NalandaWay

NalandaWay is a bunch of dreamers and happy do-gooders on a mission to nurture hopeful, resilient, and fearless little humans. The organisation believes in developing "the whole child", not just education, vocation, or family, but every facet of a child's personality combining arts with education, family support, and holistic care to help every child become the best version of themselves.

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NalandaWay believes art enables children to find themselves while helping them be happier and better at everything they do, and is committed to sustained engagement: they don't believe in doing projects with kids and "moving on," staying invested until children can support not just themselves, but the world around them.

Headquarters: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Major Areas of Work

• Holistic Education: Combining arts, education, and family support to nurture every facet of a child's development.

• Expressive Arts: Using choir, theatre, and arts education to help children express themselves and build creative confidence.

• Wellbeing & Mental Health: Supporting children's emotional and psychological wellbeing alongside their educational and creative growth.

Major Initiatives & Programmes

• Early Childhood: Programmes supporting the foundational development years of young children.

• Children in Transition: Support programmes for children navigating difficult life transitions and circumstances.

• Adolescent Girls: Dedicated programming empowering adolescent girls through arts-based education and mentorship.

Impact

NalandaWay runs a daily choir programme where children sing every day, alongside theatre and arts education initiatives across its core programme areas of Early Childhood, Children in Transition, and Adolescent Girls. The organisation has built a strong presence in Chennai and has been recognised through multiple awards for its arts-based approach to child development (see their Awards page for specifics).

Leadership

Founder & CEO – Sriram V

NalandaWay Foundation is an excellent fit for professionals passionate about arts-based education, child development, mental health, and holistic wellbeing who want to help nurture resilient, creative, and fearless children.