News & Events
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 challeged 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
5 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.
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.
Nesam organised tuition centers for underprivileged children at Erikkarai, Eriputhu, Saathanur, Odagathur, Athikuppam, Ponneri and Kandigai.
Republic Day 2016 at Government Insitute of Rehabilitation for Physically Challenged
Republic Day 2016 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, Mimicri, 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.
NESAM DAY celebrations, MGM.
Blood Donation Camp @ SBI Branch, Ashok Nagar, Chennai.
Independence day celebrations with Children from Nesam Tuition Centers at Athikuppan, Odagathur and Saatthanur.
Republic Day Celebrations with the inpatients of the Government Rehabilitation Center for the Physically Challenged.
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.
Nesam Day celebrations with 250 children at MGM from various orphanage homes.
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 Event at Government Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine (GIRM), K.K. Nagar, Chennai
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.
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.
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Christmas and Newyear celebrations with children from different orphanages.
Oct 16, 2011
Nesam Day with 295 children from different orphanages at MGM Dizzie World.
Aug 15,2011
Independence Day celerbations. Free Tuition centres at Athur & Bodi Reddy Kandigai
Christmas Celebrations with 1015 Children from various Homes.
Aug 15,2010
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
Nesam's Summer Camp at Chitlapakkam with 68 poor children.
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 celebrations
X-Mas Day celebration
0ct 19,2008
Nesam Day celebration at Queensland with children from various orphanages
Nesam, every year conduct Summer Craft classes, this year also we conducted Summer Craft Class for Slum Children of Otteri and Pulianthope area at SMDPVC Hr Sec School Choolai. 48 children participated in that camp, we taught to make PEN STAND with ice cream sticks, LETTERS HOLDER in jute materials, GREETING CARDS in chart papers with paints and brushes, POT PAINTING in mud pot with paints and kundan stones for decorations and last CRYSTAL TREE with crystal beads and gold strings. As we all know in summer camp for the upper middle class and middle class children they charge around Rs. 1500 for each child. To give the same facilities which these children cannot afford we have been extending for the past seven years.
This year the programme was successful and TV Artist and Production Manager Ms. Shylaja Arun Kumar addressed the children and distributed school bags, what have been donated by Nesam and School note books from State Bank of India, Ashok Nagar Branch and ofcourse the valuable Certificates to the children
Jan 21, 2007
Blood Donation Camp has been organized by SBI, Ashok Nagar Branch, Chennai on 21st January 2007 at Branch premises, in association with Nesam and Lioness Club of Madras, Temple Bay. Cine famous Director, Shri Vasanth has inaugurated the Camp by donating his precious Blood in the camp. Donors are mostly customers of SBI and rest from various organizations who have been supporting Nesam. The Bank has taken this initiative under Community Services Banking. Shri D Nirubanathan, Chief Manager and staff, members of Nesam and Lioness Club of Madras Temple Bay are actively involved. The donors were more enthusiastic while participating in the camp.
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 Mymme Gopi Group,
- Robot programme by Robot Ganesh & Group
- Dinner, gifts distribution (towels, bed sheets etc.)
Aug 16,2006
Nesam celebrated Independence Day Celebration on 15th August 16, 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. They distributed sweets and biscuits to the children. The same way they went to the colony of Leprosy Patients, which is adjacent to the school, and Dr. Saravanan, PHC, hoisted the National Flag.
At 1130 hrs, during the Cultural Programme, Mr. Ramakrishnan, I. Past 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 Leprosy Victim Patient addressed the gatherings. Children performed dance and drama programmes, out of which two children had the conversation about Gandhiji's transformation from boyhood to the youth to save India from British through AHIMSA, was the topmost and stayed in their hearts.
Nesam, distributed 212 School Bags to the School Children. For this noble cause, Yousuf Zulaikha Trust, State Bank of India, Purasawalkam and other members of Nesam were the main supporters. They wounded up the programme, after the lunch. NESAM-SBI ASHOK NAGAR BLOOD DONATION CAMP
May 28, 2006
Free Summer Camp at Gandhi Nagar, East Tambaram, where handycrafts were taught to the students. We thank you for the support you have extended by donating 75 School Bags distributed to the poor children who participated in the camp.
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!”
