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We (GNE-India) are a Non-Government Organization with vision to Reduce Re-offending Rate in India.

Global Network for Equality is mainly focusing on the Children of Prisoners in India. Therefore it seeks to achieve the following objectives:
To provide quality accommodation, care, support and also education by placing the children in appropriate learning institutions. To provide a conducive environment where the children will acquire values and essential life skills. To offer consistent counselling and support to the children, relatives and their families
To provide varied activities and programmes to enable the children develop positive self concept, self esteem and acceptance. To facilitate the reintegration and reunion of the children with their parents upon completion of their jail term. To provide a platform where the children and the elderly will derive mutual benefit through interaction and complementing each others needs. To utilise the knowledge, experience and time of the elderly members of our society in upbringing of the children in the most desire-able way
To organise exchange programs with other organisations involved in similar activities.

28/10/2026

🌟 OLI 2026 | A Celebration of Inclusion, Joy & Compassion 🌟

24th & 25th October 2026 | Tirunelveli & Madurai

Some events are measured by numbers.
Some are remembered by moments.
And some stay forever in our hearts because of the smiles they create. ❤️

Six years of OLI Event - 2026, celebrated on 24th and 25th October 2026 in Tirunelveli and Madurai, was one such beautiful occasion — a celebration built on compassion, inclusion, collaboration and the simple belief that every child deserves to feel special, valued and celebrated.

We are deeply honoured by the presence and encouragement of our esteemed dignitaries, well-wishers and special guests:

✨ Mr. Raghuram, Managing Director, TAG
✨ Mrs. Sukanya Raghuram, Director – Administration, TAG
✨ Dr. Sridhar Babu, Nephrologist, Preethi Hospital, Madurai
✨ Mr. Selvan Jesu Raja, CJM, Nagercoil
✨ Mrs. Shivakamy Siva, Parental Coach & Career Counsellor,
✨ Mr. Rajamurali, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Melapalayam, Tirunelveli City
✨ Mrs. M. K. Shakeela Banu, DCPO, Tirunelveli
✨ Dr. Shivaranjani, Principal, Vaigai College of Engineering, Madurai
✨ Mrs. Vijayalakshmi,
✨ Mr. Prabhu Ramasubramaniyam, Advocate
✨ Mr. S. Harish, Advocate

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all our distinguished guests for taking the time to be part of this meaningful celebration and for inspiring our children and volunteers through their presence and encouragement.

🤝 The Strength Behind OLI 2026

Our sincere gratitude goes to our dedicated TAG members — Mr. Peratchi, Mr. Sethuraman, Mr. Mahesh, Mr. Shanmugam and Mr. Selva Ganapathy — whose commitment and support were instrumental in making this event a success.

A very special appreciation goes to our GNE-India team members, who worked tirelessly for more than a month. They personally connected with nearly 200 children, collected their dress measurements over the phone, understood their requirements and carefully helped select a fitting outfit for every child.

That effort went far beyond arranging clothes.
It was about making every child feel seen, remembered and celebrated. ❤️

Our sincere thanks to The Chennai Silks team, Tirunelveli, for their wonderful coordination and support, especially Mr. Thoppusamy, whose cooperation helped make the entire process smooth and meaningful.

We also thank the students of TKC Academy for their enthusiastic participation and contribution to the celebrations.

Our heartfelt gratitude to SOCO Trust for lending the premises and to the special school for children (Deaf) auditorium. supporting the event and providing a welcoming space for the celebration.

🍽️ More Than an Event — A Memory to Cherish

Our sincere thanks to the catering team for providing sumptuous food for nearly 200 children, along with their guardians, grandparents and caregivers.

The children received their carefully selected dress packs, along with snacks and a small box of mild crackers — little gifts that brought so much excitement and happiness.

And then came the moments that truly brought the celebration alive! 🎉

There was dancing, singing, games, riddles, laughter and endless enthusiasm, beautifully hosted by:

🎤 Mr. Ducathy, MC – Madurai
🎤 Mrs. Sangeetha, MC – Tirunelveli

Their energy and warmth ensured that every child had an opportunity to participate, enjoy and simply be themselves.

❤️ Our Deepest Gratitude — Our Donors & Supporters

Above all, we extend our heartfelt thanks to every donor, supporter, volunteer, partner and well-wisher who believed in this initiative and contributed in whatever way they could.

Your support transformed an idea into an experience — and an experience into a treasured memory.

«“The true measure of an event is not how grand it looks, but how deeply it touches the lives of those who experience it.”»

OLI 2026 reminded us that sometimes, the greatest impact comes from the simplest gestures — a new dress, a shared meal, a game, a song, a kind word, or simply making a child feel that they matter.

«“When we give children reasons to smile, we give them memories that can last a lifetime.” ❤️»

The most precious reward for everyone involved was seeing the joy, excitement and innocence reflected on the faces of these wonderful children.

Their smiles were our greatest recognition.
Their happiness was our greatest success.
And their memories are the reason we will continue to do more.

🙏 Thank you to every person who made OLI 2026 possible.

Together, we did more than celebrate an event.

We celebrated children.
We celebrated inclusion.
We celebrated kindness.
We celebrated humanity.

Here’s to creating many more moments where every child feels seen, valued, included and loved. 🌈❤️

OLI 2026 — Together, We Make a Difference.

23/10/2026

✨ OLI 2026 – Lighting Up Lives, Inspiring Hope! 💙🪔

⏰ Tick... Tick... Tick... BLASTU BLASTU! 🎉🔥

The excitement is building, and the countdown to spreading smiles, love and hope has begun! 💥🥳

This Diwali, let’s bring smiles, dignity and hope to invisible children affected by crime. ❤️

Join GNE-India & The Anaamalaiss (Toyota) Group as we celebrate these special children with love, educational scholarships and new clothes. 🎁👕📚. We invite all our donors and supporters to be part of this event.

📍 Tirunelveli: 24 October 2026
📍 Madurai: 25 October 2026

Together, let’s make every child feel valued, loved and never forgotten. 🌟💖

💫 OLI 2026 – Towards A Change! 💫

17/10/2026

“Some celebrations begin long before the day arrives — in every thoughtful choice, every helping hand, and every heart that believes a child deserves to shine with new dresses on this diwali festive.”✨

OLI 2026 | A Celebration Woven with Care, A Future Coloured with Hope

Behind every little smile are countless thoughtful efforts. Our Global Network for Equality (GNE) – India prepares for OLI 2026 in Tirunelveli and Madurai, our purpose remains simple: to make every child feel seen, valued, and celebrated.

With the generous support of Anaamalais Toyota, we are bringing festive new attire to 210+ children, with every choice guided by care, dignity, and the belief that every child deserves to belong.

Our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Raghuram and Mrs. Sukanya Raghuram, MD of The Anaamalais Group for their generous sponsorship and unwavering support over the past six years, and for their continued commitment to this initiative.

Yesterday 16.10.2026, at The Chennai Silks, Tirunelveli, our team worked alongside the store staff, turning calls, preferences, and measurements into bundles of happiness with new dresses. Special thanks to Mr. Thoppusamy, Team Manager, The Chennai Silks, and his colleagues for their dedicated coordination.

We also gratefully acknowledge Mr. T. K. Chandran, Chairman of TKC Academy; Mr. Vineeth Kumar, key representative of SKTM; and the TKC Academy interns for their valuable concerns and timely assistance.

To our GNE-India team, donors, supporters, and well-wishers, thank you all for making this collective effort possible. Every helping hand has contributed to a celebration filled with hope.

🌻 We warmly invite you to celebrate OLI 2026 with us!

📍 Tirunelveli | 24 October 2026 Saturday
Venue: Florence Seainson Hr. Sec. School, Opp - Palayamkottai Central Prison, Tirunelveli

📍 Madurai | 25 October 2026 Sunday
Venue: V. R. Krishna Iyer Hall, Near Appolo Hospital, Madurai

Your presence will make this celebration even more meaningful. Join us in celebrating children's worth, dreams, and right to a brighter tomorrow.

Because meaningful change is never the work of one person — it is the beautiful outcome of many people choosing to care. 💛

14/10/2026

⚖️ Strengthening the Probation System in Tamil Nadu – A Public Interest Initiative

A strong probation system is essential for reform, rehabilitation, and reintegration, while reducing unnecessary incarceration in suitable cases.

Through a Public Interest Writ Petition before the Hon’ble Madras High Court, Madurai Bench, we have sought comprehensive strengthening of Tamil Nadu’s Probation Wing, including:

🔹 Filling vacant Probation Officer posts and reviewing staffing requirements
🔹 Ensuring district and court-level accessibility
🔹 Improving professional support, infrastructure, and digital systems
🔹 Strengthening rehabilitation, community corrections, and aftercare
🔹 Considering the recommendations of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)

Justice is not only about punishment; it is also about reform, dignity, and giving people an opportunity to rebuild their lives and prevent future crine.

Let us work towards a humane, effective, and accessible criminal justice system that protects society free from crimes and promotes rehabilitation.

— K. R. Raja
Advocate | Psychiatric Social Worker,
Global Network for Equality (GNE) - India

13/10/2026

Rehabilitation is not just about release; it is about rebuilding lives with dignity. 🌱

Adv. Jancy Stella, Legal Coordinator, GNE-India, participated in “Dobara: Rehab Works,” a two-day programme organised by Prayas, a Field Action Project of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), on 2nd and 3rd October, 2026 at Yashwantrao Chavan Centre, Nariman point, Mumbai ,focusing on the rehabilitation and social reintegration of people who come into contact with the criminal justice system.

The programme facilitated meaningful discussions and exchanges among representatives from government departments, academic institutions, civil society organisations and individuals with lived experience.

It also featured an exhibition of products crafted by families of prisoners, bringing attention to their skills, creativity and potential to pursue livelihoods and rebuild their lives after release.

Representing GNE-India, Adv. Jancy Stella showcased the organisation’s initiatives, impact stories and annual reports through visual displays, highlighting its work in supporting individuals and families affected by incarceration.

The discussions underscored the persistent challenges of social stigma and exclusion, particularly for women, young people and first-time offenders re-entering society. While rehabilitation requires collective social responsibility, the State has a fundamental duty to ensure meaningful support, sustainable livelihood opportunities and successful reintegration. Initiatives such as Maharashtra’s Rehabilitation Grant and Jivhala Credit Scheme offer valuable models for strengthening such support.

The programme reinforced a vital message: “A person’s past should not determine their future.” Lasting reintegration requires more than release—it calls for dignity, acceptance, opportunity and sustained institutional support.

Our sincere thanks to Dr. Vijay Raghavan and Prayas Team for the invitation to this meaningful programme.

It was a valuable opportunity to learn, connect and exchange experiences towards a more inclusive and humane criminal justice system.

12/10/2026

🙏 Greetings from Global Network for Equality (GNE) – India!

✨ OLI-2026 – Towards a Brighter Tomorrow ✨

We are delighted to invite you to be a part of OLI-2026, our annual Diwali initiative to bring joy, hope, and encouragement to around 200 children affected by crime and parental incarceration.

Organised in association with The Anaamalais Group, this initiative aims to support children through educational scholarships, new clothes, and an opportunity to feel valued and embraced by society.

🤝 We warmly welcome our donors, supporters, and well-wishers to join hands with us. Your presence, encouragement, and generous financial and moral support can help us reach more children and make a meaningful difference in their lives.

❤️ Your contribution can make a difference. Together, we can turn kindness into opportunity and hope into a brighter tomorrow.

📍 Event Details

📌 Tirunelveli
🗓️ Saturday, 24 October 2026
🕥 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
🏫 Florence Swainson Higher Secondary School

📌 Madurai
🗓️ Sunday, 25 October 2026
🕥 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
🏫 Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer Community Hall

📎 Please find the OLI-2026 invitation and poster attached for further details.

We look forward to your gracious presence and continued support in making this initiative a success.

📞 Contact: 9363455291
📧 [email protected]

27/09/2026

*A NEW BEGINNING, BUILT ON EDUCATION 🎓🌱*

Sometimes, a child does not need sympathy.
He/she needs an opportunity.

A young boy who lost both his parents as a consequence of a domestic crime at a very tender (3 yrs) age (one was killed and another died in Jail) was left without parental care along with elder sister. Both of them live under the care of grandparents and to ensure the security that every child deserves we stepped in.

GNE-India identified their situation through a family assessment in 2019 and worked towards ensuring that they had access to safety, education and a stable environment.

With our request, the Management of Mahatma Residential School, Alagarkovil, graciously opened its doors to the boy and admitted him into the residential school with full free educational opportunity

Today, the story is changing.

The boy has successfully completed his quarterly examinations and is actively participating in football, archery, co and extra-curricular activities and communication-skill development. More importantly, he is beginning to look towards his future with confidence, enthusiasm and a renewed belief in himself. His elder sister is also studying in a best govt aided school.

This is what education can do.

It does not simply teach a child lessons from a textbook—it can restore confidence, create belonging and help a child imagine a future beyond the circumstances of the past.

We express our heartfelt gratitude to *E Rm E Rengasamy Educational Foundation, its Chairman & Managing Director *Mr.Paneer Selvam, Tmt. Premalatha Paneerselvam*, and the other Board Members, Teachers and supporting staff for their generosity and compassionate support in providing this opportunity.

Our sincere thanks also to *Dr. C. Ramasubramaniam* of MS Chellamuthu Trust, for his kind referral and support in helping make this educational opportunity possible.

Our heartfelt thanks to *Mr.R.Kailasnath*, Chennai for sponsoring this boy to purchase basic things to join in the residential school.

*🌱 One opportunity can change a child’s direction.*
One caring institution can restore hope.
One education can open the door to a lifetime of possibilities.*

*“Education is not just about learning; it is about helping a child believe in the future again.”*

At GNE-India, we remain committed to ensuring that children affected by crimes and circumstances beyond their control are not defined by their past, but are empowered to build their future.

A brighter future begins when someone believes in a child. ❤️🎓

22/09/2026

💙 Reaching Children Affected by Crime — Home Visits in Virudhunagar District

On 19 September 2026, the GNE-India Team undertook an intensive field-level home-visit programme across Sivakasi, Virudhunagar and Aruppukottai, reaching out to children and families affected by crime to better understand their circumstances, challenges and support needs.

Our team set out to reach eight identified families. We were able to meet four families directly, gather information about two additional families, and identify the locations of the remaining two for follow-up visits.

🏠 Behind every door was a story of loss, resilience and hope.

During the visits, we met:

🔹 Three Young Girl Children who had lost both parents and were being raised by maternal relatives despite significant economic challenges.

🔹 A young girl who lost her mother to crime and is now cared for by her grandmother and maternal relatives, while the family navigates limited awareness of legal documentation and victim-support mechanisms.

🔹 Families whose children had become difficult to trace, where persistent local enquiries helped us reconnect with their families and begin further assessment.

🔹 Two siblings who lost their mother and are now being supported by maternal relatives. The team assisted the family with essential documentation to help access welfare and support services.

🔹 Families who had relocated following the loss of a mother by crines, where we gathered available information and initiated further efforts to understand the children's present circumstances.

🔹 Children being cared for by an elderly grandmother in difficult financial circumstances. Respecting the family's privacy and readiness, we assured them that support remains available whenever they choose to seek it.

📄 Our work goes beyond documentation.

During these visits, the team provided assistance and information relating to:

• Legal Heir and Guardian Certificate processes
• Victim Compensation Funds
• Welfare entitlements and available support services
• Essential documentation required to access government and other assistance

But fieldwork like this is about much more than forms and certificates.

It is about building trust.
It is about listening.
It is about respecting dignity.
And above all, it is about ensuring that children are not forgotten.

The impact of crime does not end with the immediate victim.

Children continue to live with its consequences — in their homes, their education, their emotional wellbeing and their hopes for the future.

Every home visit reminds us of our responsibility to stand beside these children and families, helping them access the support, protection and opportunities they deserve.

💙 GNE-India remains committed to reaching children affected by crime — one family, one conversation and one step at a time.

We are grateful to everyone who supports this journey.

📧 [email protected]

Together, we can help children move from vulnerability to opportunity.

— K. R. Raja

12/09/2026

A comfortable learning environment can quietly influence how a child experiences education, confidence and possibility.

On 10 September 2026, the GNE-India team undertook a verification and impact assessment visit to four Government Higher Secondary Schools in Tirunelveli district—Nadukkallur Govt Hr. Sec school, Sutthamalli Govt Hr. Sec school, Pettai Kamaraj Government Higher Secondary School —where swivel chairs provided on 16.11.2025 through the support of Ford Motor Company (Sholinganallur, Chennai) are being used by students in their learning environments.

The visit was about more than verifying the utilisation of the chairs. It was an opportunity to listen to students and understand how the initiative was making a difference in their everyday learning experience.

Students shared that they feel much more comfortable while using the swivel chairs, particularly during their time in the computer laboratories. Seeing students engage with their learning with greater comfort was a meaningful reminder that even a simple intervention can contribute to a more dignified and supportive educational environment.

Why should comfortable and quality learning spaces be available only to students studying in elite institutions?

A student studying in a government school deserves the same comfort, dignity and opportunity to learn with confidence.

We place on record our heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Gangapriya Chakraverti, India Site Head & Managing Director, Ford Motor Company, for her generous approval and support towards providing the swivel chairs for rural Government schools.

We also gratefully acknowledge Mr. P. Ravishankar, whose initiative and personal commitment towards bearing the logistics costs helped make the transportation and delivery of the chairs possible.

We gratefully acknowledge the dedicated efforts of the GNE-India team, particularly Mr. U. S. Murugan, for his support in school-level assessment and coordination, and Mr. Muthaiah Kodi, who personally coordinated the loading process in Chennai and accompanied the consignment to ensure its safe journey.

A special word of appreciation goes to the local auto drivers and community members of Sholinganallur, who stepped forward whenever additional manpower was needed. Their spontaneous support demonstrated how community participation can strengthen even the simplest acts of social responsibility.

Our sincere thanks also go to the school administrations, teachers and students of Nadukkallur, Sutthamalli, Pettai Kamaraj Government Higher Secondary School for welcoming the initiative and, most importantly, putting these resources to meaningful use.

A chair may seem like a small intervention.

But when a student says, “I feel more comfortable learning here,” we know that the intervention has meaning.

Today, a student sits comfortably in a school computer laboratory.
Tomorrow, they may sit at a professional desk, take responsibility and make decisions that shape their own lives and the lives of others.

11/09/2026

PIL on seeking affordable and accessible telephone facilities for prisoners in Tamil Nadu has received the attention of the Hon’ble Madurai Bench of Madras High Court.

The present telephone charges place a considerable financial burden on prisoners, many of whom have very limited means to communicate with their families. At the same time, when legitimate communication is inaccessible or unaffordable, it can create an environment where illegal mobile phones and unauthorised means of communication may be misused inside prisons.

Providing a reasonably priced, legally authorised and properly monitored telephone facility can serve two important purposes:

🔹 Help prisoners maintain healthy contact with their families and loved ones.
🔹 Reduce the incentive for unauthorised mobile-phone use and illegal communication within prisons.
🔹 Enable prison authorities to maintain better oversight of prisoner communications.
🔹 Support the rehabilitation and mental well-being of prisoners while strengthening prison security.

Affordable communication and prison security need not be opposing goals. With appropriate monitoring and safeguards, a regulated prison telephone system can contribute to both human dignity and institutional discipline.

Hoping that the authorities will consider revising the charges in a fair and practical manner and strengthen communication facilities for prisoners, particularly for indigent, elderly, women and differently abled prisoners.

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