Kanthari is more than an institute—it’s a catalyst for transformation. Located in Kerala, India, Kanthari empowers passionate individuals from around the globe who dream of creating social change but lack the tools, skills, or knowledge to begin. Through a rigorous selection process, candidates are awarded scholarships and invited to participate in a seven-month residential leadership program designed to equip them with everything they need to become effective and ethical changemakers.
This year, 20 participants from 12 countries have joined the program, each committed to driving meaningful change within their own communities. As part of the curriculum, participants engage in immersive field visits to alumni-led initiatives, gaining firsthand insight into grassroots impact.
One such visit brought them to Puducherry, where they met Mr. Anumuthu, a 2017 Kanthari graduate whose mission is deeply rooted in compassion. Driven by a powerful vision to restore dignity to the neglected and destitute, he now leads a life-saving initiative through Goodwill Mission – Snehan, offering rehabilitation, residential care, and medical support to homeless adults in critical need.
During their visit to Snehan Home, participants explored the center’s holistic approach to care and its income-generating activities that empower beneficiaries. After a shared lunch, Mr. Anumuthu gifted each visitor an eco-friendly cotton bag—hand-stitched and painted by Snehan’s residents—as a symbol of resilience and creativity.
The exchange was rich with dialogue, curiosity, and heartfelt connection. Participants left not only with answers, but with renewed inspiration to return to their countries and uplift the lives of the less privileged.
