Year in Review 2025: Service, Impact, and Shared Humanity

At the Thirupuvanam Foundation, our work is rooted in a simple yet profound belief—that service is a privilege and giving is an act of shared humanity. Guided by this philosophy, we remain deeply committed to creating meaningful and lasting change across the communities we serve. As we conclude another impactful year, we extend our sincere gratitude for your continued trust and partnership. Your generosity and belief in our mission have enabled us to make measurable progress in advancing education, nurturing wellbeing, and opening pathways to opportunity. In 2025, our efforts were thoughtfully structured across three strategic verticals, each addressing a critical social need while collectively contributing to holistic community development. We are pleased to share a summary of this year’s initiatives and the impact made possible through your support. This guiding philosophy was instilled by Mrs. Kausalya Thirupuvanam, one of the founding members of the Thirupuvanam Foundation and its enduring matriarch and guiding light. Her life and values form the moral compass of our work. She believed deeply that giving and sharing are sacred privileges—not obligations—and that every individual associated with the Foundation, whether donor, beneficiary, trustee, staff member, or student, participates in a shared and honorable responsibility. Her enduring vision reminds us that donating, receiving, and serving are equally meaningful acts. This shared understanding of dignity, gratitude, and service continues to shape the culture of the Thirupuvanam Foundation and inspires everything we do.

I. Community Care & Wellbeing

Community care remains a cornerstone of our work. Throughout the year, the Foundation responded to immediate needs while also fostering moments of care, celebration, and dignity.

Key initiatives in 2025 included:

  • Distribution of dry rations to multiple old age homes facing essential shortages.
  • Conducting Annadanam for over 1,000 individuals across Bangalore and Kumbakonam.
  • Providing special meals to school children and raincoats to ensure uninterrupted education during monsoons.
  • Celebrating festivals such as Diwali with children through new clothing, festive meals, and snacks.
  • Organizing school excursions and community events to promote exposure, joy, and social inclusion.
  • These initiatives reflect our belief that compassion must extend beyond necessities—toward wellbeing, joy, and human connection.

II. Education & School Development

Our work included:

  • Distribution of uniforms, notebooks, and stationery to students across government schools.
  • Sponsorship of Sports Days, recognizing student participation and achievement.
  • Felicitation of young sports achievers to encourage confidence and discipline.
  • Organizing motivational programs and farewell ceremonies for students transitioning to higher grades.

In parallel, our TPF Pre-School, Day Care & Tuition Centre experienced significant growth:

 

  • Transition to a new, expanded facility Introduction of Day Care and Evening Tuition Programs.
  • Enrollment of 40+ new children across Pre-Nursery and Day Care.
  • Successful execution of Annual Day and multiple cultural celebrations.
  • These efforts ensure children receive both academic support and a nurturing environment essential for holistic development.

III. Scholarships & Future Pathways

Empowering students through education and skill development.

Our Scholarship Program continues to be one of the Foundation’s most impactful initiatives, enabling students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue education and vocational training.

In 2025, we awarded:

164 scholarships for students transitioning into English-medium higher secondary education
50 scholarships for 12th standard, undergraduate, and postgraduate studies
55 scholarships for skill-based programs including ITI and paramedical courses
35+ Mentor–Mentee scholarships, providing full fee coverage through collaborative sponsorship
To enhance accountability and impact, we also introduced improved systems for scholarship evaluation, fund disbursement, and progress tracking.

     Looking Ahead

    As we move into 2026, our focus remains on expanding reach, strengthening partnerships, and deepening impact across all three verticals. Whether you have supported us in the past or are engaging with our work for the first time, your involvement plays a vital role in shaping brighter futures.

    •  Ways to Engage
    •  Make a financial contribution
    • Sponsor a student or program Become a mentor or long-term partner

    Together, we can continue to educate minds, nourish lives, and build pathways to opportunity.