Anpuneri’s fourth Annual Dinner featured a full program including traditional lamp lighting, National Anthem and Thamil Thai Vazhthu, presentations by partner NGOs (IMHO, VAROD, CTMA, Vanni Sangam), cultural performances (fusion dance, Bharatha Kalai), cheque presentations, guest speaker Dr. Shan A. Shanmugavadivel, an auction, dinner, music & dance, and a vote of thanks by the secretary, capped off by the Master of Ceremonies Ramanan Santhirasegaramoorthi.
A new block—named “2009 Nihethanam” in honour of Anpuneri’s founding year—was blessed and declared open by Rt. Rev. Dr. Rajappu Joseph, Bishop of Mannar and VAROD patron. The facility provides upgraded dormitory, cloakroom, and night-washroom amenities for 15 differently-abled female residents, supported by Misereor-Germany, Anpuneri Canada (VAROD Canada Foundation), and other donors.
