Welcome to the NCYE website! We hope this page gives you a general idea of who we are. Browse the menu above to learn more about our projects, members, and how to get in touch.
What is NCYE?
North Carolinian Youth For Education (NCYE) is a nonprofit organization founded by Tamil youth living in North Carolina. Our mission is to provide educational and health support to school-aged children in need — both in Sri Lanka and right here in central North Carolina.
See Our Work
Explore the education, health, and relief projects our members have led.
Join Us
Open to anyone aged 10–30. We currently have about 80 active members and are always looking to grow.
Support a Project
Donations directly fund our education, health, and relief initiatives for children in Sri Lanka and North Carolina.
Our Community
A look at NCYE members in action — see our Projects page for the full story behind each event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join NCYE?
Anyone aged 10–30 who’s interested in supporting education and health initiatives for kids in need. No prior experience is required — just a willingness to pitch in. See our Membership page for details.
What does NCYE actually do?
We run education, health, and relief projects for children in Sri Lanka and central North Carolina — everything from clean water systems and virtual tutoring to local food and clothing drives. Visit our Projects page to see the full list.
I’m not ready to join — how else can I help?
You can make a donation any time, or simply follow our work and share it with others. Every bit of support helps fund our projects.
Is NCYE only for the Tamil community?
NCYE was founded by Tamil youth in North Carolina, and our roots shape a lot of our work — but membership and support are open to anyone who shares our mission of helping kids in need.
How do I get in touch with questions?
Reach out anytime through our Contact page or by email — we’re happy to answer questions about joining, donating, or our projects.