Recent Activities

The COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged the world for over a year, and the current second wave swarming through India is breaking records in case numbers. In these trying times, we have cooperated with the Government of Kerala to release these three snippets urging us all to take proper precautions in order to defeat COVID-19.


Second meeting held for palliative care initiative with Pallium India

A second meeting for our palliative care initiative, conducted in collaboration with Pallium India has been held at Gramodharana Grandhashala, Konchira, Vembayam on June 24, 2022.

New palliative care initiative in collaboration with Pallium India

In collaboration with Pallium India, we are starting a new initiative in the field of palliative care. A meetings has been held on June 23, 2022, at Pothujana Granthashala, Thottumukku, Nedumangad to identify and recruit volunteers for the initiative.

Indian’s first transgender survey report reaching a global audience

Trans Lives Matter, a report of the seminal Kerala State Transgender Survey 2014—A survey detailing the experiences of transgender people in Kerala—will be catalogued in the Library of Congress, USA, one of the world’s largest libraries. The report was received on April 17th, 2022 by Ms. Viji, to be preserved for hundreds of years to come.

Congratulations Aswathy B for Sports Talent Award 2021

One of our children, Aswathy, through hard work and dedication earned H&R Block’s Sports Talent Award 2021 for her performance in the junior softball nationals.

Poiesis Exat Online Course Starts Today

The Poiesis Exat Online Course conducting by SCARS Barcelona, who we have partnered with, starts today at 6:00 PM. The course is intended for Indian professionals in the field of health who work in the field of oncology and trauma and others professionals who have an interest in integrating different expressive arts, creative and somatic resources in their professional practice, within the framework of trauma and embodiment.

Congratulations Aswathy for Academic Excellence Award

The Karakulam Service Cooperative Bank has awarded Aswathy for her academic excellence in earning full A+ in the SSLC examinations. The function was inaugurated by Adv. G.R. Anil, Food, Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs and Legal Metrology Minister.

20 Phones Donated as Part of Smartphone Donation Drive

Our smartphone donation drive is running successfully, with the support of the donors allowing us to supply 20 phones to eligible students of Govt. V&HSS Karakulam and Govt. UPS Karakulam, along with some degree students from various colleges. Special thanks to Punyam and all our donors.

H&R Block Gifts our SSLC Toppers

H&R Block has given our four children who aced the SSLC this year gifts for their achievement. We thank H&R for their kindness and genorosity.

Our SSLC Toppers Make the News

The News Minute, a Banglore based digital newspaper, has covered the recent achievement of our children in acing the SSLC. You can read the article here.

Congratulations to Aswathy, Ardra, Pavithra and Amal for Acing the SSLC

Aswathy scored A+ in all 10 subjects, Ardra and Pavithra got A+ in nine and A in one, and Amal got a couple A+ and B+. We congratulate them for their monumental achievement.

Aswathy and Soorya Win 3rd Place at State Championship

Aswathy and Soorya Win 3rd Place at the 25th Kerela State Junior Softball State Championship for Girls at Central Stadium Thiruvananthapuram. We are very proud of their achievement.

Congratulations to Rahul, Soorya, and Aswathy for District Team Selection

Congratulations to Rahul, Soorya, and Aswathy for being selected into the Thiruvananthapuram district junior softball team!

NBCFDC visits and contributes to our cause

The National Backward Classes Finance & Development Corporation, as part of their Raising Day celebrations, contributed various home appliances and clothes to Chilla. We are eternally thankful for their benefaction.

H&R Block Celebrates Christmas with our Children

American tax preperation company H&R Block, as part of a comprehensive effort to spread joy around the world, has celebrated Christmas with Chilla. Our children are estatic at the opportunity and we thank H&R for their kindness.

English class held by Nandu Raveendran

Nandu Raveendran held English classes at Chilla. In an anglocentric world, the importance of having English as a skill in one’s arsenal is indispensible, and Nandu has guided our children closer to the goal of mastering the langauge.

Live Law Research Associate holds lecture on constitution

A Live Law Research Associate held an enlightening lecture on the Indian constitution at Chilla. Explaining the structure and function of the document, he instilled to our children the significance of the constitution and the role it in our democracy.

Aswathy gets Canara Bank Education Scholarship

One of our children, Aswathy, through hard work and dedication earned the Canara Bank Education Scholarship for SC Students.

Coming Out: Celebrating Diversity

The Social Work Students Association of Loyola College, Trivandrum, presented an LGBT-themed gathering at Stutter Hall, on August 21, 2019.

Mandanmarude Katturajavu

Our children in association with Mannappam—a children’s wing of Abhinaya theater—developed and performed a play based on a folk story revolving around the Santal. The play was performed at the State Central Library Hall.

Manaveeyam Queer Fest 2017

The Manaveeyam Queer Fest was held at the Manaveeyam Veethi on Sunday evening, organised by the Oasis Cultural Society and the Manaveeeyam Theruvorakkoottam.

5th Kerala Queer Parade

The 5th Kerala Queer Pride was a display of solidarity from the LGBT community, with more than 400 participants marching along the streets of Ernakulam.

4th Kerala Queer Parade

The 4th Kerala Queer Pride was held at Thrissur and start at 2 pm from the Thrissur Vidyarthi Corner and end at Kerala Sahithya Akadami.

4th Kerala Queer Parade

The 4th Kerala Queer Pride was held at Thrissur and start at 2 pm from the Thrissur Vidyarthi Corner and end at Kerala Sahithya Akadami.