DHAN Foundation has been organizing Walkathon Annually Since 2007 with each year focusing on a unique development themes. so far, DHAN organized 19 Walkathon with 10 different themes. Every year, the community federations promoted by DHAN Foundation also organizing Walkathon on the same day and same theme. Walkathon 2026 is the 20th version of the series which carries the theme of “Sustainable Financial Inclusion”
Walkathon 2026 witnessed strong participation and impact across regions, combining rallies, financial inclusion efforts, and resource mobilization. Large-scale engagement was seen in Madurai (4,000–5,000 participants, ₹3 lakhs mobilized, and major bank commitments), Thanjavur (nearly 2,000 participants with CSR proposals submitted), and Dindigul (1,000+ participants with ₹3.1 lakhs mobilized and new initiatives launched). Several regions like Ramanagara, Pudukkottai, and Vellore focused on stakeholder engagement and institutional linkages, including CSR proposals, FI enrolments, and significant bank linkages (₹7 crore in Vellore). Moderate participation and steady mobilization were observed in Nagapattinam, Theni, Cuddalore–Puducherry, Sivagangai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, and Tuticorin, contributing collectively through rallies, financial support, and program launches. Bihar locations emphasized school-level engagement and district-level outreach, setting the stage for future expansion. Overall, the Walkathon effectively strengthened community participation, financial inclusion, and partnerships with banks and institutions across regions.
The 25th Year of Vayalagam Mutual Movement Day was celebrated on 7th March 2026 at the central office and across various regions of Vayalagam throughout the country. The celebrations continued until 22nd March 2026, coinciding with World Water Day. Anna Hazare delivered a special virtual address, marking a significant moment as he was also the one who gave the inaugural address during the first year of the Vayalagam Mutual Movement.
“ At the same time, while we work for water, we must also remember something deeper. Just as water exists in the land, there is also ‘water’ (moisture) within the human body. With that same understanding, when we see the suffering of the poor, there should be ‘water’ (compassion and empathy) in the eyes of the wealthy as well.” – Anna Hazare, Social Activist.
The International Women’s Day 2026 celebrations at DHAN Foundation, under the theme “Rights, Justice, Action: For All Women & Girls,” marked a strategic shift from awareness to action, focusing on legal empowerment and access to entitlements. Conducted across 28 regions in over seven states, the campaign mobilized 7,726 women and facilitated initiatives such as judicial centers, micro-justice camps, legal awareness sessions, and the release of training materials, laying a scalable foundation for grassroots justice systems.
The central event in Madurai witnessed around 500 participants, with key addresses highlighting women’s rights, financial inclusion, and leadership development. Major highlights included the launch of a Legal Awareness Centre, release of books and songs, sharing of inspiring grassroots stories, and cultural performances that reinforced unity and collective action.
Regional celebrations across locations like Beed, Vizag, Hyderabad, Mysore, and Tumkur emphasized legal literacy, health awareness, financial inclusion, and livelihood promotion. Activities included formation of legal cells, digital skill-building, agro-based livelihood training, and community-led actions against social issues. Overall, the celebrations strengthened women’s leadership, promoted justice-oriented engagement, and advanced collective action for inclusive community development.
Thiruvalluvar Day 2026
The Thiruvalluvar Day celebration at The DHAN Academy honours Thiruvalluvar, whose timeless work Tirukkural highlights values such as righteousness, compassion, and social justice.
The day is observed through value-oriented academic and cultural activities that align with TDA’s focus on integrating ethics into development practice. A special highlight of the celebration is the conduct of competitions for school students from nearby communities, encouraging young minds to connect with Thiruvalluvar’s teachings and express them through various talents. Overall, the celebration serves as a meaningful learning platform to internalize moral values and social responsibility, blending culture, ethics, and development education rooted in classical Tamil wisdom.
Budget Watch and Dialogue session 2026-27
The Budget Watch event at DHAN Foundation office helped TDA students understand the Union Budget announced on February 1, 2026. Students presented the key highlights, explaining that the budget focused on youth, financial inclusion, agriculture, green transition, MSMEs, health, women empowerment, and urban development. Major announcements included ₹7.5 lakh crore for MSMEs, ₹10,000 crore SME Growth Fund, ₹20,000 crore for climate resilience, and ₹1.5 lakh crore for the health sector. Steps like removing GST on health insurance and reducing customs duty on cancer medicines aim to make healthcare more affordable. The budget also emphasized AI in agriculture, fisheries, women entrepreneurship initiatives like SHE Mart, hostel facilities, and major urban development investments. Overall, the event helped students connect budget policies with real-life development issues in a simple and practical way.
DHAN Yatra – Champavathi Region (Vizianagaram, A.P)
The leaders and Associates of regions/ locations are intending to visit DHAN Collective programmes and witness its impacts for the aspirations. It is conceived as Yatra for Development. Visiting to other locations/ regions on DHAN Collective initiatives will enable the leaders and associates to build the faith on the DHAN Collective ideology and enable them to connect their work with the purpose of Poverty Eradication. It may be like an exposure to DHAN Collective system and initiative. During the last quarter, the leaders and associates from Champavathi region came together for DHAN Yatra from Vizianagaram of Andra Pradesh.
44th Vayalagam Movement Workers Training
DHAN People Academy (DPA) have successfully completed 44th batch of Vayalagam Movement Workers Training. Field Level Associates from the various Federations of Pambar, Gundar and Vaipar regions participated in 42 Days Movement Workers Training from December 2025 to January, 2026.
Leadership Development Programme
The World Water Day celebration, held on 23rd March 2026 alongside the Gundar Basin Leaders Training, brought together basin leaders and selected associates for a focused and meaningful engagement. The session highlighted the significance of the current year’s theme, emphasizing the urgency of sustainable water management and collective responsibility. Participants actively discussed their leadership roles in addressing water-related challenges, with a strong focus on strengthening local governance systems. The training also served as a platform to reflect on ongoing initiatives, share field experiences, and explore practical strategies for improving water resource management at the grassroots level. Overall, the program reinforced the importance of informed leadership and collaborative action in ensuring long-term water security in the Gundar basin.
Kalanjiam Movement Workers Training
DPA completed the 107th batch of Kalanjiam Movement Workers Training Programme from October 2025 to February 2026. About 19 participants from Madurai rural region associates participated in the training programme
