Theme: Initiating Equality – Social Change is My Responsibility The Boys Standing for Gender Equality (BS4GE) initiative at Vidiyal continues its mission to nurture boys as advocates of equality. The two-day programme brought together boys from diverse backgrounds to reflect on gender norms, privilege, and respectful relationships. The event began with the Inaugural Ceremony, featuring the VCRM Movement Song and […]

On 2nd November 2025, the Ripple Circle was held in the morning, anchored by Mr. S. Muthu. The session focused on “The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.” Mr. Muthu explained the key provisions of the Act, highlighting the rights it protects and the punishments for offenses under it. The session was conducted through group discussions, […]

The Social Audit on Environmental Justice was held on 26th October 2024 at Sakthi-Vidiyal. The event featured the final presentations of audit experiences and findings, where participants shared their insights from conducting social audits in their communities. The program began with Welcome and Context Setting by Mr. S. Anil Godwin Kumar, followed by Experience Sharing led by Children. The Key […]

The Ripple Circle held on 26th October 2025 focused on the theme “உண்ணும் உணவை தெரிவு செய்வது, எனது அடிப்படை உரிமை” (Choosing What I Eat Is My Basic Right). The session was facilitated by Mr. Arul from Vanmuhil, Tirunelveli, who is well known for his unique and engaging way of communicating through fun and meaningful songs, many of which are his own […]

As part of celebrating all festivals at Vidiyal, Diwali was joyfully celebrated at the Vidiyal Main Centre. The entire program was facilitated by children from the Vidiyal Child Rights Movement (VCRM), with full support from staff and volunteers. The celebration was filled with fun games, laughter, and festive spirit, as children participated enthusiastically and enjoyed the activities. To mark the […]

The International Day of the Girl Child was celebrated on October 11th and 12th at the Vidiyal Training Centre with the theme “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines of Crisis.” This two-day event was an entirely girls’ and women-led program, celebrating the power, voice, and leadership of girls. On the first day, the participants […]

Vidiyal recently organized a five-day residential camp from 27th Sep to 1st October 2025 at Tiruchendur under the theme “களத்தில் நின்று போராடு, வெற்றி என்றும் உன்னோடு.” Close to 100 children from Vidiyal’s urban and rural program areas participated in this life-shaping journey. The camp offered a vibrant mix of learning and fun. Sessions on the theme encouraged children to build courage, […]