A school outside the classroom

Puvidham translates from Tamil to love for the earth. Puvidham Rural Development Trust is a registered organization that works on providing a humane, sustainable and child-centered education environment for children in the Nagarkoodal area of Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu, India.

Farming

Education

Food as Medicine

Water conservation

Love & Care

Experience Puvidham

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A Space where we share our journey on sustainable living & how it has shaped our beliefs about Society, Parenting, Education, Lifestyle, Living spaces & more

Upcoming Events

16 Aug

Return to the soil

August 16, 2024 - August 18, 2024    
All Day
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18 Aug

Science of sustainability

August 18, 2024 - August 25, 2024    
All Day
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Indian Patrons

For transfers from within INDIA and Donations from Indian nationals living in other countries

NRI Patrons

For donations from CITIZENS OF OTHER COUNTRIES

Our Team & Support staff

People who walk with us

Meenakshi

Founder, Architect & Learning Facilitator

Madhavaraj

Administrator & Learning Facilitator

Kaya

Volunteer Architect

Sarath

Volunteer tech support

Vox populi

Kind words from kindred spirits

Return to soil program changed our perspective on life & our presence on earth

Divya

Puvidham school is where life meets learning to start the journey of living

Alex

Learning to farm & build structures at puvidham opened our eyes to empowerment hidden in meeting ones basic needs

Madan
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Volunteers

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Donations

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Projects

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Mission