions for today’s

Young People. He listened to

the goals of everyone, and

gave guidance and advices. It was very helpful to

the young People

30

25.5.09 Career Guidance A.S.Karthik Bharathi gave

career guidance to the children

of 10th

and 12th

std, discussed

about their goals, their

strategies, plans for their

education

30

23.9.09 Montessori Education Dr. Madesh of Namma

Veedu Montessori School

talked about History,

teaching methods of

Montessori Education

120 30

5.10.09 Child Rights

S.Muthu Kumar, Director of

Snegam Home introduced

child rights, types, Awareness

to the children

40

2.12.09 Scientific Researches

Dr. Pradeep Researcher from

USA talked about various

researches in science through

out the world

90 30

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Date Topic Participated

Children

Participated

Young

People

26.12.09 Annular Solar Eclipse

Prof. Devi of Mother Theresa

University and Mr. Sathya

Manickam of Galileo Science

center talked on Annular

Solar Eclipse and

Astronomy.

180 20

2.1.10 Success Stories Prof. Raji of Kovai NGM

college gave her presence

with her friends. She talked

about her education and

experience. The speech

induced the girl children to

study and work.

160 30

3.1.10 Cultural Heritage of India

Dr.Vidhya, CM Center&

Dr.Joseph Elder,

Wisconsin University

180 30

26.1.10 Competitive Exams Mr. Prakash, officer from

the Madurai Treasury

talked about Government

jobs and Competitive

exams, secret of his

success and many.

40 30

27.2.10 Tips for common Annual Exams for 10th

, 12th

std

MADURAI SEED

volunteers

O. Manikandan,

C. Arun Kumar,

P. Saravana Kumar

talked among the

children and gave tips

for scoring high marks in annual exams.

30

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4.1.5. Field Trips/ Small Tours Children and Young people have only minimum or they have no exposures in

their families and schools as they are in deprived economic situation. MADURAI

SEED broadens their horizon through various kinds of exposures like small tours and

field trips. This gave the children a refreshment, experiences, and knowledge about

history, Geography, Science, and culture.

Date Programs Participated

Children

Participated

young people

3.4.09 Dinamalar Exhibition

20 4

06.4.09 Aamathur Thiruvizha

- 5

26.4.09 Rajaji Park 40 10

28.4.09

8.3.09 Eco Park 40 10

29.4.09 Vandiyoor Park

40 10

9.5.09.

10.5.09 Chitrai

Thiruvizha

120 30

3.9.09 Book Fair 80 25

25.9.09 Senthurai

Montessori

School

- 16

28.9.09 Narasingam

50 10

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Date Programs Participated

Children

Participated

young people

2.10.09 Alagar Kovil 40 10

2.10.09 Gandhi Museum

60 10

2.10.09 Senthurai

Montessori

School

16 4

2.10.09 Ayyanar Falls-

Senthurai

16 4

30.10.09 Aavin Dairy

Farm

76 4

23.11.09 Thiruvannamalai

- 2

25.1109 Pondicherry - 2

30.1.10 Theppa Thiruvizha

40 10

7.3.10 Pandi Kovil

- 25

14.3.10 Ramesvaram-

Ariyamaan

Beach

- 30

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4.2. Club Activities MADURAI SEED organized programs in different ways, that are organized by

staffs and the children and young people representative’s programs. Club

activities are planned and conducted in education centers as per the beneath

column.

Details of Club Activities:

DATE DATE CLUB ACTIVITY

1 11 21 CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE FEDERATION

2 12 22 LIBRARY CLUB

3 13 23 LITERATURE CLUB

4 14 24 SCIENCE CLUB

5 15 25 SOCIAL SCIENCE CLUB

6 16 26 CULTURAL CLUB

7 17 27 JOURNAL CLUB

8 18 28 MEDICAL CLUB

9 19 29 SAVINGS CLUB

10 20 30 SPORTS CLUB

Children’s clubs MADURAI SEED CHILDREN FEDERATION

Puduyugam

Thenkoodu

Children participated

Federation

Federation of Children Movements for Right to

Participation

Young people’s Clubs MADURAI SEED YOUNG PEOPLE FEDERATION

Pudiya Velichangal

Youth Bank

Clubs performed by

Children & Young People

Literature Club

Library Club

Cultural Club

Science Club

Social Science Club

Sports Club

Medical Club

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MADURAI SEED CHILDREN”S CLUB INCHARGERS 2009 – 2010

Presidents M. Manicka Raja, K. Muthumari

Vandugal Ramkumar,Anandajothi

Vergal Surya, kowsalya

MADURAI SEED

CHILDREN

FEDERATION Centre

Representatives

Kanavugal M.Manicka Raja,

K.Muthumari

Vandugal Vijayalakshmi

Vergal Surya

Senthamizh Library

Centre

Representatives Kanavugal Priya

Vergal Muthuganesh, Sharmila Puduyugam Journal

Centre

Representatives Kanavugal Divya Bharathi,Manicka Raja

Vandugal Jasmine

Vergal Thiruvarutselvi

Thenkoodu

Children Bank

Centre

Representatives

Kanavugal Ayyappan

Vandugal Ravuthar naina

Vergal Pandimuneeswari

Vanmugil Cultural

Club

Centre

Representatives Kanavugal Gayathri

Vandugal Mugeshkanna

Vergal Tamil selvi

Science Club Centre

Representatives

Kanavugal Prabhu

Vandugal Makkathu nilavu

Vergal Varalakshmi

Social Science Club Centre

Representatives

Kanavugal Sikkanthar batcha

Vandugal Booma devi

Vergal Shenbagammuthu muniyandi

Sports Club Centre

Representatives

Kanavugal Madhankumar

Vandugal Sivakumar

Vergal Manipandi

Medical Team Centre

Representatives

Kanavugal Uma maheswari

Vandugal Ramkumar

Vergal Arun

Literature Club Centre

Representatives

Kanavugal Nagalakshmi

Federation of

Children

Movements for

Right to

Participation

Centre

Representatives

Vergal

Muthuganesh(southzonal)

Sharmila, Jensirani,

Vigneswaran

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4.2.1. FEDERATIONS

4.2.1.1. MADURAI SEED CHILDREN FEDERATION

“Childhood is our right … Lets work together to get bright “

The children federation consists of all the

children between 6 to 18 years of age. All

children are working and making decisions

together it makes them attached with an

association and working as a team.

The objectives of federation:

� Right to have life, education

� Realizing the social responsibility, as well as making others to realize

� Developing leadership skills and personality

� Expressing the solidarity for other children, participating in possible ways,

working with other children network.

MSCF Activities:

Date Program No. of

Participants

25.4.10 President election 250

26.4.10 Election for the representatives of Arangam 250

27.4.10 Election for the In chargers of Clubs 250

28.4.10 Election for FCMRP District members 250

29.4.09 Yearly Federation Meeting 250

10 .5.09 Children Meeting 125

13.6.09 Representatives Meeting 15

5.7.09 Club In chargers Meeting 55

13.8.09 Children Meeting 150

6.9.09 Representatives Meeting 15

11.10.09 Club In chargers Meeting 55

14.11.09 Children Meeting 150

5.12.09 Representatives Meeting 15

3.1.10 Club In chargers Meeting 55

13.2.10 Yearly Federation Meeting 175

28.3.10 Valediction Ceremony 225

High Lights: � Children’s day celebration

� Taken part in FCMRP state conference at Madurai

� Our S.Muthu Ganesh selected as the zonal representative of FCMRP

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PARTICULARS NO.OF.CHILDREN

Total No. of children joined in the MSCF 402

Members With 100 % Subscription 69

Members With Partial Subscription 373

Total Amount Subscribed by members of MSCF is Rs.10276.

This amount is donated to MADURAI SEED along with the wish of all children.

I have been a member of FCMRP (Forum of Children Movements for Right to Participation). It gives trainings on personality developments, communication skills, and team work. It enhanced my skills. Responsibilities like district member, Zonal representative gave chances to meet many friends from various districts of Tamilnadu. I understand about the various

organizations of society like family, schools, and government bodies through participation right. FCMRP places a vital role in making me as a good citizen and child right activist.

S.Muthuganesh VIII std

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4.2.1.2. MADURAI SEED YOUNG PEOPLE FEDERATION

MADURAI SEED Young People federation

comprises college people. MADURAI SEED’s

Young People federation is organized with the

vision to make Karumbalai as a model area

where there is no caste, religious discrimination

and a place of well learned.

Elected In chargers 2009 -2010

Presidents S.MURUGAPANDI, P.SARANYADEVI MADURAI SEED

YOUNG PEOPLE

FEDERATION representative

Thedalgal K.Alagiri, C.Karpagajothi

Senthamizh library Centre

representative Thedalgal S.Sulthan Alautheen

Puduyugam journal Centre

representative Thedalgal C.Arunkumar

Pudiya Velichangal

journal

Centre

representative Thedalgal C.Karpagajothi

Thenkoodu children

bank Centre

representative Thedalgal P.Saravanakumar

Vanmugil Cultural

Club

Centre

representative Thedalgal R.Baskarraja

Science Club Centre

representative Thedalgal P.Saranyadevi

Social Science Club Centre

representative

Thedalgal N.Ramachandren

Sports club Centre

representative Thedalgal M.Sureshrajan

Medical team Centre

representative Thedalgal M.Thangalakshmi

Literature Club Centre

representative Thedalgal M.Amutha

Federation for child

movement right to

participation

Centre

representative

Thedalgal P.Pandiya Rajan

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Vijay, Arun, Mansur, Karthik Bharathi, Azhagiri, Murugapandi, Saranya.

MSYF Activities

Date Program

25.4.09 Inchargers taking responsibilities

26.4.09 Program Inchargers and center Inchargers taking responsibilities

7.5.09 Volunteer service in Chithrai Festival therottam

9.5.09 Chithrai festival Thanner Panthal, Tallakulam

10.6.09 MSYF Meeting

5.8.09 MSYF Meeting

7.10.09 MSYF Meeting

2.11.09 MSYF Meeting

10.12.09 MSYF Meeting

12.1.10 National Young People Day Celebration

26.1.10 On the Republic Day volunteer. Muruga Pandi hoisted MSYF flag and gave a

talk about the objectives of MSYF.

3.3.10 MSYF Meeting

High lights:

MSYF’s annual subscription was Rs. 6000, which was donated to Madurai SEED

during 2010-2011.

� The vital thing to be noted is that the MADURAI SEED young people themselves

maintain and manage our MADURAI SEED

� The other noticeable thing is that MADURAI SEED young people gave all sorts of

needy helps to the establishment of ‘SNEHAM’ an old age home.

Fearless Federation

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4.2.2. Literature Club MADURAI SEED Literature Club is functioning

to enhance the children and young people’s

skills in Tamil and English. It helps in reading

and writing and encourages participating in

various programs. It gave opportunities to go to

writers meeting, literary meetings Book

releasing functions. It is a platform to enrich our

writing and speaking through debates,

discussions, seminars, writing workshops, and

story telling and poetry recitation.

Events:

Date Program No. Of

Participants

1.4.09

Aptitude Analyze Test on

Tamil and English

110

4.5.09

5.5.09

Model Exams for Tamil and English 130

4.7.09 Aptitude Analyze Test on Tamil and English 110

29.8.09 Quiz Competition on Tamil Literature 80

1.1.10 Debate Session 60

17.2.10

18.2.10

Improvise the Language- classes of Dr. Laura Villiger and

Mr. John Potts

60

23.3.10

Aptitude Analyze Test on Tamil

and English

120

High Light:

� English Language Classes taken by Dr. Laura Villiger and Mr. John Potts who are

teachers in Switzerland

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Nagalakshmi, Arun, Ram Kumar, Amutha

4.2.3. Science Club Science Club is making possible as its members to

think technically. It helps students to enhance their

familiarity in understanding science and

technology. It makes the children to read, watch

and hear science oriented programs. It makes them

to know about science in our daily life and

inventions. It encourages students to involve in

quiz and reading etc.

Events

Date Program No. Of

Participants

22.7.09 Seminar on Solar Eclipse by Volunteer P. Saranya Devi 60

12.8.09 Awareness class on Swine Flue 80

26.12.09 Awareness program on Annular

Solar Eclipse by Mr. Sathya

Manickam

80

26.12.09 Projecting a documentary film

about Solar Eclipse

80

14 .1.10 Awareness about Solar Eclipse to Public 50

15.1.10 Observation of Annular Solar

Eclipse via special glasses

90

22.2.10 Quiz Competition 60

High Light: � Children and young people observed the various stages in solar eclipse through

particular classes, totally a new experience for them.

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Mukesh kanna, Tamilselvi, Prabhu, Saranya

4.2.4. Social Science Club Social science club builds knowledge on

history, geography, civil studies, cultural

studies, religion, sociology, Philosophy

economics and politics and all liberal arts

through conducting discussion, seminars,

field exposure and participation.

Event:

Date Program No. Of

Participants

1.5.09 Discussed about May Day 60

8.5.09 Chithrai Festival 60

11.5.09 Chithrai Festival 60

13.5.09 Gave Awareness to the public about voting right and

responsibility towards the Parliament election.

30

3.7.09 Trustee Karthik Bharathi gave his experience about his travel

to Kushi Nagar, Uttar Pradesh and Buddhism.

80

12.8.09 Volunteer Pandiya Rajan spoke about Pop Icon Michel

Jackson. Also, some of the eminent albums of MJ has been

shown.

80

High Light:

� Children’s cultural programs and volunteers service in Chithrai festival

Joyful Trip Partaken by Our MADURAI SEED Children

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Makkathu Nilavu, Varalakshmi, Sikkanthar, Ramachandran

4.2.5. Saving Club

4.2.5.1 Thenkoodu Children Bank Thenkoodu is a children’s bank which is an

effort to harmonize the children who have

aspiration to save for their needs. MADURAI

SEED is augmenting the significance of

saving and encourage the children of

Karumbalai, corporation colony, SM Nagar,

Indra Nagar, PT colony. Children between the

age group of 5-17 have joined.

Totally 258 members have saved Rs.6879 during 2007–2008. 25% interest or

increment will be awarded with their savings money. Children will get back their

savings with interest at the end of the financial year.

During 2008-2009 a total of 337 members have been saved Rs. 21899

Instead of spending the money available to the children wastefully, children are

practiced to realize the value of money and are motivated to save the pocket money,

but without loosing their personal interest.

In the year of 2009- 2010 children saved Rs.20510, this increment shows the

vision of the bank become true in the year by year.The subscription of Thenkoodu

members has been contributed to MADURAI SEED development fund for the year

2010-2011

PARTICULARS NO.OF.CHILDREN

Child Members gave subscription 270

With subscription, children interested in savings 246

CLASS WISE SAVINGS

ARANGAM WISE SAVINGS

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STD 2009-2010

I 112

II 316

III 603

IV 647

V 631

VI 1784

VII 3465

VIII 3305

IX 1213

X 1942

XI 3750

XII 2742

TOTAL 20510

INTEREST 3804

AMOUNT 24314

STD SAVINGS Place

XI 3750 1

VII 3465 2

VIII 3305 3

ARANGAM SAVINGS Place

KANAVUGAL 9647 1

VERGAL 9185 2

VANDUGAL; 1678 3

Jasmine, Thiruvarutselvi, Ayyappan, Sarvanakumar

LIST OF CHILDREN SAVED HIGHEST AMOUNT

NAME STD SAVINGS PLACE

K.ANAND VII 1841 1

S.NAGALAKSHMI XII 1110 2

D.SURESHKANNAN VIII 1079 3

Activities:

12.06.09 Thenkoodu Savings Money Distribution for the year 2008-

2009

29.06.09 Thenkoodu Bank Passbook Distribution for the year 2009-

2010

High Light:

Children’s total subscription Rs.3850, was given to MADURAI SEED for the

year 2010-2011

Handing Over the Savings of the Children

For the last two years I saved in Thenkoodu Children Bank and also I

got first prize for savings. My parents encouraged me to save. In

2007-2008 I saved Rs.811 and the interest given by Madurai Seed is

Rs.203. In 2008-2009 I saved Rs.1073 and the interest given by

Madurai Seed is Rs.215. In 2009-2010 I saved Rs.1841and the

interest given by Madurai Seed is Rs.368. Madurai Seed gave lots of

prizes to children for promoting saving habit. I bought school bag and paid my school

fees by the saving. I will also get the first prize in this year too.

K.Ananth

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4.2.5.2 Young People Bank

In Karumbalai, the Young People bank is a legion of

college going students, full time working volunteers

and part time working volunteers.

YEAR

NO.OF

YOUNG PEOPLE

CIRCULATED

AMOUNT

2007-2008

16

19200

2008-2009

30

36000

2009-2010 30 30000

The aims of this Young People bank:

� To promote the habit of savings

� To help each other economically

� To learn to fulfill their personal and group needs

Young People bank is made available for college students as well as for the

volunteers. The aim of the bank is to save money, Support and help others

economically within themselves since their every academic year demands them more

fee, they feel that this savings would help them on the beginning of every year and to

fulfill their personal needs. The members are saving Rs. 100 per month.

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O.Manikandan

4.2.6. Journal Club

4.2.6.1. Puduyugam Children Journal A news letter published once in two months - for private circulation only

“Protecting the blooming world with good services”

It makes a platform to issue children’s creative

skills and better writing skills. It aims to make

joyful learning for the children and their cordial

relation with elder people. This news letter is

made by and for the children.

PARTICULARS NO.OF.CHILDREN

No. of students received the Journal 500

Members with minimum subscription 294

Members with 100% Subscription 82

No. children received the Journal in

free of cost

124

High light:

� Children’s total subscription for the year 2009 2010, Rs.3496 was given to

MADURAI SEED for the year 2010 -2011

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Date Program details Participated

children

Participated young

people

20.4.08 Creative Workshop 1 40 10

10.7.08 Creative Workshop 2 40 10

18.8.08 Creative Workshop 3 40 10

12.2.09 Creative Workshop 4 40 10

Publishing

month

No. of.

copies Details

Apr-May-2009 500 consisted of children Creative writings

June-Sep-2009 500 Consisted of children’s creative writings

Oct-Nov-2009 500 Special publication for Managing Trustee’s

marriage

Dec -Mar 2010 500 Consisted of children’s creative writings

Manikaraja, Arun Kumar, Muthuganesh, Sharmila, Divyabharathi

4.2.6.2. Pudiya Velichangal Youth Journal A news letter published once in four months – New Lights

We will be the core radiance, become the form of new world

This is another booklet, published once in 4 months. This helps to

improve the writing skills of Young People in Madurai SEED. It

also helps them to mould themselves. Ms. Karpagajothi is the

editor.

Distributing of Pudiya Velichangal Young People Journal

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Publishing

month

No. of.

Copies Details

Apr-Sep

2009

500 Young people’s writing about Government bodies

Oct- Dec

2009

500 Special publication for Managing Trustee’s

marriage

Jan- March

2009

500 Young people’s writings

C.KarpagaJothi

4.2.7. Medical Club With the efficient involvement of the children Young

People a medical club is organized to care of the health.

All Education Centers are provided with first-aid boxes.

Parents are daily wagers and illiterate who originally

don’t have time and awareness to care children’s health.

Counseling on adolescence, exam fear, balanced diet,

cleanliness is taken among the Children and young

people.

High light:

� In Karumbalai, People have drinking water but, unhygienic. Ganesh

Ramarathnam from Honey Well, Madurai sponsored a water purifying machine.

It was very useful to children and young people to have tasty, healthy water.

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DATE PROGRAM DETAILS

14.4.09 Mr.Vignesh and other Social Wok students of the American College talked

about Sex education and adults among children.

11.8.09

Water purifying machine located in MADURAI SEED.

Children and young people had a class about work process about the machine.

14.8. 09 We prepared “Kool” and shared to all children and young people.

9.9.09

Provided Dinner with healthy foods at Karthik Bharathi’s house for children

and young people

22.9.09 Provided Dinner with healthy foods.

23.1.10

Children and young people participated in Marathon

Against Anemia organized by Dhaanam Foundation

Srinath, Manipandi, Umamaheswari, Thangalakshmi

4.2.8. Sports Club MADURAI SEED concentrates on physical

activities of children and Young People. It

conducts in door and out door games. While

playing, fitness, cooperation tolerance and respect

for others’ feeling are taught to Young People and

children. While encouraging playing traditional

games traditional values are taught to children and

Young People.

For the benefit of the Young People SEED is running a small gym. Play hours : Every Day Evening 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Gym hour : Morning 5.30 a.m. to 7.00 a.m.

IN Holidays : Morning 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.

Evening 4 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.

MADURAI SEED children are trained well in carom, chess, fencing and volley ball.

MADURAI SEED Young People are trained in Kabadi, cricket, swimming and volley

ball.

Date Program Details Place

28.5.09 Indoor Games All Arangam

14.6.09 Indoor Games All Arangam

8.9.09 Out Door Games Vandiyur Park

Individual Indoor Game Competition All Arangam

Group Indoor Game Competition All Arangam

Individual Outdoor Game Competition Vandiyur Park

Group Outdoor Game Competition Vandiyur Park

Folklore Individual Game Competition All Arangam

Folklore Group Game Competition All Arangam

25.09.09

To

2.10.09

Sports Meet Vandiyur Park

3.12.09 Indoor Games All Arangam

6.1209 Out Door Games Vandiyur Park

25.12.09 Indoor Games All Arangam

28.12.09 Out Door Games Vandiyur Park

31.1.09 Out Door Games Vandiyur Park

7.3.09 Indoor Games All Arangam

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Shenbagamuthumuniyandi, Madan, Anandajothi, Suresh

SPORTS CLUB ACTIVITIES

Sports Comprises of Cooperation, Confidence and Compassion

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4.2.9. Cultural Club

Vanmugil Cultural Club

The aim of this cultural club is to teach the

traditional and cultural heritage and values and to

stage them in the public. This has involved the

children’s participation in large. This club helps

the children to learn modern techniques to meet

the new challenges, in their public performances.

Date Activities Number Of

Participants

8.5.09 Folk Cultural in Chithrai

Festival

90

15.5.09

To

20.5.09

Projection of World Best Classic Films, Names

Are Followed by Where Is My Friend’s Home? ,

Salam Bombay, Le Peuple Migrator, Life Is

Beautiful, Children of Heaven

120

16.6.09 Fest for Gathering – Volunteers Dance

Performance Video Suiting.

30

28.6.09 “Tare Jameen Par” Film 60

5.7.09 “Abiyum Naanum” Film

60

7.7.09 MADURAI SEED Culturals

30

12.7.09 “Santhosh Subramaniyum” Film

60

26.7.09 “Commemorate the History”- Slide Show Of

Photos

80

Ravutharnaina, Pandimuneeswari, Gayathri, Baskarraja

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Date Activities Number Of

Participants

15.8.09

Cultural Program in

“Snegam” Home

30

29.8.09 Parri’s Marriage Function

Culturals

40

9.9.09 Parri’s Get-Together

Culturals

40

10.9.09 Vanmugil Club Activity

21.9.09 Cultural Program in

“Snegam” Home

80

24.9.09 Nadodigal Film 60

26.9.09 KOLU Celebration 110

27.9.09 “Center of the Earth” Film 60

29.9.09 Food Festival 130

2.10.09 Cultural Programs for Senthurai Namma Veedu

Montessori School Children and Teachers.

25.10.09 “Jodha Akbar” Film 60

6.12.09 “Around the World in 80 Days” – Film 60

25.12.09 2012- Film 60

27.12.09 Pirates of the Caribbean- Film 60

28.12.09 Lord of the Rings- Film 60

30.12.09 Yogi- Film 60

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Date Activities Number Of

Participants

31.12.09 Avathar- Film 60

13.1.10 Vanmugil Kalai Vizha 70

20.1.10 Chandra Mohan Get-Together Culturals

40

24.1.10 Stuart Little- Film

60

7.3.10 M.Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi- Film

60

High Lights:

� On 30.8.09, MADURAI SEED presented a stunning performance in Parri

Ganesan’s wedding. That was inspired by people of Sri Sakthi Foundation and

became the supporters of MADURAI SEED

� On 13.1.10, MADURAI SEED performed at Hotel Metropole and it was very

much enjoyed by the people of Chella Meenakshi Center. It also supports

MADURAI SEED’s activities

� Delicious Food festival along with artistic performances

� Cultural performance for Senthurai Montessori School kids

� Big mass of MADURAI SEED Enjoyed Avatar film at theater

Folklore and Modern Performances by MADURAI SEED

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4.3. Honors

4.3.1. Successes of MADURAI SEED children

� M.Thangalakshmi got the 1st mark of 1036 out of 1200. For the last 17 years,

among all SEED girl children, she is the first to get this mark.

� P. Saravanakumar who got 1035 out of 1200 is the first boy to score this marks

even in biomath group. There is no doubt that these both achievements will make

the upcoming students

� First mark in 10th

std is 475 out of 500. It is the highest mark in the history of

Karumbalai for the past 17 years. She is P.Maheshwari from Kakkai Padinear

Corporation School. We are very proud of this girl. (A Female SEED volunteer

got this mark before 6 years). Maheshwari scored 99 marks in Science. She

attended a special class conducted by a resource person on How to score centum

in Science.

� Manjula Devi Participated in 7th boxing summer camp 2009

4.3.2. Successes of MADURAI SEED Young People

13.8.09 A. Bisarkhan visited Aspire children Program.

15.8.09 M. Marimuthu took part in NCC camp at Madurai Kamraj

University

18.9.09 M. Ashok Kumar went to Kerala as an Industrial Visit

14.3.09 P. Pandiya Rajan participated in the dance competition at

Sowrastra College and won the second prize

4.2.10 O. Manikandan went to Theni wind mills as an Industrial Visit

13.2.10 P. Saranya Devi won prize from Madurai Kamraj University for

her paper presentation on Darwin’s Evolution.

21.2.10 to

27.2.10

M. Maruthupandi took part in the NSS camp at Kadaladi in

Ramanathapuram.

4.3.3. Improvement of Our Organization

� MADURAI SEED has been facilitated with telephone and website comforts, at the

end of the second year from the registration of MADURAI SEED.

� SEED TRUST according to the government records has been changed as

MADURAI SEED.

� The name has been changed as MADURAI SEED in all records like local bank

account name, 12AA permission, PAN card and all.

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� The auditing of the third year has been cleared.

� Renewal of 12AA has been done

� The second year annual report of MADURAI SEED has been prepared and sent to

Friends of Madurai Seed

� The financial proposal of MADURAI SEED’s coming years has been made and

sent to Friends of Madurai Seed

� From February 2009 to June 2009 Moovarasan, a developmental officer assisted

in our MADURAI SEED’s development planning.

� The program office of MADURAI SEED has been shifted from the upstairs of the

address: 369/ 1, East Street, Karumbalai and Madurai- 625020 to the downstairs

of the same address by itself.

� For the extra curricular activities of the Vergal Arangam children, a special

trainer, Radha Krishnan has been appointed.

� A secondhand projector has been donated for the enhancement of education and

knowledge of children and young people. It is being used in every Sundays.

� It’s to be noted that the American college professors have expanded their helping

hands towards MADURAI SEED young people.

� CESCI has been sending its international visitors to our MADURAI SEED

� ASHA has extended its financial assistance up to June 2010. From 2008-2009

onwards, it’s also increased its fund to even more 20%.

� MADURAI SEED friends Arul Thangaraj and Parri Ganesan also extended their

giving of Rs.1000/- every month up to the next financial year.

Some Snaps from Vasantham Summer Camp 2009

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4.4. Participations

4.4.1. Children’s Participation FCMRP

MADURAI SEED has been being a member of

Federation of Children Movements for Right to

Participation, Tamilnadu and Puduvai. Our children

Muthuganesh (VIII), Sharmila (VIII), Jency Rani (VIII),

and Vigneshwaran (VII) have been being the

representatives of MSCF for FCMRP. S.Muthuganesh

has been elected as a Zonal Representative and acting

well.

At District Level:

Date Participants Place

19.4.09 Kappalur

7.6.09 Mapalayam

29.8.09 MADURAI SEED

24.10.09 Vidiyal

2.1.10 Kappalur

7.2.10 Kappalur

14.2.09

S.Muthu Ganesh

Sharmila

Jency Rani

Vigneshwaran

Grama Saba Meeting

Kappalur

13.2.10 Press Meet about

Children Grama

Saba at

Moota Hall

At Zonal Level:

4.8.09 Kanniyakumari

25.9.09 to

27.9.09

RTI

Madurai

31.10.09

1.10.09

Srivilliputhur

11.12.09

12.12.09

Kanniyakumari

23.1.10

24.1.10

S.Muthu Ganesh

Kutralam

At State Level:

20.5.09 to

25.5.09

S.Muthu Ganesh

Sharmila, Surya

Jensi Rani, Robin

Vigneshwaran

Tamil Selvi

Varalakshmi

Kowsalya, Madhan

FCMRP State Conference, Lady

Doak College,

Madurai.

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Jensi, Sharmila, Vigneshwaran, Muthuganesh, Pandiyarajan

Other Participation of Children:

3.4.09 10 children Participated in Educational guidance program

organized by Dinamalar newspaper.

29.5.09 10 Children of X std and

10 Children of XII std

Participated in Carrier guidance program

organized by CESCI

26.09.09 5 children Participated in the seminar organized by Evidence

on Voices of victims of Bonded labors

23.1.10 20 children Participated in the marathon

against Anemia organized

by Dhanam Foundation

20.3.10 3 children Participated in the seminar organized by Evidence

on Harassments on Dalit Women

4.4.2. Young People’s Participation

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Date Participants Program Place

19.04.09 S.Sulthan Alautheen

Participated in FCMRP district

meeting along with children

PREED,

Kappalur,

Madurai

20.5.09

21.5.09

25.5.09

R.Baskar Raja

P. Pandiya Rajan

Participated in state conference

of FCMRP

Lady Doak College,

Madurai

29.5.09 P.Saranyadevi

M.Amutha

Participated in Education and

carrier guidance workshop of

CESCI

CESCI

Madurai

27.6.09 O.Mohan

P.Saravanakumar

M.Magudapathi

Took part in seminar of

Evidence Organization on

voices of the victims

Hotel Senthoor,

Madurai

15.8.09 S.Murugapandi

C.Arunkumar

Been a spectator of District

independence day cultural

program

Reserve line ground,

Madurai

26.11.09 O.Manikandan Been a spectator of National

Music Festival of CESCI

CESCI,

Madurai

23.1.09 15 young people Took part in the marathon

against Anemia conducted by

Dhanam foundation

From Fatima college

to Thamukam,

Madurai

20.3.10 P.Saranyadevi

M.Amutha

N.Ramachandren

P.Muniyasamy

Participated in the seminar

organized by Evidence on

voices of the victims of

violation on Dalit women

Hotel Senthoor,

Madurai

15.8.09 S.Murugapandi

C.Arunkumar

Been a spectator of District

independence day cultural

program

Reserve line ground

Madurai

4.4.3. Staff’s Participation

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Date Staff Participant Program Place

06.05.09 M.Mansurali Participated in the distict

meeting of (FPCP)Federation

for promoting Child Rights to

Participation

RTI, Perungudi,

Madurai

20.05.09

21.05.09

22.05.09

A.S.Karthik Bharathi

K.Anbarasan

M.Mansurali

Participated in the rally and

conference of (FCMRP)

Federation of children

movements for right to

participation, Tamilnadu and

Puduvai

Lady Doak College,

Madurai

09.06.09 M.Mansurali Participated in the District

meeting of FPCP

Vidiyal,

Jaihind Puram,

Madurai

26.06.09

27.06.09

A.S.Karthik Bharathi

Participated in National Asha

Educationists Conference and

talked about MADURAI

SEED

Kushi Nagar,

Uttar Pradesh

28.6.09 A.S.Karthik Bharathi Visited Jansi Fort Madya Pradesh

11.07.09

12.07.09

K.Anbarasan

Participated in the seminar of

Evidence organization on

Voices of the victims of Caste

harassments

Hotel Senthoor,

Madurai

04.08.09 M.Mansurali Participated in the District

meeting of FPCP.

Vidiyal,

Jaihind Puram,

Madurai

15.08.09 A.S.Karthik Bharathi

K.Anbarasan

M.Mansurali

Had been the spectators of

cultural programs in District

Independence Day and learnt

some ideas and techniques of

cultural programs

Reserve line Ground,

Madurai

20.08.09 M.Mansurali Participated in the state

meeting of FPCP

Dindugal

29.08.09 K.Anbarasan

Gave talk about significant of

Water Conservation in

FCMRP District meeting.

MADURAI SEED,

Madurai

Field Visit for Extensive Experience

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Date Staff Participant Program Place

22.08.09 A.S.Karthik Bharathi

M.Mansurali

Meeting with Mr.Biju on

MADURAI SEED’S

development

CESCI, Madurai

12.09.09 A.S.Karthik Bharathi

Visited a Montessori School

and learned methods of

teaching

Senthurai, Dindugal

25.09.09 M.Mansurali

Visited a Montessori School

and learned methods of

teaching

Senthurai, Dindugal

24.11.09 M.Mansurali Participated in Maja Cone

award function of CECSI

CESCI, Madurai

26.11.09 M.Mansurali National Music Workshop &

Festival

CESCI, Madurai

4.5. Special Days

Date Activities Participated

children

Participated

Young People

17.6.09

18.6.09 Annual Day “Fest for Gathering” 250 20

As per the 10th

year completion of MADURAI SEED,

Kantonsschule Freudenberg School, Zurich and

MADURAI SEED coordinated together and celebrated

this special function. The children of Zurich school and

the young people of MADURAI SEED have introduced

themselves and shared their friendly talk through

internet.

In the campus of the Zurich school, SEED’s

documentary film and cultural program were projected. MADURAI SEED youth wore

colorful dresses, which have been printed as “KALVIKU INTHA THUNI”. (EDUCATION

THROUGH CLOTHES). This conference was being a platform to show the international integrity, love, social

values and team spirit among the children in Zurich school and MADURAI SEED’s young

people.

Switcher Eco-friendly Textile Company, John Nicholas, the principal of Swiss School,

Mrs. Laura Villiger, Teachers of Kanton School, MADURAI SEED friends, our Managing

Trustee A.S.Karthikbharathi, Financial Trustee K.Anbarasan and the program coordinator

M.Mansurali took part in and conduct this beautiful event.

15.7.09 Educational development Day 250 20

Essay competition about Kamarajar was conducted. Trustee. Karthik Bharathi talked about

our National leaders and their service to Education. A vow to help Karumbalai children to

study and stay in schools had taken. Prizes were distributed to the children won in the

competitions.

15.8.09 Independence Day 150 20

Our National flag hoisted by our Director. M.Mansurali at the

program office. Sweets were distributed to public and

children. In the evening children went to Snegam Home and

celebrated independence day with grandmas. Cultural

programs were given.

5.9.09 Teachers Day 250 25

Teacher’s day was celebrated fully by the responsibility of the children. Competitions for

Volunteer teachers also conducted. Children talked about their favorite teachers in

MADURAI SEED. Volunteers gave cultural programs to the children. This beautiful

function was coordinated by Director. M.Mansurali.

14.11.09 Children’s Day 350 25

This program was organized by children representatives from their standards. Sweets were

provided to all. Children gave colorful programs. The program itself was headed by the

presidents of MSCF P.Muthumari and Manikaraj. A special painting competition for

children was also conducted. Winners were honored with prizes. This program was

coordinated by children program coordinator O. Mohan.

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Date Activities Participated

children

Participated

Young People

21.9.09 International Day of Peace 150 25

The program was conducted at Snegam Home. Mr.

Gopikannan, Secretary of Physically challenged people’s

association, Mrs. Gayathri, Lecturer of Yadhava Women’s

College, Mrs. Sonaiammal, Financial Trustee of Snegam

participated as special guests. People were provided with

candle lights and prayed for the world peace. Vanmugil

cultural team also gave programs about the significance of

peace. MADURAI SEED children, Young people and Snegam Home grandmas took part

in this program.

11.12.09 Aids Awareness Day 30 -

Volunteer C.Arun Kumar gave a talk about AIDS to adult children.

12.1.10 National Youth Day 30

MADURAI SEED young people discussed about their future plans and last year’s

achievements. Cultural programs were given. All young people went out for dinner.

Young people coordinator C.Arun Kumar organized the event.

26.1.10 Republic Day 120 20

P.Muthu Mari president of MADURAI SEED CHILDREN

FEDERATION hoisted the national flag. MADURAI SEED

Flag was hoisted by K.Anbarasan, MSCF flag was hoisted

by M.Manikaraj, and MSYF flag was hoisted by

S.Murugapandi. Sweets were given to public. In the

evening, Accountant of Madurai District treasury,

Mr.Prakash talked among children and young people.

21.2.10 MADURAI SEED Institution Day 350 40

MADURAI SEED works for children and young people for

8 years in Madurai with the hard and cooperative works of

amazing volunteers. MADURAI SEED have become a

registered institution in February 2007. On Memory of the

day MADURAI SEED children and Young people have

celebrated the Institution day for the past 3 years. On

17.02.2008 it was celebrated in Gandhi Museum,

1.02.2009 in MADURAI SEED Kanavugal Arangam, This

year we celebrated in Gandhi Museum. On that day, Children and Young people has come

to Gandhi Museum (Kumarappa Kudil) in charming colorful dresses. Dr. Laura Villiger,

President of, Friends of MADURAI SEED hoisted the flag first of all. The song was sung

by children with, the meaning of “Grow with MADURAI SEED, Give helping hands to

others”.

Mr. John Potts, Member of FMS and Trustees

K.Anbarasan and V.Mariammal also participated in this

beautiful event. Mrs. Elavarasi gave Welcome address,

and the comparing was done by C.Arun Kumar and

C.KarpagaJothi. Director. Mansur Ali gave thanking

address.40 young people and more than 250 children have

participated in this Celebration. They were provided with

tea and snack. 80 children gave their dance performances

for songs which told the greatness of Tamil culture. Volunteers Mohan, Muruga Pandi,

Baskar Raja, Muniya Samy who were trainers and composed the dances were honored.

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Date Activities Participated

children

Participated

Young People

8.3.10 International Women’s Day 160 7

Volunteer M.Amutha carried out discussion on Women’s

Education among children. At Eco park competitions for

women children were conducted. All the women children

and young people were provided with Ice creams.

Raise a powerful women community

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4.6. Celebrations

Date Programs Participated

children

Participated

young people

20.9.09 Ramzan 180 20

We celebrated Ramzan with out religious boundaries. Volunteers

Sulthan, Bisar, Rasic carried out a session about Islamic

Thoughts, Koran. Muslim students were gifted. Cultural Programs

were performed with tea party.

15.10.09 Deepavali celebration 250 30

15 game competitions were conducted to all standards from 1st to

12th

. Children are provided with gifts and sweets. Children

enjoyed with crackers which are noise free. On 16th

, central govt.

employee and our old volunteer Suresh Kumar celebrated

Deepavali with our children. This celebration was coordinated by

O. Mohan.

24.12.09 Christmas Celebration 185 25

In MADURAI SEED Christmas was celebrated on 24.12.09. Mr.

Joshua Samuel Jebaraj and Mr.Ramakrishnan working in an

organization for empowering AIDS patients joined us as special

guests. Muthuganesh of 8th

std gave news about Xmas. Cultural

events were given by Vandugal, Vergal, Kanavugal Arangam

children and Thedalgal Young People. Guests gave their wishes and speak. James of 7th

std

adorned like Santa Clause and gave sweets to the children.

29.12.09 Margazhi Urchavam 230 30

This year MADURAI SEED Margazhi Urchavam was celebrated

on 29th

December 2009. This time for a new way, we conducted a

Rangoli Contest for the people of Karumbalai. The oddity and

novel made Karumbalai with a festival mood. The postures and

decorations saying the Rangoli Competition were omni presented

every where in our Area. Volunteers were spreading the news of competition among the

people through mikes. Children and young people added the celebration mood by their

traditional dresses. Vandugal Arangam children disguised as Krishna, Radha and Aandal and

were continuing their procession. Evening, All streets of Karumbalai became luminous with

the Rangoli in the entrance of each house. Nearly 40 Rangoli were made in very splendorous

manners.

Our Managing Trustee A.S.Karthik Bharathi, Financial Trustee K.Anbarasan, Director

M.Mansurali valued the Rangoli individually. Marks have been given in the criteria of how

many colors the Rangoli has, Size of the Rangoli, Decoration, Oddity and so on. 5 first prizes

for each street has been given. They are Chithra- East Street, Valarmathi- South Street,

Murugammal- Middle Street, Amala- North Street, and Muthumari- S.M.Nagar. The first

prize Rs.500 has been divided as Rs.100 among each people. Besides that consolation prizes

have been given to all participants with sweets and a Rangoli print.

14.1.10 Pongal Celebration 220 20

Pongal is Tamil way of thanks giving. On this day children and

young people were gathered near our registered office. Children

of all religion took part in making of Pongal. Children performed

folk arts. They were provided with sugarcanes. Also, they

performed a show on Jalli Kattu which is unique about Pongal.

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4.7. MADURAI SEED’s Activities for other organizations

Date Activities Place

24.4.09 Trustee A.S.Karthik Bharathi and Anbarasan gave their ideas to

SIDAR organization for their new children developmental

program.

Program Office,

SIDAR,

Madurai

30.4.09,

9.5.09,

20.5.09

Trustee A.S.Karthik Bharathi gave training to CESCI Staffs and

Volunteers for conducting Kanavugal 2009 Camp

CESCI,

Madurai

15.8.09 Children gave cultural programs for

senior citizens in Snegam Home

behalf of Vanmugil club.

Snegam Home,

Gandhi Nagar,

Madurai

29.8.09 Conducted FCMRP district meeting

comprises of children from PREED,

Sakthi Vidiyal, Magalir Sakthi,

MADURAI SEED organizations

MADURAI SEED

23.9.09 Namma Veedu Montessori school

teachers visited MADURAI SEED

MADURAI SEED

2.10.09 Gave cultural programs for children of Namma Veedu

Montessori school.

Senthurai,

Dindugal

10.10.09 Managing Trustee A.S.Karthik Bharathi gave his opinions to

Evidence Organization on their plan to conduct a tribal rights

Conference.

Program Office,

Evidence,

Madurai

19.1.10 Sidtha Program Students and

MADURAI SEED young people had

discussion on Barriers in getting

Higher Education and MADURAI

SEED’s Activities

MADURAI SEED

13.1.10 Gave a talk and Cultural programs on

Pongal celebration for American

Management Students

Hotel Metropole

Madurai

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5. Community Development with children and young people and their Parents

Service to Public

MADURAI SEED young people did such a valuable service to guard a life.

3 people donated blood.

10. 12.09 P. Pandiya Rajan

9.1.10 M. Maruthu Pandi

18.3.10 S.Sulthan Alautheen

21.5.09

22.5.09

Our young people involved themselves in

serving foods to 500 participants of

FCMRP state conference

9.8.09

20.9.09

25 young people of ours committed in cleaning works of Snegam

Home

5.8.09 Provided lunch for 10 old people

14.11.09 Provided clothes to 10 old people of

Snegam Home

8.5.09

9.5.09

11.5.09

Provided drinking water to public

And announcement center for missed

children

6. Developmental Initiatives of MADURAI SEED

From February 2009 to June 2009 for 20days Mr. Moovarasan was appointed

as a development consultant. He trained and worked in proposal writing, annual report

writing, management information systems.

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7. Administration

Director: M.Mansurali

Part Time Children Program Coordinator: O. Mohan

Part Time Young people Program Coordinator: C. Arun Kumar

Animators:

1. Vandugal Arangam: Marimuthu. M

2. Vergal Arangam: Murugapandi. S

3. Kanavugal Arangam: Saranya Devi. P

4. Thedalgal Arangam: Amutha. M

Teaching Volunteers

Vandugal Arangam Vergal Arangam

Kanavugal Arangam

1. Azhagiri. K

5. Ashok.M

9.Manikandan.O

2. Manikandan. P

6. Pandiyarajan.P

10 Muthupandi.K

3. Bisarkhan.A

7.Baskarraja.R

11. Thangalakshmi.M

4. Sulthan Alautheen.S

8. Muniyasamy.P

12. Karpagajothi.C

Activity Volunteers

13. Sivaguru.M

15. Maruthupandi.M

17. Ramachandran.N

14. Magudapathi.M

16. Saravanakumar.P

18. Vijay.G

8. Visitors to MADURAI SEED

8.1. Indian Visitors

Date Name No of

people

Designation Place

07.04.09 Mr. Sonai Muthu Engineer

Mumbai

07.4.09 Ms. Thara Medical

student

Theni

14.04.09 Mr.Vignesh and

Mr. Karthik

02 Social Work

Students of

The American

College

Madurai

19.04.09 Suresh Menon,

Saravanan

02 PSY

Engineering

College

students

Sivagangai

24.04.09 Prof. Mr.Babu Charles Professor, The

American

College

Madurai

20.05.09 Mr. Surya,

Mr. Lawrence,

Mr.Anish Thomas,

Mr. Jeans Joseph,

Mr.Sekar,

Mr. Justin,

Ms. Grace,

Ms.Deepa,

Ms.Sathya

09 Social Work

Students of

The American

College

Madurai

18.06.09 Mr. Karthikeyan The Hindu

Reporter

Madurai

16.07.09 Mr.Jaganesan, FCMRP

District

Coordinator

Madurai

16.07.09 Mr. Stephan FCMRP South

Zone

Coordinator

Chennai

19.07.09 Mr.Ganesh Ramarathnam Engineer,

Honey Well

Madurai

19.07.09 Mr. E. Annamalai Tamil Scholar Mysore

23.09.09 Namma Veedu School

Teachers

Sakthi-

foundation

Dindugal

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Date Name No of

people

Designation Place

23.09.09

&

05.12.09

Dr. Madheshwaran Teacher Chennai

27.09.09 Ms. Srivathra Desikan Student MIS

college

Madurai

05.10.09 Muthukumar Snegam Trust Madurai

17.10.09 Mr. Suresh Kumar Govt .officer Chennai

05.12.09 Mr. Jayaraman coordinator

Sakthi

foundation,

Senthurai

Dindugal

24.12.09 A. Rama Krishnan Social worker

[DOA]

Madurai

24.12.09 Mr. D. Joshua Samuel

Jebaraj

Social worker

[DOA]

Madurai

26.12.09 Prof. Devi, Lecturer, Kodaikanal

26.12.09 Mr. Sathya Manickam Social Worker Madurai

26..12.09 Mr. Raja Skating

Teacher

Madurai

30.12.09 I. Venkatesh,

P.M.mani,

K.Mayandi

Mr. Mathiyalagan

03 Bussiness

Men

Madurai

30.12.09 Mr. Kani RPS Student,

The American

College

Madurai

31.12.09 Mr. Karumalai Rajan.

S. Viswanathan

02 Advocates Madurai

2.01.10 Prof. Raji and Friends 03 Professor-

NGM college

Kovai

03.01.10,

19.01.10

Mrs. Vidya Director-CM

center

Madurai

13.01.10 Mr. Rajasekar Musician Madurai

26.01.10 Mr.Prakash Govt-officer Madurai

08.02.10 Mrs. Kalaiselvi,

Mrs. Lakshmi

02 MADURAI

SEED Supporters

Madurai

18.02.10 Dr. Gowthaman Scientist Chandigharh

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8.2. Abroad Visitors to MADURAI SEED

Date Name No of

people

Designation Place

19.07.09 Dr. Melli Annamalai ASHA Boston USA

19.07.09 Mr. Ravivarnan,

Mr. Jothi Lingam,

Mr. Bavithran,

Mr. Aathavan,

Mss. Sarojini

05 MADURAI SEED

Friends

Switzerland

3.10.09 to

13.10.09

Dr.Laura Villiger Founder- FMS Switzerland

06.10.09 Anita Halder,

Mrs.Eveline Masilamani

02 MADURAI SEED

Supporters

10.08.09 Fani Jenny,

Christopher Frio Mann,

Sophia Voltsen,

Cedric Herined Career ,

Su Ruggh,

Fabienne Notter,

Selina Meyer,

Rahel Fuchs,

Raguel Mohlheim,

Simi Kasper,

Romy Scheidegger,

Flunua Danfeisen,

Mansa Fricker

13 Students

Switzerland

05.12.09 Dr. Pradeep Kumar Founder-Sakthi

foundation

USA

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Date Name No of

people

Designation Place

03.01.10 Dr.Joseph Elder Professor Wisconsin

university

13.01.10 Stephanie George,

Mike Mc Cathy,

Amber Eriksson,

Tracy Messier,

Amy Beard,

Kyle Ranchmen Crossest,

Karenna Fey,

Katherine Dainties,

Tizzy Jenkins,Rahul Grog,

Brianna Flynn, Lindsay

,Sawrabh Patel, Bavik

Patel, Eswar

Subramanium

15 Students USA, Canada

19.01.10 Julie Edelstein, Gillian

Conley, Hannah Mack

03 Students USA

15.02.10 to

22.02.10

Dr. Laura Villiger,

Mr. John

02 English Teachers Switzerland

Inventive Designing of Masks

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9. APPEARANCES IN MEDIA

Inspire OUP Swiss News Letter

OUP 9.2.09

78

APPEARANCES IN MEDIA

MEDIA TIMES 15.5.09

INDIAN EXPRESS 15.5.09

79

APPEARANCES IN MEDIA

DINAMANI 20.6.09

80

APPEARANCES IN MEDIA

THE HINDU 20.6.09

THE HINDU

26.6.09

THE NEW INDIAN EXPRESS 15.10.09

DINAMANI 17.10.09

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APPEARANCES IN MEDIA

DINAMANI 4.1.10

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10. Our Links

� Asha for Education, Boston USA

www.ashanet.org/projects/project-view.php?p=809

� Asha for Education, India and Chennai Chapter

http://picasaweb.google.com/chennai.asha/SEEDNarpanigalMadurai#

� Campaign Against Child Trafficking (CACT), Tamilnadu

� CESCI, Madurai

� DASRA, Calcutta

� Chella Meenakshi Centre, Madurai

� Department Of Social Work American College, Madurai

� Department Of Visual Communication American College, Madurai

� Federation for Child Movement of Rights to Participation (FCMRP), Chennai

� Forum for Promotion of Children’s Participation (FPCP), Chennai

� Friends of Madurai Seed Switzerland

www.madurai-seed.ch

� John Potts Switzerland

http://www.eltlinkup.org/pottsart.html

www.johnpotts.info

� Kantonsschule Freudenberg Zurich (KFR ) – Switzerland

� Oxford University Press, Switzerland

http://www.emarsys.net/u/gm.php?prm=BAPHg2wGyg_119965385_133941_96

� Staehli Interlingua Bookshop - Switzerland

� Sri Sakthi Foundation USA and India

http://www.sakthifoundation.org/maduraiseed

� Switcher Foundation, Switzerland

� www.indianngos.com

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The Promoters of MADURAI SEED …

Managing Trustee : A.S.Karthik Bharathi

Financial Trustee : K.Anbarasan

Trustee : V.Mariammal

Director : M.Mansurali

Advisory Board : Dr. Melli Annamalai, USA

Dr. Laura Villiger, Switzerland

Dr. John Potts, Switzerland

Dr. Eveline Masilamani, Switzerland

Friends of Madurai Seed – Members, Switzerland

Dr.Annamalai, USA

Mr. Biju, Madurai

Prof. Prabhakar, Madurai

Dr. Madavan, Madurai

Dr. Evangeline Manokaran, Madurai

Prof. Babucharles, Madurai

Mrs.Heena Nandhani, Chennai

Dr. Gowthaman, Chandigharh

Mr.Chandra Mohan, Chennai

Er.Parri Ganesan, USA

Er. Arul Thangaraj Dubai

Dr. Nagarajan, Canada

Mr. Muthukumar Madurai

And many more …

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