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Highlights
  • DORAI stands for Development, Opportunities, Resources, Access and Insight.
  • We help create Opportunities in the community which can enable individuals and groups to help themselves – be it education or economic initiatives.
  • Access is the key – for both the groups – disabled and non – disabled. Making services accessible is another major area that we try and work towards.

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Events

Theo's Spice(Support Program for Inclusive Care and Empowerment)

Date :   29 Mar 2025


The participants of THEO's SPICE (Support Program for Inclusive Care and Empowerment). Project at MNC, will engage in a friendly competition, showcasing their creativity, teamwork and growing craftsmanship. This event is a to their dedication and passion.
Date : 29-03-2025
Location : SUPRABHAT 7C 6th Street, MGR Salai, Chinna Nilangarai Kuppam, Palavakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600041

20th Anniversary Program

Date :   29 Mar 2025


Two decades of dreams, two decades of impact. DORAI FOUNDATION invites you to a sentimental journey through time, celebrating 20 years of making a difference. Join us as we reminisce, reflect, and celebrate the power of the community. 
Date : 29-03-2025

Location : Vidyasagar School, Kotturpuram

Time : 3 : 00 PM to 5 : 00 PM

Distribution of Stationery and Biscuits to 100 Children 

Date :   28 Mar 2025


Distribution of Stationery and Biscuits to 100 Children from Thirutanni Government School as part of their Annual Day Celebration 
Date : 28-03-2025

Location :  Thirutanni Government School


67th Award from World Brahmin Welfare Association

Date :   23 Mar 2025


Uttama Samaj Seva Vishesh Puraskar 
Date : 23-03-2025

Location : Sri Krishnaswamy Kalyana Mandapam, Hindi Prachar Sabha Road, T.Nagar Chennai

Time : 7 : 30 AM to 7 : 00 PM

Exemplar Award Function 

Date :   21 Mar 2025


The Tranquil Charitable Foundation
Date : 21-03-2025

Location : Gubbalala Government School, Bangalore, Karnataka

Time : 9 : 00 AM to 10 : 00 AM

Women's Day Celebration

Date :   15 Mar 2025


KVM. Dr. Sumithra Prasad now after having received the
Title and Award on our Indian Constitution Day that 26th November 2024
Date : 15-03-2025

Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Swasth Wellness Initiative

Date :   21 Feb 2025


Supporting Tribal Girl's Menstrual Health 
Date : 21-02-2025

Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Saksham Tamil Nadu 

Date :   18 Feb 2025


Awareness Program on Right of persons with Disability 
Date : 18-02-2025
Time : 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Location : MAC hall, Indian Chamber Building No 6, Esplanade, chennai


Inclusive Fest 2025

Date :   06 Feb 2025


Celebrating life in an inclusive way with zeal - zest with inspirational real life heros.
Date : 06-02-2025
Time : 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Location : Institute for Technology and Management, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 


Pongal-o-Pongal

Date :   13 Jan 2025


Celebrating Pongal Festival
Date : 13-01-2025
Time : 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Location : Suprabhat 7C 6th Street, MGR Salai, Palavakkam, Chennai-600041


Enactus VITC Welcomes KVJ Dr. Sumithra Prasad

Date :   30 Dec 2024


Key leader in an NGO impacting 1.27 million+ lives across India.                                                                                                        Date : 30-12-2024

Winter Internship

Date :   21 Dec 2024


Dorai Foundation proudly presents winter internship.                                                                                              Date : 21-12-2024 to 11-01-2025

Location : Cooperative arts and science college, Vadakara

Inclusive Christmas Celebration

Date :   21 Dec 2024


Dorai Foundation proudly presents Inclusive Christmas celebration.  
Let's spread joy, love and togetherness this festive season.      Date : 21-12-2024 
Time : 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Location : Chennai

Project Sneha Christmas Celebration

Date :   18 Dec 2024


Every smile shared is a gift wrapped in love. Let's make this Christmas unforgettable for everyone.                                            Date : 18-12-2024 

Location : Maria's old age home, St thomas mount, Chennai

SHAKTI Women Empowerment 

Date :   09 Dec 2024


The GVN self-help group has made significant progress in empowering women with hearing impairments, expanding from 6 to 13 members. This initiative is part of the DORAI Foundation's SHAKTI Women Empowerment Project, which aims to uplift women in various capacities. Tomorrow, we will welcome Dr. Gopinath, the State General Secretary of the TN Udavikaram Association for the welfare of the differently abled, as our chief guest. He will hand over Uniform Coats and Identity Cards to five new members, marking an important milestone in their journey.

Central to this initiative is G V Narayanan, a young, vibrant, and socially responsible agropreneur. As the proprietor, he has taken on the responsibility of facilitating the project, demonstrating a strong commitment to uplifting marginalized communities. His passion for social change and dedication to empowering women with hearing impairments have been crucial in transforming the GVN self-help group into a thriving collective. Narayanan’s vision extends beyond economic empowerment; he aims to create a supportive ecosystem for these women to flourish, contributing to their families and the wider community. His leadership is vital to the success of the SHAKTI Women Empowerment Project under the DORAI Foundation.                                

Date : 09-12-2024 

Time:  10 : 00 AM to 10 : 30 AM

Location : T/H 22 Annual Fruit Market, Koyambedu, Chennai, 600092


Swayam Sidha Award Function

Date :   01 Dec 2024


Celebrating International Day for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Swayam Sidha Award Function at Jodhpur 

Date : 01-12-2024 

Time:  10 : 00 AM to 11 : 00 AM

Location : P M R RRC Department Mahatma Gandhi Hospital Jodhpur


Rex Karmaveer Maharatna Puraskar (2024-25)

Date :   25 Nov 2024


Happy and humbled to receive the Rex Karmaveer Maharatna Puraskar 



Social Connect Internship Program

  


Batch 24 - 26 ITM Kharghar, Navi Mumbai
 

Mind Quest

Date :  13 Nov 2024


KVJ. Dr. Sumithra Prasad
(Founder - General Secretary, Dorai Foundation)
 Date : 13-11-2024, Wednesday at 1 Pm 

Mind Quest

Date :  13 Nov 2024


Events:
Flicker, Leap of Trust, Block N' Talk, Debate  
Chief Guest and Guest Speaker:
KVJ. DR. Sumitra Prasad                                  

Date : 13-11-2024, Wednesday at 8 Am 



north East Outreach Mission

Date :  17 Oct 2024


The beginning of our final Outreach mission for the DORAI Foundation! 
With deep gratitude to the Almighty and Sai Baba, we have reached every corner of our nation. It’s been a long journey, and together, we hope to make a lasting impact! 

Jai Hind Jai Bharat  

Date : 17-10-2024 



Inclusive Fest and Samarthya child Prodigy Award Function

Date :  02 Oct 2024


Join us for Celebrating the Joy of Resilience and Inclusive Life 

Date : 02-10-2024 

Time:  3 : 00 PM to 5 : 00 PM

Location : Vidhya Sagar, Special School - Kotturpuram


Sign Up for Sign Language Rights

Date :  29 Sep 2024


We celebrate the International Week of Deaf People and the International Day of Sign Languages together under the theme "Sign Up for Sign Language Rights." This event highlights the importance of sign language and advocates for the rights of Deaf individuals.
Location
Anna Tower Park, Chennai
Time : 3 : 00 PM - 5 : 00 PM

Celebrating 11th Anniversary of Sai Center

Date :  9 Sep 2024


we celebrate the unwavering spirit, the boundless courage and the profound impact of our Neighborhood Initiative for Adults with Special Needs. Each day, we witness the strength and resilience of every individual who walks through our doors, the love and support shared amongst our community, and the profound difference we make in the Society. Jai Hind Jai Bharat
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

DHRUV STAR Teacher's Day Celebration

Date :  5 Sep 2024


DHRUV Best Teach
er Award Function, Teacher's Day Certificate Distribution Inclusive Cultural Program

Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

DHRUV STAR Teacher's Day Celebrations

Date :  9 Sep 2024


DHRUV Best Teacher Award Function, Teacher's Day Certificate Distribution Inclusive Cultural Program
Time:  2 :00 pm to 3
 : 00 pm
Location: Navabharat Matriculation School, T. Nagar, Chennai

Independence Day - 2024

Date :  15 Aug 2024


Celebration of Independence Day
Time:  10 am to
11: 00 am

Date :  6 Aug 2024

  

Rajasthan Mahila Kalyan Mandal truly deserves recognition for their outstanding work in the rehabilitation of persons with disabilities and community development. Their focus on early intervention, inclusion, and human resource development is commendable. Their commitment and dedication in the last 50 years are truly inspiring.
Time:  5 pm to
5 : 30 pm
Location: Vishwa Yuva Kendra Chanakyapuri, New Delhi

Date :  5 Aug 2024


Time: 11 am to 11 :
30 am
Location: T/H 22 Anna Fru
it Market  Koyambedu, Chennai


Embracing nature's  Symphony

Date :  3 Aug 2024

"In Every Seed, there is the potential for an entire forest. Let's bring this vision to life with 500 Saplings and sow the seed of a Sutainable future together!"

Date: 3rd and 4th August 2024

Location : Pallikaranai, Chennai


Sustainable Livelihood Initiative

Date :  15 July 2024

"In a remarkable display of inclusivity and empowerment, six women with hearing impairments have ventured into entrepreneurship under the flagship of DORAI Foundation's SHAKTI Women Empowerment Project, supported by the Inclusive Divyang Entrepreneurship Association. This groundbreaking initiative was made possible through the dedication of socially conscious Young Agropreneur Mr. Narayanan, who established an exclusive packaging setup for the women. The event was graced by Dr. Govindraj, President of SAKSHAM and Central Advisory Board Member of DePwD, MSJE, GOI, who blessed the occasion as the Chief Guest. This collaborative effort highlights the power of unity and support in fostering positive change and inclusivity within our communities."

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Heera Mandi

Date :  05 July 2024

Heera Mandi - An afternoon of performances and moving stories of women who've broken the shackles of trafficking .

Time: 12:30pm

Venue: The Flying Elephant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      


UDAAN Youth Empowerment Camp

Date :  29 June 2024

Our 20th UDAAN Youth Empowerment Camp for the Differently Abled 

Location : PRERANA SPECIAL SCHOOL,  Malakpet, Hyderabad

            


Swasth Wellness Initiative

Date :  26 June 2024

Swasth Wellness Initiative Menstrual Health and Hygiene

Time : 10 : 00 AM to 1 : 00 PM

Location : Chinnakayaru, Navalur

                                                                                                                                                                   


Sustainable Livelihood Initiative

Date :  22 June 2024

Sustainable Livelihood Initiative for Women with Disabilities

Time : 11 : 00 AM to 12 : 00 PM

Location : Alandur, Chennai


Interaction with Major Raghavendra C

Date :  10 June 2024

An Insightful Interaction with Major Raghavendra A Commissioned officer in Indian Army

Time : 2 : 30 PM

Location : Velachery

                                                                     


Swasth Wellness Initiative

Date :  June 2024

Menstrual Hygiene Program - Empower Girls with Knowledge and Dignity

Time : 5 : 00 PM to 6 : 00 PM

Location : Pallikarnai, Chennai

                                                                


 Taimai Motherhood Award 

Date :  June 2024

Taimai Motherhood Award for being an  epitome of Motherhood. 

 Chennai (2024)


 


Summer Interns from Guru Nanak College 

Date :  May-June 2024

Our DORAI Foundation's 2nd Batch of Summer Interns from Guru Nanak College, Chennai 


World Fair Trade Day

Date :  13 May 2024

Date : 13-5-2024 

Time : 4 : 00 to 5 : 00 PM

LocationChennai, Tamil Nadu, India


Swasth Wellness Initiative

Date :  11 May 2024

SWASTH Wellness Outreach Mission focusing on Women's Menstrual Health 

Date : 11-5-2024 
Time : 6 : 00 PM

Location : Palavakkam


Exemplar Award Function

Date :  27 April 2024

Project SNEH : Supporting SAMAPANTHI ANNADHANAM 


Summer Internship 2024

Date :  23 April 2024

Four students pursuing their masters in social work from kerala and one student from chennai doing her bachelor's in socialogy undergoing their month-long summer internship at Dorai Foundation.


Celebrating Women's Day 2024

Date : 08 Mar 2024


Date : 08-3-2024 

Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India



Women's Day Program

Date : 06 Mar 2024

Honor from Amity University Noida on the Occasion  of the Week Long Women's Day Program.
Date : 06-3-2024 

Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India



Award Function

Date :  08 Mar 2024

Join us in our celebration.
Honouring  Remarkable Individuals from the Society.

Date : 08-3-2024

Friday - 3pm to 4 pm

Location : N H Public School, Ghari Pukhta, Shamli



Youth Empowerment Camp

Date :  09 Mar 2024

Join us in Youth Empowerment Camp.
Date : 09-3-2024

Saturday - 10am to 3pm

Location : N H Public School, Ghari Pukhta, Shamli



Inclusive Fest

Date :  25 Jan 2024

Join us for Inclusive Fest. 

Date : 25-1-2024

Location : Kharghar Navi mumbai



Goa's Purple Fest

Date :   8-13 Jan 2024

Join us for our Goa's Fest.

Date :  8-1-2024 to 13-1-2024.

Location : 7c suprabhat, MGR salai 6th street, palavakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.




Inclusive pongal Celebration 

Date :   13 Jan 2024

Join us for our Inclusive Pongal celebrations and participate in Parai dance, drawing and singing galatta. Followed by Pongal Lunch.

Date : 13-1-2024.

Saturday - 11am to 1pm

Location : 7c suprabhat, MGR salai 6th street, palavakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.




Inclusive Christmas Celebration

Date :   23 Dec 2023

Christmas celebration to meet "Santa Claus"

Date : 23-12-2023.

Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.




Positive Approach in Life for a Better Future

Date :   13 Dec 2023

Naandi Foundation for Titan's CSR initiative, Titan LeAP. This program focuses on developing employability skills for youth by hosting guest sessions every Wednesday and Saturday, inviting inspirational individuals to engage with young learners. KVJ Dr Sumithra Prasad shall be sharing her insights that would be incredibly valuable for the students.

Date : 13-12-2023.

Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.





Social Connect Internship Program - 2023

Date :   04 Dec 2023

Date : 04-12-2023 to 16-12-2023

Location : ITM Business School - Kharghar, Navi Mumbai.




InclusivFest - 2023

Date :   02 Dec 2023

Date : 02-12-2023.

Location : #1, Ranjith Road, Kottupuram, Chennai, India.




Noble Citizen Award - India 2023

Date :   25 Nov 2023

Date : 25-11-2023.

Location : New Delhi, India.




Children's Day 2023-SAMARTHYA Child Prodigy Awards 

Date :   14 Nov 2023

Dorai Foundation celebrates Children's Day 2023 - Samarthya Prodigy Awards 

Date : 14-11-2023.


Exemplar And Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony 

Date :   20 Oct 2023

Dorai Foundation take immense pleasure and honour to Sunitta Meghanaani  for Exemplar Award function on Friday.

Date : 20-10-2023


32nd Annual Birthday Celebration Of Srinivasa Sahitya Kuttan 

Date :   02 Oct 2023


We Celebrate the Elements of Resilience and Faith at SAI Centre. For Someone who was live upto 7yrs a pemedical condition. Thank you Almighty.

Date : 02-10-2023

Time: 11 am to 2 pm

Location : SUPRABHAT 7C, 6th street MGR Salai Palavakkam, Chennai 600041.


CRESENDO '23

Date :   15 Sept 2023


Date : 16-09-2023 to  17-09-2023

Time: 6 pm to 9 pm

Location : Bhavans Tag Auditorium, Kilpauk, Chennai 600041.


SAI Center - 10th Anniversary Celebrations

Date :   09 Sept 2023


Join us as we celebrate our 10th Anniversary.

Date : 09-09-2023

Time: 11 am to 1 pm

Location : SUPRABHATH 7C, 6th Street, MGR Salai, Palavakkam, Chennai 600041.


Lunch follows..



Diabetes Week

Date :   20 Jul 2022 


"A healthy mind is a way towards having a healthy life". Warm welcome to you all to our first webinar of our Dorai Foundation's health fest. Today's session is going to be all about perks of having a healthy mind for a diabetic patient taken by KVJ Dr. Sumithra Prasad, most inspired soul from our very own Dorai Foundation family. Do tune in to our live streaming in YouTube today by evening 6pm. 

India Inclusive Walkathon

Date :  20 Jul 2022 


"India Inclusion Foundation invites you to The Inclusive Walkathon. India's first Walkathon designed for everyone irrespective of their disability, age , gender etc to participate in. You can take part in the 3 Km walk along with your family and friends. "

Pongal Cooking Challenge

Date :  17 Jan 2019 


" 'Pongal Cooking Challenge' is facilitated by Chennai Cooking Challenge team on 17 Jan 2019 during the 3 days Arts & Music Festival ~ Hues of Blue'19 of WOW mind and Behavioral Clinic in aid of Mental Health for everyone."

Helen Keller Day

Date :  27 Jun 2018 


No event description

SAI Bakery 4th Year Celebration at Aruwe

Date :  09 Sep 2017 


No event description

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