Vanavil is more than just a school — it is a joyful and nurturing space where children are encouraged to
Programs
Our programs are more than services — they are second chances. Across Nagapattinam and deep into tribal hamlets, Vanavil’s initiatives work to restore lost childhoods, renew dignity, and spark lasting hope.
Be it bringing a child out of labor, guiding a tribal girl toward higher education, or empowering mothers with skills, every step we take is driven by empathy and purposeful impact.

The Vanavil Children’s Home provides a new beginning for nomadic girls in need of care and protection. We offer holistic …
For many women belonging to Nomadic Communities, begging at temples and public gatherings
While access to primary education remains limited for Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Nomadic Tribe (NT) communities,
Vanavil operates 12 Afterschool Learning Centres in Nomadic Hamlets across Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, and Thiruvarur districts, where we reach out to …
Vanavil, in collaboration with the District Child Protection Unit, leads a focused campaign against child begging through the