About Us

NALAM empowers vulnerable girls in South India through nutrition, security, shelter, healthcare, education, and skills training. Our volunteer-powered organization provides care and opportunities to orphaned, destitute, and half-orphan girls, aiming to uplift them out of poverty. We believe educated, empowered girls can transform their lives and break cycles of hardship.

How We Work

Founded in Germany in 2014, and launched in the USA in 2023, NALAM was the result of Ute Keller’s transformative visit to India, where she was moved by the pressing needs she saw. Our accomplishments today owe to the generosity of our donors and the unwavering dedication of our local partners.

Your continued support is deeply valued. As a compact team of volunteers, please note that many of our processes are manual. We are proud to be registered as a non-profit in both Germany and the US. Our fund allocation follows a joint process outlined in our “How we unlock funds” section, ensuring we maximize the impact of each donation.

A note from one of our sponsors, “The [German] Consulate General observed Mrs. Keller and her team’s exceptional commitment, responsibly directing the awarded funds to aid the orphans. […] The Consulate wholeheartedly appreciates NALAM’s excellent partnership.” — Michael Wegener, Chancellor I. Class and Deputy Consul General, German Consulate Chennai [upon evaluating the success of a project sponsored by the German Consulate Chennai].

How We Unlock Funds

Drawing from nearly 10 years of experience, NALAM’s mission is to enhance the lives of those in need. We focus on building strong, meaningful relationships with local partners and strategically collaborating with other organizations for amplified project impact.

Our approach involves rigorous project proposal evaluations and follow-ups to ensure sustainable change. Our initial funding was majorly sourced from Europe, particularly Germany, before 2023. However, we are continually seeking new opportunities to broaden our donor base and expand our philanthropic footprint.

As a small yet committed nonprofit, we prioritize maximizing impact and believe in the power of community involvement. We trust our local partners to identify where our support can make the most significant difference, ensuring that every donation is effectively and efficiently used for community development and empowerment.

Our Organization

NALAM is a registered non-profit in Germany and the US.

Germany

Indienhilfe Trippstadt NALAM e.V.
Brunnenweg 11, 67705 Trippstadt, Germany

‍Contact
contact@nalamindia.org
+49.6306.991212

‍German Bank Details
Sparkasse Kaiserslautern
Am Altenhof 12/14
67655 Kaiserslautern Germany
IBAN:
DE33540502200000581629
BIC: MALADE51KLK

United States of America

Nalam - Help Orphan Girls
501(c)(3) nonprofit registration in progress
Tax ID (EIN) 93-2726145
San Francisco, California, US

Contact
contact@nalamindia.org

International Team

Ute

Founder & Chairperson, NALAM (DE)

Ulrich

Founder & Chairperson, NALAM (DE/US)

Julia

Events & Fundraising, NALAM (DE)

Arial

Treasurer, Marketing & Fundraising, NALAM (US/CA)

Dominik

Digitalization, NALAM (DE)

Fernando

Design Lead, NALAM (VE/ES)

Nicola

Fundraising, Secretary, NALAM (IT/IE)

Ellie

Project Manager, NALAM (US)

Serena

Social Media Lead, NALAM (IT/US)

Maria

Fundraising & Marketing, NALAM (US)

Tabea

Fundraising & Marketing, NALAM (DE)

Aly

Designer & Fundraising, NALAM (US)

India Team

Prem

NYSS Director (IN)

Vasantha

Founder & Secretary, NYSS (IN)

Neelavathi

Head Warden (IN)

Rekha

Science Teacher (IN)

Lakshmi

Physics Teacher (IN)

Jayanthi

Social Sciences Teacher (IN)

Samira

Maths Teacher (IN)

Madhubala

Math Teacher (IN)

Diana

English Teacher (IN)

Sabitha

Telugu Teacher (IN)

Esther

EVS Teacher (IN)

Jaba Selvi

Telugu & Maths Teacher (IN)

Aishwarya

Tailoring Trainer (IN)

Umarani

Nurse (IN)

Jeeva

Senior Chef (IN)

Sumathi

Chef (IN)

Mouna

Telugu Language Teacher (IN)

Keerthana

Self Defence Trainer (IN)

Bala

Head of School (IN)

Suman

Head of Orphanage (IN)

Suresh

Elementary School Director (IN)

Agastian

Primary School Director (IN)

Paul

Founder NYSS [In memoriam] (IN)

Lokesh

Operations Lead (IN)

Jawahar

Maths Teacher (IN)

Arul

Hindi Teacher (IN)

Aravindh

Physics Teacher (IN)

Govindh

Computer Trainer (IN)

Pandiyan

Driver (IN)

Uday

Clerk (IN)

Munirathnam

Watchman & Gardner (IN)

Kataiah

Watchman (IN)

Disclaimer

Website under construction. Everything here is conceptual and non-binding until then. Any questions or inquiries, please contact@nalamindia.org. Thanks for your patience!

As a small organization powered by dedicated volunteers, we focus primarily on delivering aid where it’s needed most, thus website updates may be minimal. All figures and insights presented on this site are illustrative, non-binding, and may change due to micro and macro-environmental influences. For accurate and comprehensive information, please refer to our annual reports or reach out. The information provided on this website is intended solely for general informational purposes.

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