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Tamana may refer to:
- Tamana, Kiribati, an island
- Tamana, Kumamoto, a city in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
- Tamana, Wallis and Futuna, a village
Tamana is a non-profit voluntary organization registered in March 1984 in India, created solely with the purpose of helping the cause of the cognitively impaired, the intellectually challenged, and the autistic. Tamana is recognized by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India, Department of Social Welfare; Govt. of NCT Delhi, Rehabilitation Council of India and is registered with the National Trust.
Recognized nationwide for its contribution in the field of disability and for providing rehabilitative services, its involvement was accredited and granted Special Consultative Status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 2005.
Founder and president Dr. Shayama Chona was awarded the Padmashree, a Padmabhushan and two national awards for her commendable contribution in the field of disabilities in India.