The East West Overseas Aid Foundation

The East West Overseas Aid Foundation (TEWOAF) is an Australian volunteer driven organisation, founded by Dr Natteri V Chandran in 1992.

Our major projects since have been the creation of the Uluru Health Care Centre and the Uluru Children’s Home, both located in Alamparai near Kadapakkam, a small fishing village in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. We have also established many community development programs concentrating on health, the environment and education in the region.

TEWOAF operates solely through private donations. We have offices in Australia, the USA, the UK and India.

Interview with our Founder
To listen to an interview with Dr Chandran, originally broadcast on Indian Link Radio (31/06/2006), please click here (mp3 format, courtesy of CHARINDAA).

Mission

TEWOAF aims to assist in easing the suffering of the poor and disadvantaged overseas through a range of initiatives in health care, child welfare, education, and community development. Its mission is to:

  • Raise money to fund initiatives in these areas
  • Empower disadvantaged communities in developing countries
  • Embark on field work within chosen communities
  • Promote knowledge about the needs of developing countries
  • Encourage the sharing of resources, skills and expertise from around the world to enable it to assist those in need
  • Collaborate with other indigenous organizations working to aid the underprivileged overseas


Vision

Our vision is to transform Foundation owned land in South India into a centre for education and community development initiatives. We hope to raise funds to purchase land adjacent to the Uluru Children's Home in order to bring this dream to fruition.

With the necessary funds, TEWOAF aims to build the following:

  • Library for the community that is home to an array of books, audiovisual and electronic material and other facilities
  • Coastal Eco-Educational Centre for educating local people about renewable technologies and organic farming techniques
  • Vocational Training Centre
  • Teaching and Training Facilities for the local community
  • Accommodation for staff, volunteers and visiting guests
  • Playground and Multipurpose Field for community sporting activities and events 
  • Secondary School
  • Art School, Studio and Gallery
  • Community Hall for gatherings, talks and performances
  • Open Air Theatre where children and adults can perform
email usEmail   |  sitemapSite Map © 2005 The East West Overseas Aid Foundation