Nesam Summer camp 2023 held at Tambaram
78 Kids from lowline areas participated and made the camp successful.
Tuition from Kgs to 10th Std
Nesam Republic Day Celebration at GIRM Hospital
EWNS FEAST
Read here the Femina article about NESAM and our EWNS FEAST initiative.
CAMP C-ART
We started our initative on 24.05.2021 to bring the arts and craft summer classes to the digital platform. In the first two video sessions 48 children from 6 various homes took part.
Food Drive in Chennai Government hospitals
We started our food drive in Government Hospitals in chennai to provide the care takers, patients and other elders with luch and dinner. We cover Stanley Hospital, KMC Hospital, Rajiv Gandhi General Hospital, Omandhurar Hospital and the Corporation Hospital in Kodambakkam.
Free Auto Ambulance
Please advise people who are in need.
Nesam Food Club
Elite members of NESAM and many single women of our Nesam Food Club at Athikuppan village and Kattupudi Village prepare food for the abandened elders. We plan to spread this to other villages. If anyone is interested to be a part of our food club, please contact us.
REPUBLIC DAY 2021
On the occassion of our Republic Day, Nesam distributed travel bags, bedsheets, towels, hygenic kits, snacks, beverages and breakfast to the inmates of the Government Institue for Rehabilitation at KK Nagar, Chennai.
NESAM DAY 2020
Due to the pandemic situation, the usual external activities were avoided. We conducted painting competition for children from various homes on themes based on their age. Children of Class 1-4 were asked to draw one cartoon character of their choice. Children of classes 5-8 were given the topic, "Save trees, Grow Tress". "Blood Donation" was the theme for the children of classes 9-12.
Phase 9 of COVID-19 Support
We provided rice and basic provision to 36 families of visually challenged people in Thiruninravur and 24 single women in Kodambakkam
3rd Set of Phase 8 of COVID-19 Support
Rice and basic provision was provided to 80 families of tribal villages of Kilinchali Medu, Nedumaram, Vadapattinam and Nedukaram near Kalpakkam through Village Vision
Phase 8 COVID-19 Support
In Phase 8, we provided rice and provision to 400 migrant workers from other states and to 50 families of visually challenged people in Pammal
Support in COVID-19 Situation
NESAM is supporting various old age and orphanage homes, daily wagers, destitude women, rural families and tribal villages. Till now we have supported 777 families and 61 orphanage and old age homes. We thank each and every soul who helped us in this cause.
Phase 7 COVID-19 Support
In Phase 7, we provided rice and basic provison to 100 families of differently abled people in villages near Pulicat Lake and around 200 families from the tribal villages of Javvadu Hills.
Phase 6 COVID-19 Support
In Phase 6, we provided rice and basic provison to 203 families in Kanikankuppam, Pazhaverkadu and Ponneri.
Phase 5 COVID-19 Support
In Phase 5, 625kg of rice was proided to 13 orphanages and special homes. Basic provision kit with 5kg rice was provided to 75 families of daily wagers and destitute women.
Phase 4 COVID-19 Support
26 families in Athikuppam and around 150 families in Gummidipoondi were provided with basic provision kit.
Phase 3 COVID-19 Support
13 Homes were proided with basic provisions
- Ziya Home
- Paradise
- Mahaveer Illam
- Vallalar Home
- Shanthi Bhavan
- Night Shelter
- Bavishya Deepam
- Annai Anabalaya
- Open Door
- Alisha Shelter
- Seers
- Little Hearts
- Thambi Illam
Phase 2 COVID-19 Support
From 7th to 9th of April, various orphanges and old age homes were proided with basic provisions.
- Samarpanam
- Samarpana Special Home
- Hope Special Home
- Beth Abhi
- Prema Vasam
- Maghizhchi
- Love Foundation
- Bharathamata
- Annai Bharathamata Illam
- Little Hearts
- Street Vision
- Dazzly Stone
- Anbu Illam
- Annai Illam
- Shri Sharadha
- Sirumalargal
- Reheboth
- Little Drops
Phase 1 COVID-19 Support
35 Transgenders in Coimbatore were provided basic provisions on 4th of April 2020. From 4th to 6th of April, various orphange homes were provided with basic provisions.
- Saranalaya
- Udhavum Nanbargam Boys and Girls
- Day Spring
- Annai Illam
- Jcrom Home
- Adheeswara
- Sai Home
- Arunodhya
- Hive Foundation
- Greater Love
- Truth Foundation
- Child Home
- Home of Hope
- Maria Mercy Mission
- Tansowa
Women's Day
Women's day was celebrated at the community center.
19th year of Christmas and Newyear Celebrations
Like every year, we celebrated Christmas and the Newyear for the straight 19th year with children from over 30 orphanages at Udhayam Kalyana Mandapam, Ashok Nagar.
The programme started at 2pm with a grand lunch followed by games and events organised by D&A Events. Before the entertainment shows, Christmas and Newyear cake was cut by the children. Entertainment shows included a Mime show by G'Mime Studio and a Puppet Show by Magic Show. The celebrations ended with the distribution of gifts to the children.
NESAM DAY 2019
NESAM celebrated its annual NESAM DAY 2019 with around 750 children and volunteers in MGM Dizee World.
First year anniversary - Nesam Community Center
It was time to look back and cherish the achievements of the first year of the Nesam Community Center. It was also the time to look forward to the upcoming 365 days. We would like to thank everyone who contributed in this journey.
Here is an article about our community center on Valasai Times dated the 16.03.2019.
Blood donation camp
Nesam conducted blood donation camp at SMDPVC School for the inpatients of MH, Egmore. We could collect 66 units
Independence Day 2019
at GIRM (Government Institute of Rehabilitation for physically challenged)
News article about summer camp
Valasai Times reported about out summer camp on their publication dated 11.05.2019.
Summer Camp 2019
Summer camp for underprivileged children was conducted on 01.05.2019 at our community center in Valasaravakkam, Chennai. 62 Children took part in this one-day-camp and were taught arts and crafts. We thank the volunteers for their support.
Christmas and Newyear celebration 2018
Christmas and Newyear was celebrated with children from various homes at Udhayam Kalyana Mandapam. The children were given bags, stationery and personal care items. More news to follow.
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Dinamalar Article
Aritcle about NESAM under "Solgirargal" section in Dinamar dated the 8th June 2018. Read here..
Aval Vikatan
Interview of Ms.Prema, Aval Vikatan, 26.06.2018. Read here..
Nesam Day 2018
Nesam day was celebrated with around 400 children from various orphanage homes at MGM.
Nesam Day 2017
Nesam day was celebrated with 350 children from various orphanage homes at MGM. Thank you all who suppoted this cause.
Nesam Day 2016
Nesam day was celebrated for the 17th consecutive year. Around 300 children from various homes were taken to MGM. Thank you all who suppoted this cause.
Free Tuition Center
Nesam organised tuition centers for underprivileged children at Erikkarai, Eriputhu, Saathanur, Odagathur, Athikuppam, Ponneri and Kandigai.
Republic Day 2016
Republic Day 2016 at Government Insitute of Rehabilitation for Physically Challenged
Republic Day 2016 with school kids at Palavedu Village, Thinnanur, Thiruvallur and with kids from the orphanage home 'Hand of Hope' in Thiruverkadu
NESAM'S CHRISTMAS 2015 & NEW YEAR 2016 Celebrations.
Children from various shelters participated in Nesam's 15th Year of Christmas & New Year Celebration on friday the 25th December 2015 between 11 am and 5 pm at Udhayam Kalyana Mandapam, Ashok Nagar, Chennai 83.
Children were welcomed by Nesam youth team. While it was Christmas for all it was a grand Birthday celebration as well for those lucky kids born on 25th Dec and 1st Jan. There was abundant and delicious food for the stomach, but more importantly, there was ‘food for thought’ and ‘joy’ viz.Puppet Show, Skit, Dances, Mimicry, Drum Show in a grand way. Variety Programmes were performed by Nathan Brothers.
Philanthropists Mr. B Ramesh Babu, Chief General Manager, State Bank of India, Chennai circle, Mr. R Selvaraj, AGM PR & CSB,SBI, Chennai LHO, Mr. R Natarajan, Regional Manager, RBO2, SBI, Chennai Zonal Office and other top officials participated and distributed School Bags for the children. Mr K Muthusamy owner of Udhayam Kalyana Mandapam, Mr. T P Chandra sekaran (former RS) from SBI Officer's Association, Mr. Kirupakaran, Deputy General Secretary, SBI Staff Union, Former General Secretaries Mr. C M Baskaran & Balasubramanian & many members from SB Staff Union visited and encouraged the children. Volunteers from many fields including Sneham- Infy, were the main witnesses of Nesam's X mas Programme and they distributed the gifts to the children.
Actor Mr. Vishal, Actor Ms. Bindu Madhavi, Cinematographer Mr. Balasubramaniem, Directors Mr.Prabhu Solomon and Mr.Pandi Raj & Choreographer Ms.Rekha Angelina visited and encouraged the kids and the whole team Mr. V Ponraj, Advisor, Abdul Kalam Vision India Movement addressed the Children to become the Pillars of the Nation.
Main Sponsors for this programme are:
- State Bank of India — School Bags
- Sneham - (Infosys) — Dresses
- B S Abdur Rahman University — Transport
- Udhayam Kalyana Mandapam — premises for the Event
- D & A Events — Full Event management
- Win Technologies — Dinner
- Sol Equipments & Service — Cakes
- Miming and variety Programmes — Kurinji from Thangam Serial in TV & Dummi Tappasu
- many more good hearted friends.
Report: Prema, Core Member, NESAM
News article in New Indian Express dated the 29.12.2015.
NESAM DAY celebrations, MGM.
Blood Donation Camp @ SBI Branch, Ashok Nagar, Chennai.
Independence Day 2015
Independence day celebrations with Children from Nesam Tuition Centers at Athikuppan, Odagathur and Saatthanur.
Republic Day 2015
Republic Day Celebrations with the inpatients of the Government Rehabilitation Center for the Physically Challenged.
X'mas 2014 & Newyear 2015
Christmas and New Year's Day celebration at Udhayam Kalayana Mandapam. Children were provided with books and bags. Actor Mr.Sivakarthikeyan, Actor/Producer Mr. Udhayanithi Stalin, Actor Mr. Soori, Director Mr. Paniraj, Director Mr.Prabhu Solomon were kindly present on the occassion and made children happy.
News article in New Indian Express dated the 03.01.2015.
Nesam Day 2014
Nesam Day celebrations with 250 children at MGM from various orphanage homes.
Independence Day 2014
Independence Day Celebration: Nesam organised a blood donation camp on 09-08-2014 from 09:30AM to 01:00PM at the SBI Campus in Ashok Nagar.
Republic Day 2014
Republic Day Event at Government Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine (GIRM), K.K. Nagar, Chennai
Nesam's Christmas and Newyear Celebrations
NESAM Christmas Day & New Year celebrations with Mr. Pandiraj, Film Director as Special Guest at Udhayam Kalyana Mandapam, Ashok Nagar.
SS International Live honoured and donated NESAM at Drummer Sivamani's Concert at Music Academy, Chennai.
NESAM DAY celebration with Children from various orphanages in VGP, Chennai.
On 20th October 2013, we celebrated the "Nesam Day" with our Team and around 300 Children from various orphanages. We sincerely thank everyone who supported us for this cause.
Blood Donation Camp was conducted at SBI Branch, Ashok Nagar.
Republic Day celebration at an hospital and distribution of gifts to the patients.
Grand Xmas and Newyear bash with the underprivileged
Christmas and New year celebrations with children from various Orphanages
Aug 11, 2012
Blood Donation Camp
In the event of India's 65th Independence Day Celebration, Nesam, in association with SBI Ashok Nagar Branch, Chennai, conducted a BLOOD DONATION CAMP on Saturday the 11th August 2012 at the branch premises. We collected 101 units of Blood which were collected by the Government Hospital for Women and Children (Maternity Hospital), Egmore. Chennai.
On this Special occasion, we also honored three freedom fighters who worked in the Army, who are SBI's Senior Customers viz. Shri. V. G. Rangarajan, K. T. Veera Raghavan and Durga Bai C. A. Shri. G. Thangappan, the Regional Manager of State Bank honoured them with shawls and garlands. Shri. G. Manilal, K. P. Padmanabhan and T. P. Arivalan -delegates of Lions Clubs, Chennai District Level were also present to encourage the Blood Donors.
News on Media
Bringing Festivity to orphanage kids
Christmas and Newyear celebrations with children from different orphanages was held at Udhayam Kalyana Mandapam, Chennai. Around 1,100 children from 30 different orphanage homes in and around Chennai participated in the celebrations.
News article on The Hindu dated the 01.01.2012
Oct 16, 2011
11th Nesam Day
Nesam Day with 295 children from different orphanages at MGM Dizzie World.
May 22,2011
Fun with colors
We conducted a summer camp for slum children at Chennai Corporation's Multipurpose Center, Vysarpadi. Around 80 children from the surrounding slum areas participated and benefitted from the Arts and Crafts courses.
News article on The Hindu dated the 29.05.2011
Mar 12,2011
Blood donation Camp
State Bank of India conducted a blood donation camp along with Nesam and the Madras Voluntary Blood Bureau at its Ashok Nagar branch.
News article on The Hindu dated the 13.03.2011
Aug 15,2011
Independence Day celerbations. Free Tuition centres at Athur & Bodi Reddy Kandigai
Christmas & Newyear 2010
Christmas Celebrations with 1,015 Children from various Homes.
Aug 15,2010
Free Study Center
Nesam's free study centers at Gummidipoondi RS Camp, Sholigapuram, Sivapuram-Ponneri, Alamadhi-Red Hills.
June 28, 2010
Distribution of notebooks and uniforms to various orphanage children. SBIOAssn, Chennai and Win Technologies kindly contributed the notebooks and Uni access, Chennai contributed the Uniforms.
May 22, 2010
Summer Camp
Nesam's Summer Camp at Chitlapakkam with 68 poor children.
Christmas and Newyear Celebrations 2009
Christmas Day celebrations with children from various orphanage homes. Actor Jeeva and Actor Prasanna graced the event with their presence.
Oct 04,2009
Nesam Day 2009
X-Mas Day celebrations 2008
0ct 19,2008
Nesam Day 2008
Nesam Day celebration at Queensland with children from various orphanages
Summer Camp 2007
Every year Nesam conducts in summer an Art and Craft camp for the underprivileged children. This year we conducted the csmp for slum children of Otteri and Pulianthope area at SMDPVC Hr Sec School, Choolai. 48 children participated in the camp, where they were taught to make PEN STANDS with ice cream sticks, LETTERS HOLDER in jute materials, GREETING CARDS in chart papers with paints and brushes, POT PAINTING with mud pot, paint and kundan stones for decorations and CRYSTAL TREE with crystal beads and gold strings. We arrange this camp for seventh year now for Children who cannot afford to pay for such summer arts & craft camps.
This year's event was successful and TV artist and Production Manager Ms. Shylaja Arun Kumar addressed the children and distributed school bags and writing blocks donated by Nesam State Bank of India, Ashok Nagar Branch. The children were also awarded valuable course certificates.
Jan 21, 2007
Blood Donation Camp
Blood Donation Camp was organized by SBI, Ashok Nagar Branch in association with Nesam and Lioness Club of Madras, Temple Bay. Film director, Shri Vasanth inaugurated the camp by donating his precious blood. SBI took this initiative under Community Services Banking. Shri D Nirubanathan, Chief Manager and staff members of Nesam and Lioness Club of Madras Temple Bay were actively involved.
Christmas 2006
Nesam celebrated X-MAS & NEW YEAR 2007 at Udhayam Kalyana Mandapam, Ashok Nagar, Chennai with around 450 children from the orphanage homes,
- Akshaya Home, Pallavaram
- Adheeswarar Children Home, Mudichur
- Amaidhi Illam, Kolathur
- Ananda Illam, an HIV Positive Home
- CHILD - Children Home, Korattur
- Good Life Centre, Mudichur
- Jeroham Children Home, Adambakkam
- Karunai Illam , Madambakkam
- Meenakshi Ramamurthy Edl. Trust, Porur
- Swamy Charitable Trust, Mugaliwakkam
- Thirukkural Peedam Gurukulam, Madhurantakam
- 7th Star Rehabilitation Centre, Korattur
The programme included the following:
- Games, Cake cutting by the Christmas Born children and distribution of cakes, Welcoming Santa Claus
- Puppet show, Magic show, Dance,
- Mimicry by Mime Gopi Group,
- Robot programme by Robot Ganesh & Group
- Dinner, gifts distribution (towels, bed sheets etc.)
Aug 16,2006
Independence Day 2006
Nesam celebrated Independence Day 2006 at Gnanodaya School, (a school for Leprosy Patients' Children) Venkatapuram, Singaperumal Koil. Dr. Valli Nayaki, Chief Doctor from Public Health Centre, Guduvanchery hoisted the National Flag on behalf of Nesam. We distributed sweets and biscuits to the children. Then a visit was paid to the colony of patients suffering from Leprosy where Dr. Saravanan, PHC, hoisted the National Flag.
At 1130 hrs, the cultural events took place with the presence of Mr. Ramakrishnan.I. Former President, Rotary Club, Mambalam, Officials from P H C, Guduvanchery, Ms. Prema from Nesam, Mr. Aravind from Pasumai Ullangal and Mr. Soundara Pandian, President, Leprosy Patients' Association. A victim with leprosy addressed the gatherings. Children performed dance and drama in which two children had the conversation about Gandhiji's transformation from boyhood to the youth to save India from British through AHIMSA. The whole conversation and the message it conveyed were brilliant and stayed in their hearts.
Nesam distributed 212 school bags to the children. For this noble cause, Yousuf Zulaikha Trust, State Bank of India, Purasaiwalkam and other members of Nesam supported with their generosity. The day came to an end with lunch.
May 28, 2006
Summer Camp
Free Summer Camp was conducted at Gandhi Nagar, East Tambaram, where handicrafts were taught to the participating kids. We thank you for the support you have extended by donating 75 dchool bags distributed to the poor children who participated in the camp.
Independence Day 2002
The 15th August 2002 holds adequate proof that we have amidst us people who belong to the category who add life to years!
Bouquet, festoons, groceries like, rice, dhall, wheat, jaggery, oil, ragi, biscuits and entertainment, you name it. You had it. All the elements that go into Independence Day Celebration. What overpowered these “usual” features is of course the “unusual”namely, the venue of the celebration. Well,the setting was NIMMADHI - a centre for the senior ex-servicemen and widows of exservicemen who participated in freedom struggle and second world war. The ashram itself is eight years old and the credit for its establishment goes to Mrs. Bama Natarajan, Located in R A Puram the centre and its noble objective makes us christen the place “NIMMADHI”- War Widows Welfare Association.
Little wonder that this choice was made by Ms.Prema an employee of State Bank of India, who believes that “Charity should no doubt begin at home, but not stop there!”. Having founded a Trust appropriately christened “NESAM” she considered it ideal that Independence Day Celebration SHOULD dispel the gloom of darkness surrounding the senior inmates of War Widows Welfare Association.
With the active participation of Ms.Prema, Mr. Nagarajan, Chief Manager State Bank of India, West Mambalam Branch and other members of Nesam, friends and staff of various Branches of State Bank of India assembled at the ashram, the morning transformed into a delightful scene reflecting rays of hope and happiness, nimmadhi in the eyes of the senior citizens. As we witnessed this group of adults blend into the senior citizens' group as they sponsored the lunch, we could conclude that their combined goal seemed to be:
Let us reach into their souls where they now see only darkness
Let us light a torch and hold them near
Let us wipe away their tears
Let us help them overcome their fears
Let us create a memorable morning for them to remember!
NESAM's unique Independence Day Celebration only goes to prove that some people never grow old, they just move their beauty from their faces to their hearts. Thanks Prema for effectively conveying that as one moves up the chronological ladder, one needs to understand that “Happiness is inward, and not outward; and so, it does not depend on what we have, but on what we are!”