Virundhu — a feast for change to raise funds for Nalandaway's projects
Sriram V, founder of NalandaWay says that the proceeds from this fund raiser, scheduled for June 14, would be devoted to a project called 'Vaanam Vasapadum'. 'Through this project, we aim to help children from across Tamil Nadu who have been victims of abuse. It is a strong rehabilitation programme that addresses their trauma,' Sriram says. According to him, approximately 3,400 children from across Child Care Institutions (CCIs) are to benefit under the said project.
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