Maanudam foundation is a recently established charitable organisation based in the UK.
The word ‘Maanudam’ is derived from Tamil, one of the oldest living languages in the world, and translates to ‘Humanity’. Our name embodies the beauty of being human. The resilience of human spirit, strength of community and innate desire to help one another. The Maanudam logo is a play on the letter ‘M’ and portrays two people coming together as one.
Our current initiatives focus on supporting the underprivileged Tamil-speaking communities in the North, East, and upcountry regions of Sri Lanka.
Our key charitable objectives
- Poverty relief
- Improvement of health
- Improvement of education
- Community development
- Preservation of art and culture
- Environmental conservation
Whether you contribute donations, collaborate with us on projects, share our website, immerse yourself in discourse, or simply spread the word to your loved ones – your support is invaluable to us.
Our Mission
Support underprivileged Tamil-speaking communities in Sri Lanka across a variety of charitable goals, leading to positive and tangible change
Our Vision
Grow our community. Expand our reach across various platforms. Spark discourse. Collaborate with individuals and other charities. Broaden our initiatives.
And always strive to be better.
Our Story
We are a family of Tamil diaspora driven by the desire to help people back home in Sri Lanka
Art & Culture: Artist A.Mark
The late A. Mark (June 29, 1933 – September 26, 2000) was an important figure in the evolution of art in Jaffna, transitioning a generation deeply rooted in the romantic tradition of Ravi Varma into modern artworks. Mark’s artistic talent began from an early age. He trained at the College of Fine Arts in Colombo and was a favourite of Principal David Paynter, who recognised his abilities and granted him a double promotion.
Mark’s influence extended to other artists, including Ramani, K Krishnarajah, Srijeyaramachandran R. Radhakrishnan, Vasuki, Karuna, Suguna, Arunthathi, Godwin Constantine, K. Selvanathan, Mrs. Jeyamalar Selvanathan, and Babsi Mariyathas.
In an interview for ‘Thenpoluthu’, Mark regrettably expressed his belief that Sri Lankan Tamils did not fully appreciate art as a cultural form. He proposed the idea of organising an annual art exhibition, free of charge, for the public to develop a greater interest in art.
Art & Culture: Artist Asai Rasiah
The late Asai Rasiah, a distinguished Tamil artist, was born in 1946 in Atchuveli, Sri Lanka. From 1966 to 1969, he attended the School of Arts & Crafts in Colombo. Afterwards, he served as an art teacher at Royal College. Rasiah relocated from Colombo to Jaffna in 1983, where he spent the remainder of his life.
His artistic endeavours primarily focused on depicting Tamil people, the Jaffna landscape, and its culture. He showcased his work at the National Art Gallery in Colombo and the University of Jaffna and published a book titled ‘Vimbam’ which illustrated his paintings. Rasiah was honoured with several Sri Lankan awards, including the Kalaignanachchudar Award, Governor of the Northern Province Award, Kalapushanam Award, and Colombo Tamil Sangam Award.
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