TYCL, college jointly hold event to empower tribal community
Bhavani, a mother of five, received a tailoring machine at the celebrations, jointly held by the TYCL and the Department of Social Work, RAAK Arts and Science College, recently.
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Trust for Youth and Child Leadership (TYCL), a youth-led non-profit organisation holding the “Special Consultative Status” with the Economic and Social Council, the U.N., since 2018, and the Department of Social Work, RAAK Arts and Science College, Puducherry, jointly celebrated the International Day of World Indigenous People 2024 recently by taking a significant step towards empowering the Athiyan tribal community of Poothurai.
In the ceremony, Bhavani, a mother of five, received a tailoring machine, which would provide her and her family a means of livelihood, the TYCL said in a release.
Dr. Soumya Devasia, Head, Department of Social Work, RAAK Arts and Science College, delivered the inaugural address. Yuvayazhini, Associate Director, Trust for Youth and Child Leadership, spoke about the detailed scope of the event and the importance of sustainability. The TYCL has also extended support to the children of the community by providing school bags and stationery. It is also planning to establish an evening tuition centre for children at Poothurai.
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