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TNF - ABC Project

Empowerment underprivileged rural students

Established in 1974, Tamil Nadu Foundation (TNF) emerged from the passion and drive of a group of Americans with Tamil roots. This nonprofit’s simple mission is to help and support communities in Tamil Nadu, India:

TNF Mission
To empower the underserved in Tamil Nadu (India) through Education, Women’s Empowerment, Rural Development, and Health & Hygiene by enriching their educational, social, economic, and cultural status.

TNF USA Bay Area Musical Instruments and Concert Uniform Support Donation

Instruments and Uniforms for Udumalaipettai Music Students | TNF USA

Tamil Nadu Foundation USA
A board-approved project

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Help young musicians!

I am Sanjay, a youth member of the TNF Bay Area chapter. Students at the Government Music School in Udumalpet, Tamil Nadu are learning several art forms, but their families cannot afford instruments, music books or concert costumes. I would love to extend a small help to them, and I hope you will join me.

Our goal₹3,00,000about $3,150 USD

Students' needs

Tax-exempt charity, Tax ID 52-1064562. Your donation may be tax deductible.

Why I am doing this

I volunteered as a teacher in India, leading spoken English lessons online and guiding students in maths, science and English in person at a school in Thanjavur. That experience is why TNF matters so much to me.

I wanted to find another way to help and to spread the impact further. I believe financial difficulty should never stop talented students from getting a quality music education or taking part fully in school performances, and this project is how I can help make that true.

How your generous donation helps

Buy musical instruments
Buy music books
Buy concert costumes

Each student is chosen by need and by how fully they take part in music class.

Government Music School

About the School

Tagore Building,
Old Municipality Office,
Kuttai Thidal, Dhali Road,
Udumalpet - 642126,
Tiruppur District,
Tamil Nadu

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The Government Music School building at Tagore Building, Udumalpet, with its signboard — The Government Music School, Tagore Building, Udumalpet.

The school teaches

Vocal Music
Thevaram Music
Nadaswaram Music
Tavil Music
Violin Music
Bharatanatyam
Mridangam Music

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Thank you for being part of their music.

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The Bay Area/SFO Chapter

The Bay Area/SFO Chapter stands as a beacon of support and progress for TNF USA. The chapter is driven by a shared commitment with TNF USA to uplift the state of Tamil Nadu and make a tangible difference in the lives of its people.

We strive to support the TNF mission by:

Sponsoring the ABC project, focused on educating underprivileged rural students at the following schools in Chennai District:

1. Greater Chennai Higher Secondary School, Shenoy Nagar
2. Government Boys High School, Mogappair East

Supporting the Digital Classroom at the Government MMDA higher secondary school
Offering a Youth Online Exchange program (YOX Program) at the Anvarthikanpet school Vellore District , a program where young students in Tamil Nadu are taught soft skills, grammar and spoken english by North American youth, with the added benefit of a cultural exchange happening between the two.

Together, we can make a difference!

Watch this space for more opportunities to get involved and how you can support!

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Watch Our ABC Project

TNF launched the ABC project in eight schools in Sivaganga district. The project has transformed the schools, and the students, for better, in many ways. Read More