Project Narikuravar - Supporting Marginalised Gypsy Communities

Annai Mary Foundation works with 100 Narikuravar gypsy women & their families in the south of Tamil Nadu.The gypsy population has existed in India for over 1,000 years. They live on the perimeter of society &, as a result of British rule & Indian government bans, the Narikuravar people, traditionally meat eaters, can no longer use forests as their traditional hunting ground. AMF works with these families to raise awareness of health, nutrition & hygiene & helps them make their own soap to aid hygiene, grow vegetables & poultry to improve family nutrition &, where there is a surplus of produce, to generate income.