Yein Udaan Press Release
*About the Film*
Rediscovering Hope: A Journey through Yein Udaan
Duration: 11:34 minutes
Languages : English and Tamil (with English subtitles)
Produced by: EFL Global
Directed by: Aashik Joel (Kayak Films)
This documentary on Yein Udaan, the award-winning NGO changing Tamil Nadu’s oldest dhobighat shows the struggle and dreams of young students as they break free from the chains of poverty.
It also sheds light on the impact on their families and the community as a whole.
*Yein Udaan & Founder*
Yein Udaan was founded in 2017 by Ms Vedika Agarwal, with a powerful mission to provide marginalised children, youth, and women access to education and employment opportunities.
A TEDx speaker, Vedika has been recognised as a global Covid-19 Hero by the Commonwealth Secretariat, Rotary Educator of the Year, Chennai Young Changemaker of the Year, and Dettol India Protector.
*The film screening event*
The screening of Yein Udaan’s documentary was at AGS Cinemas, T-Nagar. The event was made possible by *Mrs. Andal Aghoram, Mrs. Archana Kalpathi, and Ms. Aishwarya Kalpathi*
The event was graced by the presence of social activist Ms. Apsara Reddy, who praised the students’ and parents’ efforts.
*Apsara Reddy’s speech*
Praised the children and their parents for their success.
Shared her personal journey as a social activist, highlighting the importance of education.
