"The difference between what we do, and what we are capable of doing, would suffice to solve most of the world's problems" - Mahatma Gandhi |
| We bought these goats and cows as part of our village uplift program in March 2006. Our volunteer Mr. Selvaraj is here with the recipients on the day we donated them. Please note the kolam on the right corner of the photo. |

| As part of our village self-sufficiency program, we bought bicycles in March 2006. These bikes are used to carry fruits, vegetables and eggs to nearby towns to sell. |

| Kolam Charitable Foundation, Inc. 6213-A Kahiliholo Road Kilauea, HI. 96754 |
| Rural uplift projects in Tamil Nadu |
| We have adopted 7 villages near the small town of Pudukottai near Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu. These villagers live in mud huts and have no running water or electricity. |