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This paper examines the transformation of Vanimal, a village in Kozhikode district, Kerala, India, from a locale historically prone to social conflicts, particularly communal violence, to one characterized by greater communal harmony and socio-economic development. This study explores the nature and causes of the conflicts that marked Vanimal until the 1990s, highlighting the interplay of socio-cultural, economic, and political factors. It then investigates the emergence and evolution of Brothers Vanimal, initially a sports club, into a significant charitable organization, the Brothers Charitable Trust. The paper details the organization’s objectives, activities, funding mechanisms, and significant contributions towards fostering communal unity and improving the socio-economic conditions of the villagers, particularly focusing on its role in addressing the needs of economically backward communities. The evidence suggests that the activities of this organization played a catalytic role in shifting the community’s focus from rivalry and conflict towards shared interests, mutual support, and collective development, thereby contributing to the observed decline in communal tensions and a rise in educational and employment levels.
Keywords:
Vanimal, Nadapuram, ethnography, communal violence, sports club, charity and social transformation.
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"Transforming Social Fabric through Sports and Charity: An Ethnographic Account of Vanimal Village, Kerala.", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 5, page no.b109-b114, May-2025, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2505115.pdf
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