Deepam School
Unit History & Vision
Deepam means light in Tamil. The project was started in 1992 as a playground for children with special needs in Kuilapalayam village and has gradually grown into a facility with a creative day-care and out- patient programme serving about of 20 villages around Auroville. Our patients have various special needs: impaired, mental and/or physical challenges, genetic and neurological disorders.
Location:Aspiration Auroville 605101 Tamil Nadu India
Opportunities at Deepam School
Daily tasks: At 9 am, we organize a circle with body exercises, singing, meditation, followed by educational activities in small groups or individual sessions. In the afternoon, we organize group activities such as painting, handicrafts, games, swimming, etc.