Tarunya Foundation

Where Hope Meets Opportunity

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Who we are?

Tarunya Foundation is a registered non-profit organization committed to transforming the lives of rural children and youth by equipping them with the skills, confidence, awareness, and agency needed to envision and build a brighter future. Founded on the belief that every individual deserves the opportunity to realize their full potential, we strive to bridge critical gaps in education, leadership, and safety for communities that need it the most. 

By addressing both immediate needs and long-term aspirations, we aim to inspire meaningful transformation, ensuring that each child and youth we reach embarks on a journey towards a fulfilling and impactful life. Together, we are not just shaping individuals; we are empowering communities for a stronger, more equitable future.

The Challenge

Broken Foundations

Across rural and urban settings, many schools fail to provide holistic education due to outdated teaching methods, lack of adequate resources, and systemic inefficiencies, leaving children unprepared for real-world challenges with a weak foundation.

Institutions Falling Short

Educational institutions in rural settings often lack the infrastructure and support needed to impart relevant skills, emotional resilience, and critical thinking, leaving students underprepared for modern opportunities.

The Weight of Inequality

Economic struggles and social marginalization continue to deprive children and youth of essential support, stifling their dreams and limiting their potential in both rural and urban underserved communities

The Awareness Deficit

Many children in rural and urban low-resource areas grow up with limited access to safe spaces, diverse opportunities, and critical knowledge, leaving them vulnerable and unprepared to navigate challenges like personal safety and child protection.

Our Programs

Vidiyal Learning Center

Vidiyal Learning Centre nurtures the potential of rural children by addressing foundational gaps in education. Through activity-based learning, mentoring, and emotional support, the program creates a safe and joyful environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, laying the groundwork for a brighter future
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VRIKSHAM

Vriksham empowers rural youth with the socio-emotional skills, career readiness, and confidence they need to succeed. This one-year hybrid program equips participants with tools for holistic growth, enabling them to overcome systemic challenges, embrace leadership roles, and achieve their aspirations.
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VISHWAS

Project Vishwas champions the cause of child safety and protection through awareness and training on the POCSO Act. By educating children, parents, and communities in both rural and urban areas, the project fosters safe spaces and ensures that every child understands their rights, boundaries, and the importance of personal safety.
Vriksham empowers rural youth with the socio-emotional skills, career readiness, and confidence they need to succeed. This one-year hybrid program equips participants with tools for holistic growth, enabling them to overcome systemic challenges, embrace leadership roles, and achieve their aspirations.
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Aligning with Global Impact

Our Programs work towards advancing the following Sustainable Development Goals.

Stories of Hope

"During one of the reflective sessions, I realized that I have been underestimating myself and that led me to behave selfishly with everyone. I was surprised to see my friends support and empathize with me while holding space for me to learn. I am very strongly practicing Empathy and Commitment as my values. My English buddy call with Vishal anna is supporting me to improve my English Language skills and I am also learning punctuality from him."
Nandhini, VLC Student
"Here we are not only learning skills but also ways of living life. I have started to understand the importance and ways of being a responsible citizen. I feel glad to see the progress I have made in my English skills. I feel confident speaking in English in a group. I am also being supported step by step to plan and work on my dream career. Through monthly calls, my mentor and I create a learning plan and curate tasks that will help me achieve my goals."

Pavithra, VYLP Student (B.A Economics)


"During the COVID-19 lock down, our children were tired of spending time at home watching television. Vidiyal Learning Centre supported them through this period by organizing sessions and activities at the Centre, encouraging reading books in the Vidiyal Library, practicing spoken English, sharpening their existing talents through practice at the center, and buttressing instructions in academic subjects for children unable to attend classes."

Saroja, Mother of VLC student Lalitha  


"Volunteering with Tarunya has been one of the highlights of my year. It has been an absolute joy to interact and get to know the wonderful children of Tarunya. While I hope that I have been able to teach them a few things about polity and legal awareness, I am so grateful to the kids for all the positivity, fun, and inquisitiveness they bring to every session."
Juhi Srivastava, VLC Volunteer Facilitator
 "It has been a great experience to teach the kids who are high on energy and curious about life. It is a 2-way process of learning, creating and contributing"

- Ramya Venkataraman


Volunteer Facilitator


 ‘It was a very significant learning journey for me. Through this internship, I was able to identify my strengths and weaknesses more clearly. It improved my confidence and also increased my awareness about the community and challenges associated with it. I am grateful to both akkas for guiding at every step to make the most out of the internship. "

- Karthick


Community Library Intern

Our Supporters

We are immensely grateful to these organizations for believing in us and supporting our cause by multiple means like mentorship support, workshops, material resources, curriculum collaborations, volunteer support and funding.

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