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A lot of people ask us — what does volunteering at an old age home actually involve? The answer is simpler and more meaningful than most expect. You might spend a morning talking to residents, helping with a meal, or joining a tree plantation drive in the neighbourhood. You don't need any special skills. You just need time and a willingness to show up. If you're interested, fill out our volunteer registration form — we'd love to have you.

In November 2022, Ananda Vikatan — one of Tamil Nadu's most widely read magazines — featured Kadamai Foundation's student empowerment event, Manathil Uruthi Vendum. The event brought together 150+ students with Chief Guest Irai Anbu IAS, Former Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu. The programme focused on inspiring young minds from underserved communities to dream bigger and push beyond their circumstances. Being featured in Ananda Vikatan was a proud moment for the entire Kadamai

During the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, when oxygen cylinders were nearly impossible to find in Chennai, Kadamai Education and Social Welfare Trust launched India's first free Oxygen Co-Auto and Bike Ambulance. What started as a desperate response to a crisis became a lifeline for hundreds of families across North Chennai. In total, the initiative saved over 780 lives — completely free of charge. This is what Kadamai's commitment to community looks like in a