Serendip Boutique

Meet Serendip’s beautiful Head of stress busting - Daisy Dog 🐶 at our Serendip stall at the Garden carnival on 16th March, @ Kingsley on Spurtank road.

Daisy was one of the rescue dogs awaiting adoption at the last year’s Carnival. This year Daisy has a loving home thanks to 💕

Join us for a night of Cuisine & Compassion
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DINE FOR A CAUSE
Maniumpathy comes to Bask; An exclusive Chef Swap
event featuring a 8-course Sri Lankan Dinner curated by internationally acclaimed Chef Lucky Liyanarachchi and the team of the Boutique Hotel, one of the finest heritage hotels in Sri Lanka.
An evening filled with laughter, delicious food & the Joy of Giving back hosted by Poongkothai Chandrahasan Shashikanth
While you savour the myriad flavours of Sri Lanka, in the beautiful ambience of ‘Bask by Coffee?’ you can feel good knowing that by purchasing your Dinner Ticket you have contributed towards Child Nutrition.

Proceeds go towards Serendip Be The Change Foundation’s (SBTC) ‘Education without Hunger’ initiative to combat malnutrition among vulnerable Sri Lankan Tamil children in Jaffna,
A sustainable solution to combat malnutrition faced by vulnerable Sri Lankan Tamil children, studying in Government schools in Jaffna, by setting up organic ‘nutrition’ gardens on the school campus and teaching them to cultivate & harvest their own organic vegetables. These vegetables are handed over to the school kitchen, where it is cooked along with rice and lentils as part of the noon meal and served to the students on the school campus, thereby ensuring that they are nourished with a well-balanced meal. This initiative has also reduced school dropout rates, as the nutritious meal has become an incentive for vulnerable children to be sent to school.

http://sbtcf.org

Date: Tuesday February 6 & Wednesday 7, 2024 (Choose either date)
Time: 7.30 pm onwards
Venue: Bask By Coffee?, Chennai
Dinner ticket are priced at 5000 INR per person.

See you at Dine For A Cause!

To purchase your tickets Pls WhatsApp & Gpay SERENDIP @ 98400 56530

Introducing ‘Serendip Be The Change’ line of Doggie Jewellery from Serendip Boutique- Handmade through .bethechangefoundation’s GREEN EMPOWERMENT PROJECT to alleviate poverty through income generation for vulnerable civil war victims in Sri Lanka & vulnerable women in India. Proceeds from sales goes towards our Education without Hunger Program in Jaffna Sri Lanka - for more information pls visit www.sbtcf.org

What are you waiting for? DM us ASAP to book your doggies necklace now, and BE THE CHANGE! 🐶🐾❤️
Ps: All you beautiful people out there, who looked at these photos and thought the Doggie Model Daisy is adorable- Daisy is a rescue, adopted from a wonderful NGO that has many more adorable doggies up for adoption. 🐾

Celebrate this Christmas ,with a cause🎄🎄🎄!!! With Serendip’s ethical & environmentally sustainable jewellery. On display at DLF Commanders Court, Egmore,Chennai 🤩🌟

“Transforming lives, one lesson at a time: where education meets sustenance! In the heart of Sri Lanka, underprivileged students are mastering the art of sustainability, cultivating crops alongside their knowledge. This isn’t just about textbooks; it’s about empowering communities, nurturing dreams, and fostering a future where hunger and lack of education are things of the past. Join us on this incredible journey of and witness the power of knowledge nourished by the earth itself. ”

“Empowering Sri Lankan futures: Teaching sustainability, nourishing minds. ”

“Embarking on a journey to sow the seeds of sustainability and knowledge in Sri Lanka! Our commitment to ‘Education Without Hunger’ not only nurtures young minds but also cultivates a sustainable future. Witness the beautiful harmony as underprivileged students delve into learning, simultaneously nurturing crops and dreams. Join us in fostering a generation empowered with the skills of sustainability, growing both knowledge and crops in unison. ”

Dear Changemakers,

Come visit us and experience our sustainably crafted products at the Alaigalal event at Chennai photo biennale. Meet our team and find out more about our mission and journey. The pop-up show will take place on the 9th and 10th of December 2023, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. location : Old no 12, new no 3, Bashyam 3rd Street, otteri Chennai - 600012

See you.

Dear Changemakers,

Come visit us and experience our sustainably crafted products at the Alaigalal event at Chennai photo biennale. Meet our team and find out more about our mission and journey. The pop-up show will take place on the 9th and 10th of December 2024, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

See you.

“Discover the beauty of sustainability with SERENDIP Products! This weekend in Chennai, 9th-10th, 11am-6pm at The Warehouse, Kotivakam. Explore our ethical jewelry, upcycled & zero-waste items benefiting vulnerable women & children in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. ”
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“Elegance meets purpose at SERENDIP Boutique. Join us this weekend in Chennai, 9th-10th, 11am-6pm at The Warehouse, Kotivakam. Explore sustainable crafts empowering women and educating children. Every purchase supports SERENDIP Be The Change Foundation’s impactful initiatives find us on Google Maps by searching ‘CPB Foundation’. Let’s make a difference together! . ”

Our Products are currently available in the USA,
DM to book. limited stock.



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Welcome to Serendip’s Green empowerment project , where empowerment meets sustainability! Our project is more than just crafting beautiful zero-waste products; it's about lifting vulnerable civil war survivors, particularly single mothers, towards self-sufficiency. By upcycling locally available plant waste, like discarded banana stems, we're not just reducing waste but creating avenues for income generation. Join us in our journey of poverty alleviation, one handcrafted creation at a time. Together, let's weave a greener, empowered future!"


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In this beautifully captured group photo, every smiling face embodies the vibrant spirit of our mission: to nurture a generation of young minds in Sri Lanka with the invaluable tools of sustainability and food security. As we gather amidst flourishing gardens, we witness the blossoming of not just plants but also the seeds of knowledge, empowerment, and hope. Together, through education and hands-on experience, we're sowing the roots of a brighter future, fostering a community where underprivileged students thrive as stewards of both the environment and their own potential

"Harvested by little hands, savored with big hearts! Nourishing young minds with nutrition education through homegrown delights. "

“From garden to table, cultivating a sustainable tomorrow! Inspiring kids to learn, grow, and eat responsibly. Watch our kids help make food with the very vegetables they cultivated ”

“Planting hope, harvesting knowledge! Teaching kids sustainability while they grow and enjoy their own veggies. ”

“From seeds of knowledge to a harvest of change! Empowering children through sustainability education and fresh veggies. ”

“Growing minds, nurturing gardens. Join us in cultivating a sustainable future for our kids! ”

Dedicated economist with a heart for change. Anujan Navarathnaraja, the COO (Chief operating officer) of Serendip Be The Change Foundation (SBTCF) earned his stripes at Loyola College, Chennai. He has been instrumental in setting up of the SBTCF’s Sri Lanka operations and works tirelessly to help vulnerable students combat malnourishment in a sustainable manner, as well as generate income for Vulnerable single mothers, through SBTCF’s Green empowerment project.

He also dedicatedly leads Serendip Boutique in India, a Social enterprise empowering Sri Lankan refugee women to make ethically and sustainably crafted products, the proceeds of which goes towards SBTCF’s ‘Green Empowerment Project’ and SBTCF’s ‘education without Hunger Program’.

Committed to serving the underprivileged, Anujan is passionate about social entrepreneurship as the tool by which to empower marginalised communities to overcome poverty. He believes in sustainability and sustainable development, and is an advocate for environmental consciousness, ethically made products, and fair trade. Join the journey of impact! ”

Ms Thenmozhi life story is itself a testament to how empowerment can turn a war victim into a survivor, and how that survivor can become a catalyst of change, empowering thousands of Sri Lankan refugee women like herself to become empowered.
Fleeing the bombings and terrors of the Sri Lankan civil war, Ms.Thenmozhi escaped to Tamil Nadu from Jaffna in a fishing boat, coming ashore indian soil as a refugee in 1990. True to her indomitable personality, she overcame the hardship of refugee life and joined OfERR ( organisation for Eelam Refugees Rehabilitation) ‘an organisation of refugees, by refugees, for refugees’, where her personal journey of empowerment began. Through her 30 years of dedicated social service, she became the head of OfERR’s women empowerment unit. Together with OfERR’s incredible team & management, she has been an integral part in setting up of more than 600 women’s SHGs ( self help groups) in the Sri Lankan refugee camps, empowering refugee women to come together to advocate for their rights, ensuring a climate of gender equality, women & child safety as well as financial independence and empowerment for the SL refugee women.
On the Board of Directors of SBTCF, she is a driving force, leading by example and a true value addition to the team, bringing her years of experience to steer SBTCF’s Income generation and women & child safety programs; ‘Green empowerment program and Make Sri Lanka safe for women and children.
Together our incredible team of dedicated and experienced change-makers are scripting stories of change in Sri Lanka!

"Caryll Inez Tozer: A force for change in women and child rights, environmental and wildlife conservation. From building homes for women-led households to championing gender equality in sports, she embodies activism. Recognized by the International Olympic Committee, Caryll believes in empowering women with life skills and nurturing socially conscious children. As a trustee and committee member, she's a guardian of our environment. Join Caryll in the journey of social engagement and change. "

"Introducing Our Tech Maestro Archunan Vaseekaran, our Director, brings over twenty-seven years of expertise as a software engineer, engineering manager, and entrepreneur. His diverse experience includes designing mobile couponing solutions, web-based enterprise software, and a speech recognition system. He's spearheaded high-volume database systems, leaving his mark in Medicare reimbursement, telecommunications, finance, and more.

Mr. Vaseekaran holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science in Computer Science from Columbia University. A published author in AI Magazine and a member of Tau Beta Pi, the National Engineering Honor Society, he's a true visionary in our dynamic team. Join us in embracing his wealth of knowledge! "