Resources for Your Family

This is how our artists see Arul and Pachayamma living in freedom. Draw a picture, or series of pictures, of how YOU see Arul and Pachayamma.

What do you think the word "freedom" means to Arul and Pachayamma? Write a few sentences, a 500-word essay or a freedom poem. You can even include it in your homeschool curriculum!

How can you use your voice like Arul and Pachayamma to help those still trapped in slavery?

Read Drops Join Together - How one girl's bravery brings rescue from slavery

Enjoy making Mango Lassie Pops together. These are a delicious twist on a popular South Asian drink. The best part? They're simple to make!

Use these prompts to write a few sentences, a 500-word essay, or even a poem.

Read about Pachayamma’s brave choice to speak up for other people.

Help Arul and Pachayamma rescue people hidden in slavery

Break out your paints, pencil crayons, or crayons to colour in this portrait of Pachayamma.

Explore what bravery and standing up for others means to you with these writing prompts!

With so much of the world today shut down because of COVID-19, Arul and Pachayamma knew that many survivors can't read or don't have access to watch the news, and many of these survivors were vulnerable to the virus. So Arul and Pachayamma and their friends have traveled to visit over 200 families to share important information about the virus, proper handwashing techniques, and how to keep themselves safe through social distancing.

Read about how two brothers from Arlington, Virginia, are helping people on the other side of the world.

Use these prompts to write a short paragraph, poem or even a research essay.

Watch this video of Anu George Canjanathoppil, IJM Canada's Executive Director, as she teaches you a few simple phrases in Tamil - the same language Arul and Pachayamma speak!