To break the "poverty - manual labour" cycle of the economically underprivileged through education.
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How do we teach at Gurukulam?
Family earnings less than Rs. 10,000
per month(or less than US $4 per day).
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Founded in 2004, with just 34 students and 2 teachers. Presently 243 students from LKG to Grade XII, with 22 teachers and 8 staff.
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All administrative cost are borne by the trustees.
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Under the able guidance of Sensei Murali, senior black belt in Karate (Shitoryu Style), and earlier under the guidance of (late) Sensei Ravi Krishnan, children have won several tournaments including state level and national level championships. Read more..
Under the guidance of Shri Vajravelu all our students practise Yoga. It nurtures inner strength, health and tranquility. Students are also imparted “How to Live” moral classes for all round perspectives. Read more..
We provide a daily nutritious balanced lunch for all our students, along with morning cereal and snacks. Read more...
This is an amazing story of Dharini, who joined us as Kindergarten student in 2004. Coming from an economically under-privileged background, she went on to graduate in B.Sc., Medical Biotechnology and now works as a Consultant Technician for treating vertigo patients in Chennai.Read her inspiring journey here..
Selvam dropped out of school after 8th grade to help his father’s fishing business. Gurukulam stepped in and supported him to continue his studies and today Selvam is an Officer in the Merchant Navy! Read more...
Pragadeesh is the son of a fisherman.... and his dreams when he was 5 years old was to become a Doctor! He joined Gurukulam when he was 4 years old. Today - Pragadeesh is doing his 10th standard at Gurukulam. Read more about it at
The first batch of graduates from our Tailoring Course Programme earned their first salary. It was a very happy moment.A portion of the school uniforms of our children were stitched by the first batch. It was indeed a very well stitched set of uniforms and of course a proud moment for all of us. Read more..
Thanks to funding from Macquarie Group Foundation, courses in Electrical and Home Appliances has been started.Children from 6th grade to 8th grade have started learning a vocational trade as part of their all round learning at Gurukulam. Read more..
Our children at Gurukulam are introduced to vocational courses as part of their education. Read more..
To make the dreams of these economically poor children come true, Gurukulam needs your support. Donations of any amount will go a long way in bringing smiles on Gurukulam children.
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Email us at: capt.nandkumar@trustchildren.org
