Vision

To create a healthier, more compassionate Nagarathar community by upholding the highest standards of care and humanity across our villages.

Mission

• Offering financial assistance to underprivileged Nagarathars in need of medical care.

• Conducting health camps across Nagarathar villages to encourage early detection and wellness.

• Launching impactful humanitarian initiatives to improve quality of life.

• Hosting health-awareness webinars for Nagarathars in North America.

• Organizing an annual 1K/3K/5K walk/run in North America to raise funds and foster community involvement

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

The NSNA Health & Humanitarian Committee is proud to continue our transformative journey through the "Namma Ooru Namma Palli" initiative — a sustained effort to improve school infrastructure in Nagarathar villages and empower the next generation through better learning environments.

This initiative supports vital upgrades including:

1. Smart board installations
2. Construction of hygienic bathrooms
3. Modern kitchen facilities
4. Modern kitchen facilities

How You Can Get Involved

You can play a critical role in making this vision a reality:

• Sponsor the infrastructure needs of a school in your village or one that is close to your heart.
• Champion a fundraising campaign for a specific school project.

Together, we can create lasting change and bring meaningful improvements to schools across Nagarathar villages. Let’s join hands to build brighter futures — one school at a time.

Join us. Support the cause. Transform lives.

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

• Title: H&H Cardio Health
  Date: March 2026
  

1K/3K/5K Walk/Run

The H&H Committee, in collaboration with the Sports & Fitness Committee, will be organizing the annual 1k/3k/5k walk-run event in late summer to early fall. This fundraising initiative supports medical applications, with all proceeds directed towards this cause.

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