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.  

Swachh Bharat on International Women’s Day – A bus stop as a social innovation for behavioral change!
On October 2nd, Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday and the Swachh Bharat or Clean India day, we had initiated our “Bus stop
Public Waste Bins; Neglected and Broken 😥😭
In Kameswaram village like in most villages and towns in India – you cannot walk even 5 feet without spotting
FIN’s Campaign against Ocean Littering on Thai Amavasai
How long will we continue to pollute our lakes, rivers and oceans, and beaches to honor our beloved departed ones?
FIN's Multi-use 2023 calendar is here for you!
Last year we created a social innovation: a calendar that spoke to the people of Kameswaram village with features like
Happy Story from Kameswaram village – “the poetry simply comes out of us”!
In towns and cities, there are many outlets for musical talent to be recognised and nurtured. There are many schools
FIN's Green Academy is in Full Swing with the Summer Camp at Kameswaram village!😃
Children are the change-makers of the future and schools are mainly where their capabilities, visions, and values are built. FIN
FIN wishes all a very happy Tamil New Year!
We had a wonderful experience of the festivities at Kameswaram. At the outset, the weather Gods were kind and there
Field Notes from Kameswaram village ......such a beautiful village.....but....
I(Prof. Shyama V. Ramani) have been in Kameswaram village in Nagapattinam district for one week. I am here to do
FIN campaigns – “Don’t throw your clothes into the ocean"
This is not the way to honour your forefathers – "throw your clothes into our bins"   On January 31st
FIN's Vaccination Awareness Campaign
FIN's Vaccination Awareness Campaign The only way out of the black hole of COVID Pandemic is to take vaccination, observe