For Nomadic Children,
Education Unlocks Everything

It's 2025, yet thousands of children from nomadic communities in Tamil Nadu
remain invisible, denied education, nutrition, and protection.
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We create Pathways to equality for India’s Nomadic Children

For children from nomadic communities, education isn’t just learning—it’s transformation, breaking cycles of poverty and stigma that have persisted for generations.

Since 2005, Vanavil Trust has pioneered innovative approaches to support neglected nomadic communities. We combine education, nutrition, child protection, and livelihood programs to create lasting change. By providing culturally responsive solutions and leveraging local partnerships, our goal is to reach every nomadic child in need across Tamil Nadu.

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Vanavil is a joyful, nurturing space for nomadic children to grow. It fosters holistic growth, confidence, and curiosity, on a foundation of safety, freedom, and trust.

Vanavil Children’s Home provides a new beginning for nomadic girls. We offer holistic support in academics, sports and vocational skills, empowering them to shape their future with confidence.

Vanavil’s Alternative Livelihoods program unlocks a new future for nomadic tribal women, providing them with the tools for economic independence.

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Focus Area

EDUCATION

Innovative learning models tailored to nomadic children's unique needs and cultural context.

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CHILD
PROTECTION

Safe spaces and intervention programs to prevent begging, trafficking, and early marriage.

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NUTRITION

Comprehensive food security initiatives ensuring healthy development for vulnerable children.

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WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

Economic independence for mothers to break intergenerational cycles of poverty.

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Journeys of Selfless Service

Hear from happy volunteer

“Vanavil is a safe haven for the kids it serves, providing support and encouragement to streamline the children of migrant populations into public school. It acts as a school for the younger children and provides after school help for the older children who have begun attending the public school nearby. Vanavil gives the children a place to stay (in the hostel attached to the school) and people who care for them (the teachers, cooks, and social workers). These underprivileged children are provided with the opportunity for success at Vanavil, a school and home that provides the freedom and support for them to achieve their dreams.”

Hear From happy Volunteer

“We visited the school as a group of friends. What struck one immediately was a sense of pride and happiness in the school. The young teachers and the young children owned the space and acted as warm guides, showing every nook and corner. The dorms were especially welcoming with the amazing paintings done by the children on all available surfaces.”

Our District Collector

“Vanavil Trust has made a substantial impact by supporting the education and nutrition of over 1000 nomadic tribal children and higher education of more than 150 first generation graduates from Nomadic Tribal Communities. The Vanavil team deserves appreciation for working among the most marginalised communities and ensuring that they get education, nutrition and livelihood opportunities.”

Hear from happy Volunteer

“When I visited Vanavil, I noticed the trust and relationship between the community members, children and the organisation – I am sure it has taken a lot of work, learning and understanding of the community by the members of Vanavil to reach this stage. It is also noteworthy that the lifestyle of the nomadic communities and their culture have value, respect and has been given importance in the school run by Vanavil Trust.
Vanavil Trust has made a substantial impact by supporting the education and nutrition of over 1000 nomadic tribal children and higher education of more than 150 first generation graduates from Nomadic Tribal Communities. The Vanavil team deserves appreciation for working among the most marginalised communities and ensuring that they get education, nutrition and livelihood opportunities.”

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For Nomadic Children,
Education Unlocks Everything

We create Pathways to equality for India’s Nomadic Children

Join Our Mission by Supporting Our Causes

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