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Our Story & Purpose

எமது கதையும் நோக்கமும்

Born out of diaspora solidarity and grounded in the cultural soil of Jaffna and Tamil heritage, GTF e.V. (Gmünder Tamilischer Freundschafts Verein e.V. · க்முண்டர் தமிழர் நட்புறவுச் சங்கம்) fosters mutual aid, educational sponsorships, palmyra craft cooperatives, and intergenerational language preservation.

Elderly Tamil woman artisan skillfully weaving palmyra palm fronds in a courtyard in Jaffna

Enduring Dignity

Artisanal cooperatives and sustainable heritage livelihoods in Northern Sri Lanka.

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Who GTF e.V. Serves

Community Reach|பயனாளிகள்

Direct humanitarian kinship bridging homeland rural families and diaspora chapters across Germany, Switzerland, the UK, and France.

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Rural Elders & Homesteads

மூத்தோர் நலன்

Medical diagnostics, chronic disease care, and basic sustenance support for elders in Northern villages.

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Students & Scholars

மாணவர் கல்வி

Providing textbooks, digital laptops, university stipends, and bilingual mentoring for underprivileged youth.

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Heritage Artisans

பனைசார் கைவினைஞர்

Revitalizing women's palm-leaf weaving cooperatives through global fair-trade exhibition sales.

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Diaspora Families

புலம்பெயர் சமூகம்

Language classes, social integration support, legal aid, and cultural festivals for children and families.

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Our Guiding Values

Principles|எமது கொள்கைகள்

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Rooted Dignity

தற்சார்பும் மாண்பும்

We reject paternalistic aid models. All programs are developed with local community councils to foster autonomy and self-sustaining economic empowerment.

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Collective Weaving

பின்னப்பட்ட ஒற்றுமை

Inspired by the interlocking palmyra leaf, our strength lies in cross-border solidarity, pooling diaspora resources with homeland wisdom.

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Transparent Stewardship

வெளிப்படையான பொறுப்பு

Every euro donated is audited, registered under statutory non-profit rules, and reported transparently to our general assemblies.

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Leadership & Council

Council|நிர்வாக சபை

Elected volunteers and advisory leads coordinating chapters across Europe and Sri Lanka.

Dr. S. Kanthasamy

மருத்துவர் சு. கந்தசாமி

President & Healthcare Lead

location_onFrankfurt am Main, DE

Vani Thirunavukkarasu

வாணி திருநாவுக்கரசு

Vice President & Education Lead

location_onZürich, CH

M. Ratnasingham

மா. இரத்தினசிங்கம்

Treasurer & Governance

location_onLondon, UK

Priyantha Sivagnanam

பிரியந்தா சிவஞானம்

Cultural Archive Curator

location_onParis, FR

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