PeaceBridge India

14/08/2026

🇮🇳 Happy Independence Day, India! 🇮🇳

Warm wishes to everyone in Bracebridge and beyond celebrating India’s Independence Day. May we continue to cherish the values of freedom, unity, diversity and peace.

Jai Hind! 🇮🇳

18/01/2026

Celebrating Equality & Inclusion

We’re excited to share that an Inclusive Samathuva Pongal celebration was recently held at the Florence Swainson Higher Secondary School for the Deaf in Tirunelveli — a beautiful event centered on equality, togetherness, and cultural unity. 🌾❤️

Over 300 students and staff came together to prepare and enjoy sweet Pongal, share sugarcane, and participate fully in the festivities — making sure everyone, regardless of ability, took part with joy and pride.

This celebration reminded us all that when we create space for everyone to belong, festivals become even more meaningful.

Read more about this inspiring event here:
🔗 https://www.tcf-reconciliation.org/news-1-1/inclusive-samathuva-pongal-celebration-held-at-florence-swainson-higher-secondary-school-for-the-deaf-tirunelveli

An inclusive Samathuva Pongal celebration was held at Florence Swainson Higher Secondary School for the Deaf in Tirunelveli, with the enthusiastic participation of over 300 students, promoting equality and social inclusion.

17/01/2026

A joint visit by Nava Jeevan Trust and Peace Bridge India to beedi workers’ areas highlighted efforts toward dignity, empowerment, and alternative livelihoods for women and families.

On 10 January 2026, Nava Jeevan Trust and Peace Bridge India, along with the Centre for Reconciliation which expressed strong interest in promoting alternative livelihood skills, visited beedi workers’ villages to review skill training and education programmes and to highlight the need for fair wa...

11/01/2026

Tamizhanda 2026 – Moments to Remember

Tamizhanda 2026 was a beautiful reflection of Tamil culture, tradition, and togetherness, celebrated in the spirit of the Pongal harvest. Each moment captured speaks of pride, participation, and shared joy across generations.

We sincerely thank the organisers for inviting PeaceBridge India to be part of this meaningful celebration. We are honoured to share a few glimpses from this inspiring event.

09/01/2026

Our Director, Ramasubbu, at the inauguration of the Mela Munanjipatti Anganwadi Center, Nanguneri Block, Tirunelveli District, on 09.01.2025

09/01/2026

Interaction Programme with Beedi Workers – Tenkasi District

A one-day field visit is planned on 10th January 2026 to engage with beedi workers and local communities across Tenkasi District

The visit will be led by:
• Mr. Ramasubbu, Director, Peace Bridge India Private Limited
• Mr. Nalan, Director, Nava Jeevan Trust
• Ms. Sunitha, Director, Peace Bridge India Private Limited

Programme Highlights:
Visit to the Beedi Workers’ Skill Training Centre – Kadayam area
Interaction with beedi workers – Pappakudy Block
Meeting with beedi workers and community leaders – Alangulam Block
Visit to the Supplementary Education Centre – Lakshmiyapuram village, Alangulam Block

This programme aims to strengthen community connections, understand grassroots realities, and support livelihood and education initiatives

23/12/2025

PeaceBridge India Community Engagement Programme

Tirunelveli, 22 December:
PeaceBridge India organised a community engagement programme on Monday in the areas of Chintamani and Koonthankulam, focusing on education, livelihood support, and environmental protection.

At Chintamani, sarees were distributed to women farmers, cakes were provided to sanitation workers, and coconut saplings were distributed to farmers. This was followed by an interaction between the PeaceBridge India Directors and the teachers and students of Chintamani School. Despite challenges related to infrastructure and limited resources, the school continues to deliver quality education and nurture high aspirations among its students.

During an interactive session with the students, Subash Chelliah spoke with them about their future ambitions. Students expressed a wide range of aspirations, including becoming doctors, scientists, police officers, engineers, and sanitation workers.

Responding to the students, Subash Chelliah emphasised that every profession carries dignity and value, as all forms of work contribute to society and provide livelihoods. He highlighted that education is a lifelong process, and that strong foundational learning, combined with determination and perseverance, plays a vital role in shaping a bright and sustainable future. As a gesture of encouragement, pens and sweets were distributed to the students.

The programme then continued at Koonthankulam, where the team participated in a tree plantation drive, planting tamarind saplings. Cakes and coconut saplings were distributed to farmers, and a token of appreciation was presented to environmental activist Paravai Manithan Palpandi.

In the evening, the PeaceBridge India Directors visited Nav Jeevan Trust, where the Managing Director, Nalan, welcomed the delegation. A book and shawl were presented to Subash Chelliah, after which an introduction to the work of Nav Jeevan Trust was given, followed by a tour of the premises. The programme concluded with a meeting at the PeaceBridge India office, located within the Nav Jeevan Trust premises.

The programme was attended by PeaceBridge India Directors Ramasuppu, Subash Chelliah, and Snita, along with guests Sinilock, Sasi, John Boss, and Fr. Arokiyaswami.