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A Registered Trust working with a motto, "for changing lives". Working with a motto, “For changing lives".

17/02/2026

Honouring Excellence. Inspiring Futures.

LEAF is proud to announce the KPN Memorial Award, instituted in loving memory of K. Parameswaran Nair, to recognise and encourage outstanding students from Government Higher Secondary Schools.

This award celebrates the Best Outgoing Student who has demonstrated excellence in academics along with commendable participation in extracurricular activities. The award includes a cash prize of ₹10,000, a certificate, and a momento as a token of recognition and encouragement.

This ceremony, held in Trivandrum, Kerala, marks the first award initiative by LEAF, launched with the generous support of donors who wished to contribute meaningfully to students in Government schools and promote educational empowerment.

In addition to the main award, two runner-up students were also honoured to recognise their dedication and potential. Through this initiative, LEAF hopes to send a strong message to every student — believe in yourself, because your dreams are valid and achievable.

This award not only serves as a tribute to the donor’s vision but also as a source of motivation and confidence for young minds stepping into their future.

🌱 LEAF is committed to continuing this initiative every year, and more such award ceremonies in Government schools are already planned for the coming months.

🙏 Our heartfelt thanks to all our donors, Vattiyoorkavu GVHSS Principal and other supporters for helping LEAF work towards building a brighter and more hopeful future for students.

27/12/2025

Hamsa lives with her parents in the interior parts of Vandalur, near Chennai, where resilience quietly shapes their everyday life. Her father, a visually challenged man, never allowed his disability to define his limits; with unwavering determination, he ensured that his daughter received a good education. Today, Hamsa works as a System Administrator in the purchase section at Tagore Medical College, earning a modest income. Because her workplace is close to home, she continues there, balancing her professional responsibilities with the role of being the sole support for her parents, who depend entirely on her care and strength. When Leaf NGO reached out to them with donated pre-loved furniture, their joy was immeasurable. With teary gratitude, Hamsa shared that she could never have afforded new furniture’s and that these pieces would remain useful even after her marriage. She expressed heartfelt thanks to the donors who gave so generously, free of cost. Stories like Hamsa’s remind us that despite disability or financial hardship, people often carry profound dignity, faith, and gratitude within them—finding happiness in what they have and hope in every opportunity. For Leaf NGO, it was a humbling privilege to serve a family that stands tall with quiet courage and grace.

Note: They were happy to give a photograph. Leaf ngo has all rights for preventing the misuse of images.

20/12/2025

Manohar who Is working as security, received a cot, table, wooden chair set and a stand. He is staying alone after her wife demise. He married off two of his daughters and said he completed all his duties. He literally had no furniture at home and used to sit and sleep in the floor. He said it is difficult for him to sleep in floor especially during winter time. His meagre salary from the work as security help him only to survive and meet his daily needs.

A big hearted family has donated these to him. He is very happy and said he is grateful for the support.

was able to connct him and the donor at the right time. Happy to see his smile. He sent his photo and permitted us to post these photos.

Leaf NGO has More such stories to tell. Stay tuned.

05/09/2025

brought comfort and joy to a Chengalpet resident by gifting her a foldable cot for her home that had no furniture. Huge thanks to our kind donor for making her smile brighter! 💙 is on a mission to spread many more smiles! ✨

13/11/2024

🌟 A Heartwarming Act of Kindness!🌟

Today, we are filled with gratitude and joy as we share a beautiful story of generosity. Thanks to the kindness of a thoughtful donor, Mr. Balaji and Family, “three visually challenged families” have received a “cot”each, bringing comfort and warmth to their homes.

At LEAF NGO, we believe that giving away preloved items to those in need can make a huge difference in someone's life. It’s the small acts of kindness that create ripples of positive change and help spread happiness in our communities.

A heartfelt thank you to the donor for making this possible, and to all of you who continue to support our mission. Together, we can bring smiles and hope to more families in need. ❤️

11/11/2024

Happy to launch the “Preloved to Good” Initiative.
Contact us to help your Preloved Goods reach the needful.
Together we can make differences ❤️

22/03/2022

21 March 2022, UN’s International Day of Forests was celebrated by Leaf, in Anganwadi, in the presence of the respective Ward Councillor.

On the eve, Leaf also planted two mango trees distributed Masks, snacks and conducted Drawing competition for the Anganwadi kids to commemorate importance of Forest 🌳.

All participants were given participant certificates and also gifts.

The event was successful, thanks to the energetic team behind the scenes.

20/02/2022

Leaf sponsored Lunch for elderly with the donation from Mrs. S. Banupriya.

Thanking Mr. Moorthy and his team for the coordination and serving the lunch.

# Due to Covid restrictions, volunteer activities were restricted. Hence no other activities were conducted by Leaf in the elderly home.

Note : Pictures are only for References and not for commercial use. The faces of elderly are blurred for the privacy concerns.

19/01/2022

Today, Leaf got an opportunity to visit an elderly home, run by Spoorthy Seva Foundation, and sponsor for Bananas and a day lunch through Mrs. S. Banupriya. There were around 20 elderly, some of whom were mentally and physically handicapped. There were few elderly who were left by their children,in the home. The facilities provided for the elderly were of good and the food served was hot and hygiene. Elderly were asked for their lunch preferences and then served.

# Due to Covid restrictions, volunteer activities were restricted. Hence no other activities were conducted by Leaf in the elderly home.

Note : Pictures are only for References and not for commercial use.

11/01/2022

The letter forwarded from Leaf to Salem District Collector to take action against the irregularities in Omalur PHC

05/01/2022

“Actions Speak Louder than Words”

received an opportunity to help the Government Primary Health center (PHC) Pachanampatti village, Omalur taluk , Salem dt; by supplying with the Hand sanitisers.

The PHC, which has 100+ visitors (patients/attenders) on a daily basis, had no supply of hand sanitisers at the time of our patron’s visit. On enquiry, the PHC incharge has informed us that the sanitisers are not delivered by the authorised person and so they are often unavailable; despite of many concerns raised.

In this pandemic situation, especially in hospitals, sanitisers are mandatory. The PHC, being located in a village shouldn’t be ignored for such basic supplies at this COVID 19 hour.

has decided to make the concerned authorities know about this issue and meantime, supplied few bottles of sanitisers for the present usage.

patron Ms Indhuja had visited the PHC, learnt about this issue, informed us and supplied the sanitisers in need. Her actions are appreciated. 👏🏻👏🏻

06/12/2021

Today, Leaf got an opportunity to visit an elderly home, run by Sree Poorna Mahameru Trust in Old Pallavaram and sponsor for a day lunch and snacks through Mr. Dharani Chander. There were 40 elderly people, mostly destitute, residing in the home. The facilities provided for the elderly were of best and the food served was also tasty and hygiene. After the prayer, food was served. Leaf is blessed to have a wonderful lunch date with the 40 elderly.

# Due to Covid restrictions, volunteer activities were restricted. Hence no other activities were conducted by Leaf in the elderly home.

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48th Street, Nanganallur
Chennai
600001

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http://www.leafngo.in/

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