Vision

Promote Healthier Community and attain highest humanitarian standards in Nagarathar Villages.

Mission

Support needy Nagarathars by providing financial assistance for healthcare related expenses.

Foster preventive care by conducting Health Camps in Nagarathar Villages.

Raise the living standards in Nagarathar villages through implementation of Humanitarian projects.

Conduct Health related Webinars in North America to increase and promote health awareness among Nagarathars.

Conduct Annual Fundraising Walk/Run in North America – 1K/3K/5K.

NSNA's Medical Assistance program provides financial assistance to underprivileged Nagarathars to help with medical expenses. The funds are generated through Annual fundraising programs in North America such as 1K/3K/5k Walk/Run and through contributions from donors.

Nagarathar families seeking assistance can apply for assistance by completing the medical assistance application form online and upload supporting documents. The members of the Health & Humanitarian committee will review the application and decide on the level of assistance that will be provided to the applicant.

To apply for Medical Assistance, please click here.

To donate towards Medical Assistance, please click here

For any questions, related to Medical Assistance Program, please contact: healthhumanitarianchair@achi.org

NSNA partners with various Medical Institutions in Tamil Nadu to conduct Health Camps (Medical, Eye) in Nagarathar Villages.

Medical Camp

Free Physical Checkup is performed for all patients attending the medical camp. Both General Physicians and Specialized doctors (Ortho, ENT) participate in the camp. Blood Test, ECG, Blood Pressure and Sugar Tests are performed for free,and consultation will be provided. Medicines will be provided to needy patients free of charge.

Eye Camp

Free eye exams will be conducted for all patients attending the camp. Glasses will be provided at a discounted rate to patients for short sight, long sight, and presbyopia.

Patients requiring surgical procedure will be identified during examination. Transportation to hospital will be provided to patients identified for eye surgical procedure. All expenditures involved in the surgery is free including hospital stay, food and transportation to hospital.

If you would like a Medical Camp to be organized at your village, please contact: healthhumanitarianchair@achi.org

If you would like to sponsor for a Health Camp, please click here

NSNA H & H Committee would like to introduce our flagship project "Namma Ooru Namma Palli". The project aims to improve the infrastructure of schools in Nagarathar Villages. Some of the things that will be covered under this initiative include smart board installation, construction of bathrooms, kitchen etc. to name a few. We are executing this project in partnership with Tamil Nādu govt. under the scheme called "Namakku Naame Thittam". Under this scheme, projects we support in govt. schools will receive matching funds from Tamil Nadu govt. in the form of 1:1 or 1:2 depending on the type of project. We are confident that we are creating highest value with this execution model.

You can support this noble cause in one the following ways to make this dream project a reality and transform the schools in Nagarathar villages:

1. Donate to fulfil the needs for a school in your village or village of your choice.
2. Champion fundraising activity for a school in your village or village of your choice.

We look forward to partnering with you to implement this project on a greater scale. Let's join hands as we embark on this journey to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those less fortunate.

If you would like to upgrade the school in your village or a village of your choice, under "Namma Ooru Namma Palli" project scheme, please contact: healthhumanitarianchair@achi.org

If you would like to sponsor a School Infrastructure improvement project under Namma Ooru Namma Palli Scheme, please click here

Our North America initiatives include Webinars and Health related topics and Annual 1K/3K/5K Fundraising Walk-Run.

Webinar

The theme for the upcoming Webinars for the term 2023-24 is "Alternate Medical Treatments". The most common method of treatment used today is "Allopathy". However, there are other forms of medical treatments that can be beneficial for certain conditions. We aim to create awareness of the different kinds of alternate medical treatments that are available and provide some fundamental knowledge on each so that the user can make an informed choice. Speakers will consist of medical/ alternative care practitioners in their respective specializations.We are not promoting one form of medicine over the other; but rather are looking to raise awareness on different forms of medical treatments available by, imparting some basic knowledge.

Webinars are planned on the following topics:
Intermittent Fasting
Naturopathy
Acupuncture
Siddha

The first of the four Webinars is planned in the Summer of 2023. Stay tuned for more details.

1K/3K/5K Walk/Run

H&H Committee will be organizing 1K/3K/5K Walk Run in partnership with Sports & Fitness Committee in late Summer-early Fall. This is an annual fund-raising event, and the proceeds go towards supporting Medical Applications.

What is an NSNA emergency fund?

NSNA has created an Emergency Fund for the benefit of US Nagarathars to help them in times of need. To that end, a sustainable fund of $30K has been created and is managed by the Health & Humanitarian Committee.

What is considered an emergency?

• Death of a breadwinner of the family
• Life threatening emergency to Nagarathars or their visiting parents
• Actual life changing events leading to financial distress (e.g., natural calamities, legal issues etc.)
• Divorce, where the partner has no source of income and needs money for living expenses or for children’s education.
• Dire need of funds for safe passage back home (India)

Who qualifies?

• Any Nagarathar living in USA, regardless of their membership status.

Application Process

• Grant/Loan request should come through Regional Rep or any Nagarathar who will complete an online form at achi.org
• Additional unrelated NSNA member needs to second the request.

Financial Process

• Grant/Loan is limited to $10,000 per family (Loan means the recipient is obligated to pay back the money. A Grant is a donation since it is expected that the recipient has no means to pay back the money).
• A maximum of 3 families can be supported per calendar year, on a first come first serve basis.

(Additional help in the form of community, legal and additional fundraising efforts by GoFundMe will be made available if possible)

Decision Process

• NSNA 16 member EC will decide by majority vote.
• Verification of distress is through Nagarathar network.
• If time is of the essence, the President, Treasurer and H & H Chair will have the authority to approve disbursement of funds without the full EC approval.

For further details/questions please contact, Health & Humanitarian Chair at healthhumanitarianchair@achi.org