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Events in 2012

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Annual Dinner 2012

Reception and National Anthem (Thamil Thai Vazhthu)
Moment of Silence
Welcome Address by Kuganendran Sinnathurai
Video Presentation
Project Presentation by Priya Kuganendran
President’s Message by Balasubramaniam Myuran
Dance Performance by Nila Dance Academy
Keynote Speech “Helping Yourself by Helping Others” by Ray Pons
Musical Performance by Shrutikaa Rajkumar, Rajanathan Clifford, Saravanabavan Selvadurai & Sumathi Saravanabavan
Vote of Thanks by Subashany Mohanachandran
Dinner followed by music & dance (DJ: Shamrock DJ Service)
Master of Ceremonies: Vaishnavie Gnanasaravanapavan

Toronto, Canada

December 8, 2012

“Dollar-A-Day” Membership Drive Launch

Building on the success of the previous year’s program, Anpuneri expanded its “Dollar-A-Day” recurring donation initiative to sustain ongoing projects, with pledges directly funding village resettlement, education, and health programs

Canada & Sri Lanka

2012 (throughout the year)

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Events in 2009

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Barbecue Fundraiser

A community barbecue organized by the founding members to raise funds for portable washroom construction in Sri Lankan IDP camps. The proceeds were handed over to IMHO and this gathering became the inaugural Annual Fundraising Dinner tradition.

Toronto, Canada

August 2009

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Events in 2010

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First Formal Anpuneri Committee Meeting

Following growing community support, Anpuneri held its first formal meeting. Attendees elected the inaugural committee and officially adopted the name “Anpuneri,” marking the transition from an informal student‐led relief effort into a registered non-profit organization.

Canada

January 2010

Launch of “Dollar-A-Day” Program

To secure steady funding for relief projects, Anpuneri introduced the “Dollar-A-Day” program, through which members pledge to contribute one dollar per day, with proceeds directed to ongoing humanitarian initiatives.

Canada & Sri Lanka (membership-wide initiative)

2010

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Events in 2011

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Annual Dinner 2011

Reception and Canadian National Anthem by Ahillan, Athirai, Nivetha & Suwaitha
Moment of Silence
Welcome Address by Kuganendran Sinnathurai
President’s Address by Mohendran Thirunavukksu
“Anpuneri’s Impact on People” presentation by Sinnadurai Jeyakumar
“Anpuneri’s Projects” overview by Priya Kuganendran
Keynote Speech “Helping Yourself by Helping Others” by Ray Pons
Comedy Show by S.K. Theesan
Musical Performance by Praba Balakrishnan & Nirjany Karunakaran
Presentation to IMHO and Acceptance Speech by Meera Kandeepan (IMHO Canada)
Vote of Thanks by Subashany Mohanachandran
Dinner, followed by music & dance (DJ: Shamrock DJ Service)
Master of Ceremony: Sivan Ilangko

Merlyn’s Taste of World,

880 Ellesmere Road,

Suite 204,

Toronto,

ON.M1P 2W6

December 2, 2011 (Friday)

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Projects in 2015

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Early Education Centres

Spent $9,923 on operating expenses for eight Early Education Centres, maintaining quality early-childhood education across rural villages.

Education Development

Provided $2,700 in financial support through the Vanni Tamil Community & Cultural Centre (Vanni Sangam) to assist financially disadvantaged families with children’s education.

Pregnant Women Nutrition

Supplied nutritional food packets to underweight pregnant women living below the poverty line via IMHO, totaling $15,000.

Flood Relief

Delivered flood relief in Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, including dry rations, milk products, and hygiene kits, at a cost of $5,000.

Village Resettlement

Funded construction of homes for economically disadvantaged families, providing $2,030 toward materials and labor.

Children’s Centre Support

Provided $3,000 to purchase furniture for a children’s centre managed by the Children’s Air Rehabilitation and Education Program (C-REP) in Vipulananthapuram, Batticaloa.

Community Capacity Building

Empowered local communities through livelihood programs, distributing sewing machines to women in Batticaloa District in partnership with IMHO, totaling $3,750.

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Projects in 2016

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Early Education Centres

A total of $4,500 has been spent to cover operating expenses for eight early education centres, ensuring continued access to foundational learning for young children. This support helps maintain essential services, resources, and staffing needed to foster a nurturing educational environment at the community level.

Education Development

Provided $900 in micro-grants via the Vanni Tamil Community & Cultural Centre (Vanni Sangam) to support children’s education for financially disadvantaged families. Committed $7,000 to conduct year-long evening classes for Grade 10 students in Ayithiyamalai and Unnichchai, Batticaloa, to prevent school dropouts.

Livelihood Support

Trained spinal cord injured IDPs in technical, entrepreneurial and business skills to set up their own businesses in mobile phone repairs, and to provide them with required tools including computers to carry out their businesses.

School Children Nutrition

Provided one year of daily breakfast to 15 economically disadvantaged students at Palai Central College, enhancing academic focus and health. Cost: $2,015.

Pregnant Women Nutrition

Pledged $10,000 to supply nutritional food packets for underweight pregnant women living below the poverty line, in partnership with IMHO.

Rehabilitation Centre (VAROD)

Supplemented funding for the Claret Arunothayam Female’s Empowerment Centre kitchen and facilities—managed by the Vanni Rehabilitation Organization for the Differently-Abled—enabling therapeutic and vocational activities. Cost: $10,000.

Community Capacity Building

Provided $1,550 for livelihood programs—such as sewing-machine distributions—to empower women in Batticaloa District via IMHO partnerships.

Dairy Farm Project

Pledged $9,600 to develop and operate an agricultural dairy farm in Thunukkai, creating employment for widows and the impoverished; profits are split between project sustainability and charitable activities.

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Projects in 2014

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Rehabilitation Centres

Provided funding for building a rehabilitation centre in Tharmapuram, Kilinochi for those struggling with alcohol addiction, through the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).

Early Education Centres

Covered operating expenses for 14 village preschool centres, ensuring they remained open and properly staffed throughout the year.

Early Education Centres

Built a new preschool facility in Kanchipuram (Vinayagapuram) to expand access to early-childhood education for local children.

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Projects in 2013

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Early Education Centres

Renovated three village preschools—Gandhi Nagar, Cheddikkulam Preschool; Sinnaththampanai Preschool; and Veerapuram Preschool—to improve early childhood learning environments.

Community Capacity Building

Provided financial assistance for building houses, renovating a damaged tube-well, and upgrading farming equipment in Pavatkulam Village, supporting local self-reliance.

Pregnant Women Nutrition

Supplied milk powder and nutritional support packets to 75 underweight pregnant women living below the poverty line, improving maternal and child health outcomes.

Rehabilitation Centre

Made an initial payment toward constructing a rehabilitation centre for mentally and physically challenged girls—managed by the Vanni Rehabilitation Organization for the Differently-Abled (VAROD)—to offer therapeutic and skill-building activities.

Miscellaneous Projects

Other targeted interventions addressing urgent community needs across the Eastern Province, including small-scale infrastructure and relief works.

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Projects in 2012

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Kunchuparanthan Resettlement Phase II

As part of Phase II, Anpuneri constructed an 18 × 30 sq ft building now used for preschool in the mornings and vocational training in the afternoons. At the formal opening ceremony we also distributed school supplies and reusable clothing. Village volunteers helped build the centre—fostering community cohesion—and we provided self-earning support to 17 families. Total cost: $3,700.

Distribution of Reusable Clothes & Micro-Credit in Killinochi District

Anpuneri distributed reusable clothing to 100 people, then selected 10 families to receive micro-credit facilities to launch self-earning projects. Total cost: $1,500.

Korakkan Kaddu Children’s Playground Reconstruction

To support children’s physical development, Anpuneri rebuilt the Kurakkan Kaddu preschool playground in Kandawalai and provided new play equipment. This benefits over 250 local children, and we also delivered school bags and supplies to more than 65 students. Project cost: approximately $2,000.

Maravankulam Water Facility Construction

In Maravankulam settlement (North Vavuniya District), we funded the drilling and fitting of a well to supply drinking water to the local daycare centre managed by CACM. Total cost: $1,700.

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Projects in 2011

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Community Capacity Building

Renovated the village’s common buildings in Kunchuparanthan for use as a preschool and community centre during after-school hours. Raised $450 (total for 2011: $18,030).

Children Sponsorship

Assisting families related to orphan children to have a self-earning projects

Education Development

Supplied notebooks and school supplies to Paranthan Public School students facing severe hardships ($750) and distributed sports equipment and clothing to Kurakkan Kaddu Preschool ($2,000). Built the Kunchuparanthan Preschool building for $3,000 and sponsored $2,100 in self-earning projects for orphan-related families.