During the midday classes at Munnam Podi Veddai GTM Vidyalayam, Anpuneri provided students with hot meals and essential school supplies. Packets of nutritious food were distributed to every child across the upper grades, ensuring they could focus on their studies without hunger. Continuous support like this reinforces both their health and educational engagement.
Category: Projects
Flood Relief
At the end of last year, when severe flooding struck their homeland, Anpuneri extended its helping hands to provide relief supplies to the affected families.
Ambathurai Kayatharipiram Housing Scheme
Under the housing scheme for homeless families in Kayatharipiram village of Ambathurai Taluk, the following five houses are being constructed this year. The construction is nearing completion. In addition to this, the Seeders Foundation has partnered with Ilanorakkatchi (Youth Association) to fund and support the completion of one of the houses.
The beneficiaries are:
Kulapanayakam Gomala
Thiruchchelvan Kishanthi
Rasenthiram rasini
Kanthasamy Lions
Azhakaiya Jeyamalini
Village Development Society Achievements
In the past quarter, Anpuneri’s Village Development Society distributed 10–15 wheelchairs to children with mobility challenges, and arranged corrective surgeries at leading hospitals for numerous differently-abled beneficiaries. We provided monthly stipends and learning materials to seven underprivileged students, and organized tuition support sessions covering core subjects. Additionally, we launched vocational workshops—such as tailoring and small-engine repair—training five youth in income-generating skills and equipping them with the necessary tools. Finally, on August 26, we inaugurated a new community centre, which over the next 20 weeks will host monthly health camps, entrepreneurship seminars, and cultural programs, benefiting over 38 families to date.
Livelihood Support Programs
Anpuneri’s livelihood initiatives empower local change-makers by providing targeted assistance to build sustainable income sources. We offer skill-development workshops—such as tailoring, agriculture, and small-enterprise training—paired with the necessary equipment and start-up capital. Our programs also include micro-credit loans, tool grants, and ongoing mentorship, ensuring participants can launch and grow their own businesses, improve household incomes, and contribute to broader community resilience.
Achievements under the Panchenai village development Scheme
In the last academic year’s public examinations, due to the training provided under the scheme, many students from the school scored high marks and achieved state-level recognition. One student even scored a perfect mark, and many others excelled.
Thasagan – A, 2B (Engineering)
Sivakumar – A, 2B (Arts)
Thenuja – A, 2B (Arts)
Bovitha – 3B (Arts)
In the last year’s competency exams, the students trained under this scheme achieved notable success. 85% of them passed and were awarded certificates. This 85% pass rate is the highest compared to other districts and training centers.
Students from the Panchayat Union's Vidyalaya have not only excelled academically but have also showcased their talents in extracurricular activities.
Under this scheme, students have participated at the national level in competitions such as science exhibitions, sports, and cultural programs, and have achieved top honors, bringing pride to the school.
Projects in 2025
Village Development
Sponsorship for Cricket Match-Periyakulam
Educational development
Flood Relief
Deployed emergency assistance to resettled families in the Vanni region affected by December 2024 heavy rains and floods. Raised $1,000.
Rehabilitation
Self employment projects for physically challenged and war affected families in Maanthai through our partners “Theene”
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Projects in 2022
Periyakulam Village Development
Anpuneri provided targeted financial support to the Periyakulam Village Development Organization for key community needs identified through a local assessment: covering salaries for both the goat and agricultural farm staff; preparing 2½ acres of land for paddy cultivation; running after-school classes at Manivasagar Vidyalayam and for primary students in Periyakulam; and supplying resources for home-gardening projects benefitting 21 families. Simultaneously, we funded the Panchenai Village Development Organization to sustain its after-school programs for Grades 5 and 9–11, underwrite accommodation, tuition, and exam-prep classes for 12 A/L students, and support their annual Prize Giving event.
Education Development
Anpuneri invested in educational support across Vanni and Amparai by partnering with the Vanni Tamil Community and Cultural Centre (Vanni Sangam) to assist financially disadvantaged families with their children’s schooling. In Kannakipuram, Amparai, we funded after-school programs for Grades 4, 5, and 9–11, providing dedicated tutoring and learning materials. Additionally, we organized English-language classes for students in Sinnaththampanai and Cheddikulam, and furnished daily meals for Grade 5 pupils to enhance both their academic performance and well-being.
Livelihood Support
Continuous livlyhood support for WeCan Association for a building and financial support for workshop
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Projects in 2021
Village Development
In 2021, Anpuneri invested $19,320 (later increased to $37,115) in the Periyakulam Village Development Organization to meet needs identified through a community assessment: supplying six bicycles for students who walk over 5 km to school; funding after-school programs at Periyakulam village and Manivasagar Vidyalayam; delivering COVID-19 dry-food relief; completing the goat-hut construction payment; preparing paddy fields; and purchasing a Landmaster vehicle in the association’s name for program logistics.
Simultaneously, we provided targeted support to the Panchenai Village Development Organization for its priority initiatives: acquiring a photocopy machine; and running after-school programs for Grades 5 and 8–11 to bolster student learning and retention.
Panchenai Village Development
Supported after-school programming, temporary teacher salaries, and emergency COVID-19 dry-food distributions.
Education Development
Anpuneri provided $4,240 through the Vanni Tamil Community and Cultural Centre (Vanni Sangam) to support financially disadvantaged families in Vanni with their children’s education—covering tuition fees, school supplies, and related expenses to help ensure continued school attendance and academic success.
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Projects in 2020
Periyakulam Village Development
Funds enabled drilling one tube well for clean water; cultivation of groundnut, cowpea, sesame, black dhal and other cash crops; after-school programs at Periyakulam village and Manivasagar Vidyalayam; COVID-19 dry-food relief; and construction of a goat hut.
Panchenai Village Development
Supported after-school programming, temporary teacher salaries, and emergency COVID-19 dry-food distributions.
Education Development
• $3,150 for Vanni Sangam–run scholarships aiding disadvantaged families’ children in Vanni.
• $1,000 for similar support through Vanni Sangam in Ampara.
• $3,600 for one year of evening classes (Grades 8–11) in Ayithiyamalai and Unnichchai to curb dropouts.
Livelihood Support
Seed funding for the WeCan Association’s building and vocational workshop.
Emergency Relief
COVID-19 dry-food relief distributed through Urani Village channels.