Ragavi and Ragini Radiate Beauty and Joy
Ragavi and Ragini came to our HoPE Learning Center in Eari in need of stability, friendship and guidance. Now they are best friends who make beautiful flower garlands, birds and animals out of colored paper. They have brought much joy to others in their families and village by hanging their colorful creations all over, inside… Read More ›
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. During this holiday, HoPE Learning Center children of both genders made posters on famous women’s personalities. They searched for pictures and referred to books… Read More ›
Boopathi Aspires To Higher/ Hire Callings
Boopathi is one of the more fortunate children within our system of HoPE Learning Centers. He lives with one sibling, parents and grandparents. His father works as a garage mechanic and earns just enough money to support the family. Boopathi doesn’t take his good fortune of having both parents and a steady family income for… Read More ›
Happy Birthday To Our Beloved Founder!
Tripura Foundation’s founder, Dr. Baskaran Pillai, turns 70 on February 1st, and we invite you to join us in celebrating him! Dr. Pillai says, “You have to be aware of the suffering of others and be compassionate. Compassion is the most important virtue.” To contribute to his mission of removing suffering of all kinds,… Read More ›
Pongal Festival
In Tamil Nadu, India, Pongal is a festival, which, according to the Tamil calendar, is normally celebrated from January 14 to January 17. The four day festival includes Bhogi Pongal, the first day when people get up early in the morning and light sacred bonfires. Children dance around Bhogi singing songs in praise of god.… Read More ›