1. THE FOREFRONT OF FREE RURAL EDUCATION SUPPORT
EVERY DAY, IN THE WORLD
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KALVIALAYA
Kalvialaya support projects that help kids a Mrs. Prema Veeraraghavan
from rural areas kids suffering from poverty, (Head Resource Person)
victims of child abuse and children’s with No.1/866, 11th Street
disabilities. Providing essential education, Karthikeyapuram, Madipakkam
Chennai 600 091,
coaching, guidance on further developments,
Tamilnadu, INDIA.
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2. Kalvialaya Mission
Coaching and guiding students for further higher
studies and resulting in removal of child labour,
developing their skills, confidence levels and
instilling human values, offering personality
Letter from the Founder:-
development courses to train them to face the
As I look outward to consider the impact of our work is having around the Villages in and competitive environment.
around Pilapur, I also look inward to consider what education meant to me as a young person
The transition into high school is a critical juncture
and the incident that inspired me to start Kalvialaya. I attended a renowned school and my for the rural students—a time when they move from
parents then sacrificed their own financial well-being to ensure I went to this school, which had often primary and middle Government schools to
exceptional classmates of mine, dedicated teachers and an inspiring leader Mrs YGP. high schools, where the academic and social
demands are higher. Parents of these children are
My then teacher at this school Prema Veeraghavan is an amazing person who embodies the illiterate and daily wage earners and are unable to
A JOURNEY OF ONE OF THE STUDENT (Kalvialayan)
heart and soul of this organization (Kalvialaya) gifted me a school uniform material at a time pay individual attention which contributes to the
when I needed the most which has such deep impact in my life. I consider her as a living god unsuccessful transitions into high school Some days, sixteen-year-old Raju thinks he would like to be a farmer. On other days,
contributing to high dropouts and low achievements he leans more toward becoming a mechanic, or perhaps an electrician. His goals
and I still talk about this to my wife and kids. This gesture ignited in me a passion to give
resulting in parents of these children involving them change from day to day, but Raju knows that by studying hard, he is building the
something back to this needy situation and hence the origination of Kalvialaya in October 2010. in farm labor and cattle rearing which is their foundation to pursue his dreams. Raju was helping their parents in fields and spent
livelihood. At Kalvialaya we have ensured that all little time at home which allow him prepare for his exams. But from the time he has
We are all extremely fortunate to have benefited from Mrs. Prema Veeraghavan’s
these rural students make it through this important been enrolled as a student in Kalvialaya “Youth in need course” he has been able to
extraordinary vision and creativity to the organization. We are grateful for her commitment th
gateway. take the 10 standard board exam and clear it with a good score.
and for putting together a passionate, talented and accomplished staff to this organization. The
first academic year 2010-2011 has brought immense glory and satisfaction. All the students The program helps young people learn to communicate, to build self-esteem, and to
make healthy decisions for their futures. It also teaches professional skills to give
from Kalvialaya successfully completed Board level exams with reasonably good marks District
them greater opportunities for employment, thus lowering their likelihood of future
Second positions.
delinquency.
Three of our students secured One, Two and Four of the school ranks with Vimala earning
We work for the benefit of poor communities of villages in and around Pilapur near
School first and The credit should go to the hard work put in by the three local teachers, Ms. Chengelpattu, Kanchipuram District, Madhuranthakam Taluk to combat the effects
Thamizharasi, Ms Shanthi and Ms. Banumathi. The project received untiring support from child labour, daily wages, domestic and community violence, and high levels of
Coordinators V.G.Dhanasekaran and Arul Ramadoss and Trustees Thanikavel and Andrew unemployment. Kalvialaya recognizes that children like Raju often have younger
siblings who follow their examples, whether positive or negative.
Kirubhakaran.
Raju’s new attitude has already had an impact on his younger brother, fourteen
Ms. Raji, my favourite Science Teacher and Ms. Meenakshi, most respected teacher both
year-old, who has resisted peer pressure to join the children doing child labor or
coming from eminent schools are actively involved in our Kalvialaya’s progress. Mr. Srinivasan
selling eatables on roadside. He now sees Raju working hard and acquiring new
is our Visiting faculty and he handles English Subject using his own unique style. skills through his classes and his success in his board exams and how he is inching
towards better goals in life.
Kalvialaya has blossomed under the nurture and parental care of Mrs Prema Veeraraghavan,
our Head Resource Person. Very soon we will feel the fragrance spreading all around. Former
President Abdul Kalam told the children
“dream your dreams and make your dreams come true”. Kalvialaya makes it happen! We at Kalvialaya is constantly working towards creating innovative ways and programs to provide financial assistance to the deprived ones
which would avoid kids like Raju going to do small jobs to earn an income to their family.
Kalvialaya prepares students to enter the formal education system or to take professional courses at a technical school, and in future would like
M. Selvakumar
to provide scholarships for students to pursue higher education in addition to Personality Development courses. Most importantly, Kalvialaya
Founder & Managing Trustee helps young people think beyond their daily existence. Raju says, “Thanks to Kalvialaya ‘Youth in need course’, it has helped in pursue his higher
education with confidence and ready for this transition”.
Those who would like to participate in this noble venture are welcome to support any of the below schemes.
KALVIALAYA 

As a volunteer to teach and counsel the students or guide the teachers and monitor the lesson plans.
Sponsor a Student: Rs 5,000 per annum per student
 Educational Materials (Guides/Note Books/Geometry Box/Test Sheets/Pens): Rs. 1000 per annum per student
 Uniform Set Rs 500 per annum per student
“Education is a lifetime inheritance. It is lifetime insurance. Education is the key to success, a
vehicle to a brighter future. Without education, there is little that a person can do, actually th
The cheque / draft can be sent favoring ‘KALVIALAYAM TRUST’ to our Address: No.1/866, 11 Street, Karthikeyapuram, Madipakkam, Chennai
there is nothing a person can do.” 600 091, Tamil Nadu, India.
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