Araniya Selvarajah
Araniya Selvarajah is passionate about advancing health equity, education, and youth empowerment through community advocacy and service. She is particularly interested in initiatives that improve access to healthcare, promote diversity, and expand educational opportunities for historically underserved communities. Growing up within the Tamil diaspora community, Araniya developed a strong appreciation for the importance of community support, cultural connection, and giving back to the networks that help shape and uplift future generations. She enjoys taking on leadership roles that bring people together, encourage collaboration, and create meaningful impact through learning and service. Araniya is always eager to learn new skills and perspectives that strengthen her ability to advocate for others. Outside of her community work, she enjoys singing, dancing, and playing board games with friends.
Project Aarambam
Project Aarambam is a youth-led initiative that promotes Tamil language preservation through storytelling, literacy resources, and community workshops. The project creates engaging opportunities for diaspora youth to reconnect with Tamil through books, cultural storytelling, and interactive learning experiences. By bringing together youth, families, and community mentors, Project Aarambam aims to strengthen cultural identity, build language confidence, and foster intergenerational connections.
About this Project
Communities Served
My project will involve and/or impact the following communities:
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
When it comes to community impact projects, the UN has created 17 Sustainable Development Goals. These are the Sustainable Development Goals associated with my project.
How the project works
Project Aarambam will host storytelling workshops, distribute Tamil literacy kits, and share digital learning resources over six months. Activities include virtual and in-person sessions with community storytellers, youth engagement through social media content, and partnerships with local organizations to expand access to Tamil language learning.
Project Impact
Project Aarambam will support Tamil language preservation by helping diaspora youth engage with their language in accessible and creative ways. The project aims to reach 50–100 participants through workshops, literacy resources, and community events while strengthening cultural pride and intergenerational connection within the Tamil community.
Project Mission
Project Aarambam's mission is to make Tamil language learning more accessible, engaging, and community-centered for diaspora youth. By combining storytelling, literacy resources, and mentorship from community elders, the project aims to strengthen cultural identity and encourage young people to maintain a lifelong connection with their language and heritage.
Project Team
Youth volunteers, community storytellers, and cultural mentors supporting Tamil literacy and youth engagement.
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