Nemmadi Trust
Peace and Power for People
About
Nemmadi is a non-profit organization registered in Bengaluru in 2006. It was promoted by a team of professionals with vast experience in development sector.
The word “Nemmadi” means peace in the south Indian languages Kannada and Tamil. Nemmadi is the most elusive thing for most of the people and the nations; but it is the most sought after among us.
When we formed “Nemmadi”, our vision was to achieve this peace for the poor, marginalized people who are the victims of unrest, unjust and unequal societies. But, peace is not absence of violence alone. It should emanate from the power they enjoy in terms of health, knowledge, money and position. Thus, what Nemmadi envisions is a society where there are people who have power and also peace within themselves and in the society where they live. It is a rare blend. It is tough job. We are at it.
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Welcome to Nemmadi!
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Nemmadi News
what is happening now...
World Environment Day
In recognition of the sincere efforts by Kerekattidanooru Ganganna in promoting and preserving green spaces, the Nelamangala Active NGOs Forum facilitated him with 'sasya samrakshaga' award on the occasion of World Environment Day. The programme was organised by Nemmadi with the support of Varun Brewery and NGO partners.
Self Help Groups link to credit
Nemmadi facilitates loans from Canara Bank to the SHGs on a regular basis based on their savings and timely repayments. Nemmadi has formed more than 70 women SHGs in Nelamangala Taluk.
Child labour awareness
Nemmadi welcomed and facilitated the child labour awareness and eradication programme campaign in Nelamangala Taluk by flagging off the van which carried the message for a week.
Childline Se Dosti Week
A bike rally was organised in Doddaballapur in collaboration with GASS organisation on the occasion of Childline Se Dosti week. It aimed at familiarising Childline services to the public to effectively use the Helpline.
Media report
An awareness programme was organised for the students of Basavanna Devaru Mada, Nelamangala by Nemmadi on the evils of child marriage and the threats from misuse of media, especially mobile phone. Local print media gave a wide coverage for the programme.
Child marriage awareness
Nemmadi staff and volunteers meet students, teachers, parents and village leaders on a regular basis to talk about the evils of child marriage and encourage them to focus on education and development instead.
Child helpline advisory meeting
A meeting of the Taluk Level Child Helpline Advisory Committee was held on 23-2-2022 at the Nalamangala taluk of Bangalore rural district under the chairmanship of Hon'ble Tehsildar. Â At this meeting were the Officers of the Taluk Panchayat, Police Officers, Taluk Medical Officers and Municipal Commissioner, field health officers, field educators and labor prospectors along with the Chairman of the Bangalore Rural District Child Welfare Committee.
Childline Openhouse
Nemmadi regularly conducts Openhouse sessions in schools for the children to discuss about the rights of children.
Strategy
Pancha Ma
Pancha (five) areas of focus
Mane (house - right to Shelter)
Makkalu (children - rights of Children)
Mahile (woman - Woman empowerment)
Mannu mathu Mara (soil and tree -conservation of Environment) &
Mahithi (Awareness /Knowledge).
Activities
Child Helpline 1098
Nemmadi runs a 24/7 child helpline for children in difficult situations in Nelamangala Taluk. Any call to the helpline 1098 immediately connects to our dedicated staff to come to the rescue of children in distress. Regular awareness programmes on child rights are organised.
Women Self Help Groups
Nemmadi since inception has promoted more than 75 SHGs for women in almost all the villages in Nelamangala Taluk. Each SHG has savings and credit activities facilitated by Nemmadi. They are empowered with training and have access to affordable bank loans. They are proud of their growth.
Sustainable Water Resource Management
Nemmadi is deeply committed to conservation of nature, especially the precious water resources in the region. We have successfully rejuvenated three lakes in the Taluk with the technical support from ADI and PepsiCo. Farmers groups and women SHGs contribute to the promotion and preservation of the resources.
Awareness/ Capacity building
Mahiti or knowledge is vital. Nemmadi through its trained kala thanda (cultural troupe) constantly organises programmes in the community to raise awareness on various issues including child rights, women rights, human rights, education, environment, health & hygiene, etc.
Team
Saju C Mannarath
President & Trustee
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A professional social worker and consultant having more than 25 years of experience in grassroot organisations and international charities.
Ramu Mallaiah
Executive Director & Trustee
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Post graduate, trainer, writer, singer and activist with decades of experience working with children, women and the underprivileged.
Shiji Scariah
Treasurer & Trustee
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Planning professional with administration and accounts experience with a number of companies and not-for-profit organisations in India and abroad.
Ananth S
Vice President & Trustee
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Professional auditor with a social mind and concern for the poor and marginalised. Provides guidance in terms of projects, finances and plans.
Dinesh
Puttamma
Vinutha R
Siddaiah
Past and Present Partners
ADI
Alternative Development Initiatives (ADI) provided financial and technical support in the design, planning, monitoring and evaluation of Sustainable Water Resource Management project in Nelamangala taluk, Bangalore Rural District since 2006.
Child Helpline 1098
Childline India Foundation is a non-government organisation in India that operates a telephone helpline called Childline, for children in distress. It was India's first 24-hour, toll free, phone outreach service for children.
Sparsha Trust
Sparsh Trust is a non-profit organization working for the upliftment of unprivileged children by providing access to quality education in the Bangalore region. Nemmadi Trust partners with Sparsha on a number of programs aimed at building awareness on child rights.
Sarva Sikshana Abiyan
Nemmadi maintains constant collaboration with the Educational Department of Government of Karnataka in organising awareness programmes for children in schools, villages and slums.
