Events

In the picturesque village of Vayalur, on the 30th of August, 2023, an empowering change began its weave. As part of an initiative to bolster economic self-reliance and empower women, a tailoring class was inaugurated, offering training sessions that would span over six months.

The course saw enthusiastic participation, with 15 women enrolling to master the craft of tailoring. Throughout the training, they were introduced to the intricacies of stitching everyday essentials. From blouses, skirts, and churidars for women to frocks and tops for children, the curriculum was meticulously crafted to ensure the participants acquired a comprehensive skill set.

Mastering the craft wasn’t solely confined to the training sessions. To guarantee the proficiency and confidence of each participant, an examination was instituted. This wasn’t an ordinary test; it involved a viva session where each participant displayed an album filled with miniature samples of their work, bearing witness to their dedication and learning journey throughout the course.

The examination process was spearheaded by Mrs. Rani, an external examiner with a keen eye for detail and craftsmanship. Her invaluable insights and feedback ensured that the participants left well-equipped to handle professional tailoring tasks in the future.

The success of this tailoring initiative in Vayalur is not just a triumph for the village but sets a beacon for neighboring village hubs. As the women of Vayalur step out with their newfound skills, they are not just tailors but symbols of change, self-reliance, and empowerment.

With the threads of dedication, passion, and commitment interwoven, this project, marked by its significant commencement on August 30th, 2023, serves as a beacon of what communities can craft—a brighter, more self-reliant future, one stitch at a time.

Seek Foundation, in association with St. Britto’s College, successfully executed an impactful outreach program in the heart of Manamathi village. This initiative aimed at enhancing the financial literacy and sustainability practices of the local community.

A passionate team of eleven students from St. Britto’s College, guided by two dedicated staff members, ventured into Uthiramerur village as part of the outreach program scheduled for July. The event marked a significant stride towards empowering rural communities and promoting sustainable development.

The focus areas of the program included:

1. Promoting Financial Literacy: The team emphasized the importance of saving money and presented practical strategies to improve the financial well-being of the village households.
2. Technology in Livelihoods: The program shed light on how technology can be harnessed to earn livelihoods, equipping the villagers with new-age skills and knowledge.
3. Sustainable Waste Management: The team presented measures to handle waste effectively, fostering awareness about environmental conservation and the critical role of community participation.

In a spirit of camaraderie and fun, the team also conducted engaging games for the villagers. The winners were presented with piggy banks as tokens of encouragement for the importance of saving. These piggy banks symbolize the beginning of their journey towards financial literacy and prosperity.

Seek Foundation and St. Britto’s College extend heartfelt gratitude to the participants for their enthusiasm and active participation. This event marks another successful chapter in our ongoing mission to empower communities through education, technology, and sustainable practices.

Seek Foundation Joins Hands with St. Britto’s Academy to Promote Hygiene Awareness at Corporation Middle School, Thideer Nagar, Saidapet, Chennai

Seek Foundation, in association with St. Britto’s Academy, embarked on a significant initiative to spread awareness on hygiene at the Corporation Middle School in Thideer Nagar, Saidapet, Chennai. The visit was graced by the presence of Mrs. G. Jayanthi Arulmani, Mrs. Stella Mary, and Mrs. Poornima, who led the team in promoting the importance of hygiene among the young minds.

During the interactive session, the students from St. Britto’s Academy emphasized the significance of maintaining hygiene through inspiring speeches and an engaging skit. The heartfelt pledge taken by the students further underlined their commitment to fostering a cleaner and healthier environment.

The event was met with tremendous enthusiasm from the students of Corporation Middle School, who actively participated in the interactive sessions with the students from St. Britto’s Academy. The cross-school interaction facilitated a meaningful exchange of ideas and experiences, fostering a strong sense of camaraderie among the young participants.

As a token of our commitment to promoting hygiene, Seek Foundation and St. Britto’s Academy jointly distributed hygiene kits to all 135 students at Corporation Middle School. The hygiene kits were thoughtfully designed to ensure that the students have the necessary tools to maintain personal cleanliness and well-being.</p?

The smiles on the faces of the school students were a true testament to the impact of our efforts. Seek Foundation and St. Britto’s Academy are humbled by the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of these young learners and the wider community.

We extend our gratitude to Mrs. G. Jayanthi Arulmani, Mrs. Stella Mary, Mrs. Poornima, and the entire team of St. Britto’s Academy for their invaluable support and dedication in making this event a resounding success. Together, we are committed to empowering communities and fostering a culture of hygiene and well-being.

Let us continue to work hand in hand, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of those we touch. Seek Foundation remains steadfast in its mission to create a better world, one step at a time.

Women the Pillar of the family and back bone of the society, must devote time to care their physical and mental fitness. Mrs. Ananthi, an eminent YOGI took Privilege to teach yoga to women from three villages (Kidangarai, Edamachi, Porpanthal) in Uthiramerur district.

Mrs. Ananthi, emphasized on health related issues of women like, Menstrual problems, Menopause relief,general health benefits of yoga by doing demonstration and making the women also do. Through Seek Foundation
yoga empowers women to build self confidence, ignite their passion and instill awareness among them. The Seek Co- coordinator Mrs. Jayalakshmi rendered her help throughout the program, and made it a success.

Seek Foundation proudly presents ASSET 2022, our annual online sports competition designed to spotlight global young talents. Every year, we innovate to expand our reach and provide a platform for diverse talents to shine.

Highlights:
• Range of Events: Featuring 12 diverse competitions for students from KG to 12th Grade.
• Spotlight Event: This year, we introduced an Online Badminton contest for the age category 16 and above, which became a central attraction.
• Overwhelming Participation: Over 500 participants from various corners of the world showcased their skills.
• Free Registration: We believe in accessibility, and therefore, there’s no entry fee.
• Flexible Modes: Competitions were split into Live and Recorded categories for both boys and girls. Recorded entries were conveniently uploaded via our official portal: contestbyc.com. Live competitions came alive on 10th June 2023.
• Behind The Scenes: The dedicated Physical Education Department, in-charge teachers, and committed volunteers from St. Britto’s Academy ensured a smooth and fair competition. They set game standards, rules, and effectively coordinated the events.
• Judging Criteria: Entries were evaluated based on a combination of public votes (collected through our website) and professional judgments. Our esteemed panel of judges, comprising industry professionals, ensured unbiased evaluations.
• Acknowledgments & Rewards: Participants were intimated about their performance results via email. Winners were gratified with cash prizes, and their accolades, including Demand Drafts (DD), medals, and certificates, were dispatched to their respective addresses.

Thank you to all the spirited participants whose enthusiasm and zeal made ASSET 2022 a resounding success. We look forward to discovering more stars in our future events!

Royal Gridlock 2022 – Online cultural competition was held from 1st August 2022 to 17th November 2022. This year all the competitions had a fresh look on our newly launched contestbyc website. The competitions included Clay Modelling, Shell Painting, Switchboard Painting, Tshirt Painting, Face Painting, Meme Creation, Fashion Illustrator, Sing a Rhyme, Folk Dance, Tribal Dance, Classical Dance, String & Beats, Instagram reels, Cooking without fire, Rangoli, and Creator in you. The recorded contestants’ videos were uploaded to our youtube channel, which is integrated with our website(https://contestbyc.com/). Judging is based on the number of votes secured by the contestant and by the judge’s validation for each competition. Students participated with great zeal and enthusiasm. Voting was open from 9th November to 17th November 2022. The results were declared on 18th November 2022. Students are awarded a cash prize. The DD, medals, and certificates were sent to their respective mailing address.

BELIEVE YOU CAN 2022 an event organized in all the Government schools. It is an event comprising sports, cultural and Intellectual events for all the schools in rural areas. We conducted a sports event in PANCHAYAT UNION PRIMARY SCHOOL, AMMAN NAGAR TRISULAM on 15th December 2022 for classes I to V std. There were about 462 students in the school. The Physical Education Department, In-charge teachers, and the Scouts from St. Britto’s Academy involved themselves to organize, coordinate and execute the competition by setting the standards and rules of each game. The winners of sports events were awarded medals, certificates, and momento.

On December 1st, 2022, Seek Foundation organized an event at Thiruvalluvar Middle school, Adambakkam. We conducted a Colouring competition for Standards 1 to 3, Drawing Competition for Standards 4 & 5, and Handwriting for Standards 6 to 8. The winners of the events were awarded medals, certificates, and momento.

On November 30th 2022, Seek Foundation organized an Drawing and Colouring Competition at Panchayat Union Primary School, Nandambakkam. The Physical Education Department, In-charge teachers, and the Scouts from St. Britto’s Academy, Velachery involved themselves to organize, coordinate and execute the competition The winners of the events were awarded medals, certificates, and momento.