Coastal Village Chronicles

Stories of change from Our Coastal Villages: Kameswaram & Vizundamavady

The initial activity of FIN started in the village called Kameswaram in the Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu in 2005. Since then this village has been the epicentre of many FIN activities and interventions. It has hosted many visitors from across the globe. The villagers have also participated and accepted FIN as a part of the village. In 2025, a FIN centre was opened in the neighbouring village of  Vizundamavady. Following are a few of the activities from the villages.  

Catching up with Kameswaram......Kameswaram beach is now Blue Certified
  March 6, 4.30 PM   In a quiet ceremony the Kameswaram Blue Certified Beach project was inaugurated. Translating from
Catching up with Kameswaram: Celebrating Skilling!
Under the guidance of Dr. Shyama Ramani, International Women's Day was celebrated at our charitable organization with the students of
World Toilet Day at FIN: A Season of Awareness, Art, and Action
This year, our celebrations of World Toilet Day began on 14 November, Children’s Day, in the coastal village of Vizhundamavadi,
Proud Moment for Friend in Need India Trust
On 15th August 2025, the 79th Independence Day celebrations were held in a grand manner at the Nagapattinam District Collectorate.
FIN's Green Academy Programme - May Children's Camp!
For the fourth year in a row, FIN Trust offered a summer camp during the school holidays in Kameswaram village.
FIN greets six students from the Agricultural College and Research Institute, Kurukkathi, at Keezhvelur
Karan, Jeeva, Srinath, Duraiyarasu, Gowtham, Raakesh – six enthusiastic students in the final fourth year of their undergraduate Agricultural Studies
Professor–Inventor Dr. Muthukumaran Visits Kameswaram
We were honoured and delighted to receive Prof. S. Muthukumaran at Kameswaram!  A heartfelt thank you for your inspiring visit,
Happy Women’s Day! Celebrating with Music!
In FIN, in Kameswaram village, we always do a special event on March 8, to demonstrate and nurture women’s empowerment
Another Sunday – another FIN WASH+ workshop!
On Sunday October 27th, Nagalaxi madam, Ranjita madam and Paranjothi sir were there bright and early at 10.30 AM in
May Lord Ganesha bless you with wisdom, prosperity, and happiness this Ganesh Chaturthi! We wish you all a happy Ganesh...
FIN principle: #MinimizePollution   The idol of Ganesh is generally made up of clay, Plaster of Paris (POP), plastic and