Children using computers given from Ford at Porur Middle School- Oct 2017

Teachers Training Program as part of DLCC on 14 and 21 Oct 2017

Samatva 2017- World Mental Health Day - at The Banyan Adaikalam -Mogappair West on 10 Oct 2017

SAMATVA 2017
Once again all 44 clubs from IWC District 323 came together on World Mental Health Day for a Noble cause in the presence of District Chairman Padma Preetha Sumanth. Inner Wheel Club of Chennai Nolambur was also part of the event. We have recognized the following institutions
1. The Banyan
2. Swabodini
3. Vasantham
4. PCV
5. Aravind Foundation
6. Rehabot
7. Navajeevan
8. Premavasam
We have distributed Clothes for all Inmates. Ace Pianist and Musical Therapist Mr.Anil Srinivasan was the Chief Guest for the event. Speaker of the day was Mrs. Umashree Raghunath, IWC Madras South.

In Uma's words:

Spoke on mental illness recovery, rehabilitation, post recovery acceptance, employ-ability and urge to stop branding, calling for compassion and empathy today at The Banyan in Mogappair West,Chennai addressing our fellow Inner Wheel friends and people from several homes in the city catering to the needs of mentally ill. Sharing the stage with IWC Dist 323 Chairman Padma Preetha and renowned Pianist Anil Srinivasan - The Madras Pianist was a moment of pride and honour.
There is a dire need for acceptance of mental illness as any other illness and supporting treatment, rehabilitation and showing compassion and giving them equal opportunities to lead a normal life post recovery in our society. In this era of Cognitive technology and Artificial Intelligence, we still shun those with mental illness, treat them low, kill their self-esteem and hurt their self-respect. Even in this century, where the world is heading towards technological revolution, we don't stop from our primitive ways of addressing mental illness, belief in tantras and conventional style of handling this. The society still ignore, loves to be inside its own veil of untidiness created by the chaos of the modern society, neglect the symptoms, delay treatment, destroy acceptance and overall makes mental illness still a stigma. It is time to raise our voices for mental health insurance and better medical facilities, vocational and psychological rehabilitation and support those around us who need Support.

Thanks Arathi Narayanan for this opportunity. You guys did an amazing job today.
May this World Mental Health day, bring in peace, health and happiness to you all. Stay blessed. As Anil mentioned, Life is beautiful. Make it more merrier!

General Body Meeting - 9 Oct 2017 - At Indira Revi house

Mazhalai Oli Celebrations with the District - 7 Oct 2017, Saturday at Nehru Stadium

Happy Diwali to you.  May this festival of lights bring you good health, luck, prosperity and happiness. 

PDC Nallammai Ramanathan will be the Convener for this mega event .It is her Pet and  heart -warming  Project as she not only bears the  maximum cost  but also puts in her heart and soul into this event to see and hear the joy and sound of the children enjoying to the core.

District Treasurer Anuradha Karthik will be the Co-Convener and will be assisted ably by all Club Treasurers.

As you all are aware that our District takes great pride in performing this event with great magnitude as clubs identifying homes of under-privileged assemble under one roof. There will be several sports competitions which will be chosen for those children. They celebrate with us the festival of   lights , music and  dance. Cine top celebrity appearances is an added enjoyment to the children. This year we are conducting sports for the children. Along with it we will be giving  good sumptuous high tea with sweets and  snacks.Goodie bags will also be given to each child and crackers for the home . Highlight of the show is the fireworks where the children are excited to celebrate Diwali wih us.

This year Mazhalai  Oli is scheduled on 7^th of October 2017  at the Nehru Stadium from 2.00 pm onwards. A humble request most importantly to all  Presidents, Treasurers and all members of clubs to block their dates to attend and make this event a very memorable one.

All are aware about the Districts signature project -Mazhalai Oli on 7 th October at Nehru Stadium organized by Convener PDC Nallamma Ramanathan, Co Convener District Treasurer Anuradha Karthik and all the Club

treasurers of our District.

We send our sincere message of thanks for the marvelous support extended to us.  “THANK YOU” from the bottom of our heart for sponsoring to this event “MAZHALAI OLI”  the signature Project of our I.W. District 323 – Diwali celebrations and Sports Meet for the children.  You have brought joy to 850 children.  It was a satisfying, joyful and thundering success because of your contribution and participation.

“LITTLE DEEDS OF KINDNESS, LITTLE WORDS OF LOVE

MAKES THE EARTH A PARADISE LIKE THE HEAVEN”