G. Pallavi
She and brother Vishnu were the first street kids we met. Tomboyish, adorable, and quite huggable. Lives at Karunya Mane with brother Vishnu; attends nearby private school. Born March 10, 2001.

G. Vishnu

Just a three-month old when we met him and mom Sushila. Mischievous little one with the biggest sweet tooth.Now lives at Karunya Mane and attends private school. Born August 15, 2005.

G. Sumitra

Born on the street and now lives with us at Karunya Mane and attends a nearby private school. Family includes brother Venkatesh, sister Prema, brother Mohan, mom Kumari, grannie Rachamma. Born May 14, 2000.

G. Prema

Smart and sensitive, but often neglected by her mom as the middle female child. A really good girl. Now living at Karunya Mane and attends a nearby private school. Born February 12, 1998.

G. Venkatesh
Good kid who likes to protect the smaller ones, and truly Mom's boy. Lived for years on the street with mom and siblings. Now lives at Karunya Mane and attends a nearby private school. Born October 20, 1996.

L. Latha
Staying with us at Karunya Mane and attends a nearby private school. Usd to live on the street with her family--sister Jyothi, mom Lakshmi, dad Lakshman, grannie Rachamma. Loves to hug and dance and act. Born April 5, 2001.

P. Asha

After a rough life on the streets and with relatives, stayed at Karunya Mane for a year, then transferred to a residential school to continue her studies. Orphaned in 2006 when her mom died. Attends a nearby private school. Smart and resourceful, very creative. Born February 23, 1993.

J. Sowmya

Soumya, along with brothers Surya and Darshan, spend the day on the street while mom begs for a living, then goes home in the evening. Now living at Karunya Mane with brother Surya and attending private school. Born June 1, 2005.

R. Darshan
Had spent most of his life living on the street, and battling health issues, and is fInally getting better. Loves to tease and be teased. Family includes brother Umesh, mom Kavitha, dad Rudra. Lives at Karunya Mane. Born April 27, 2005.

L. Jyothi
The little princess. Born malnourished and underweight on the street. Jyothi is now living at Karunya Mane, is a chubby and very happy, well-behaved sweetheart of a little girl. Born June 18, 2005.

L. Nanjunda

Completely lovable, shy yet outgoing at the same time. Wears his emotions on his sleeve. Difficult family life, and now staying at Karunya Mane and attending school. Born September 1, 2004.

G. Manikanta

We've known Manikanta since early 2006. He used to run away from home after his mom beat him whenever he failed to bring home any money. Now lives Karunya Mane and is attending a nearby private school. Born October 23, 1999.

D. Devaraj
Sweet little Devaraj, shy until he gets to know you. Lost his dad several years ago, and lost his mom in October 2008. Lived on the street with his mom and brother Harish for years. Now lives at Karunya Mane with Harish and attends a nearby private school. Born January 3, 2001.

D. Harish
One of our more serious boys, often with a pensive look on his face. Lived on the street for years with mom and brother Devaraj. Dad died a long time ago, and mom died in October 2008. Harish swept floors at a store for money to buy food. Now lives at Karunya Mane and excels in school. Born August 29, 1997.

J. Darshan

Little brother of Saumya and Surya. Healthy and happy, and almost walking. Mom begs while her children play on the street. Dad leaves his family for months on end, and mom tries her best to take care of her little ones when he's gone.

R. Divya

Divya's dad heard about our street program and brought her one day to meet us. Her mom died a long time ago, and it's just her and dad. They rented a house a year ago, but hard times caused them to lose it, and they've been sleeping on the streets since. Divya attended school last year, and at Karunya Mane she now has a chance to continue her education. Born January 21, 2002.

J. Surya
Surya used to watch over his sister and little brother while mom begged on the street. A very smart and happy boy, Surya now lives at Karunya Mane and is an excellent student in school. Born March 5, 2003.

G. Mohan
The littlest brother of Venkatesh, Prema, and Chumi, little Mohan is an outgoing, very independent, bold boy with lots of love to share with everyone around him. We recently admitted him to pre-nursery school. Valentine's Day baby, born February 14, 2006.

M. Sreenivasa

Orphaned in 2007 when his mom died, Sreenevasa lived on the street with his brother Krishna for years, selling pens and other trinkets to earn enough money for food. A happy, mild-mannered boy, Sreenevasa is now at Karunya Mane to continue his education and wants to learn computers. Born June 25, 1996.

Ameena

Ameena lives in a village near Mysore. Her dad is a day laborer, and she has a brother and sister. We help Ameena with school expenses, and some medicine as she suffers from unexplained seizures without her medication. Ameema was born in 2005.

P. Amita
Lokesh's younger sister, came to Karunya Mane after her parents wouldn't allow her to--we suspect because she helped with household chores, as is often the case for girls like Amu. Spent on e year at KM and is now back home with her parents, and we continue to support her education. Born November 23, 1996.

R. Pooja
Pooja is from a very poor background, and her mom works hard to provide for her kids. Mom got little help from her husband except for frequent beatings, and has since left him. Pooja is a thoughtful girl who excels in school. She is continuing her education with us at Karunya Mane, where mom is also a volunteer. Born October 13, 1999.

R. Sharath

Sharath is at Karunya Mane with his sisters Pooja and Shwetha, and is continuing his education at a nearby private school. Sharath dearly loves mom, and is often sad when she leaves after a visit. Born April 10, 1998.

R. Shwetha

Shwetha is Pooja and Sharath's little sister and stays with them at Karunya Mane, along with the other little girls she has befriended. Shwetha loves to drink Pepsi and eat biscuits! Born March 15, 2002.

C. Raju
Raju's mom Sushila begs for a living, and we see this little one every so often, when they need a meal or when they get sick. We recently helped mom admit Raju to school, so that he can begin his education and stay off the streets.

R. Umesh
Umesh is our little sumo wrestler, born a hefty 7 pounds and has maintained quite a chubby and healthy appearance since. Very happy and loving little boy. Now with us at our shelter, Karunya Mane. Born June 14, 2007.

M. Shanthi

Shanti was referred by Vishnu's and Pallavi's mom, who is neighbors with her and her mom in their slum area. Shanti's mom is alone, as her husband left her a long time ago. She works cleaning pots and pans at a small restaurant. Shanti is with us at Karunya Mane, and is attending the nearby school. Born May 10, 1998.

R. Lalitha

Little Lalitha is the younger sister to Vinod, Netra, and Swarana, and joined them at Karunya Mane after a year. Lalitha is very quiet but fiercely independent and strong-willed. She has cute dimples when she smiles. Born August 27, 2005.

R. Vinod
Vinod comes from a family of six kids and their parents work hard to support them. Our mom Kumari introduced Vinod's mom to us, saying she struggles to even feed her kids -- the evidence was obvious in how skinny her kids are. Vinod, along with his sisters Netra and Swarana, stay at Karunya Mane and attend school. Born June 30, 1999.

R. Netravati
Netravati came to Karunya Mane along with brother Vinod and little sister Swarana. Netra is very shy, yet enthusiastic in school and has made new friends at KM. She is well-behaved and has a beautiful smile. Born September 15, 2000.

R. Swarana

warana is the second youngest in her family of six siblings. Mom washes pots in restaurants and dad is a laborer at the market. Swarana, outgoing and cheerfully adorable, adjusted immediately to being at Karunya Mane and her new school. Born April 5, 2003.

S. Anusha

Anusha lived with her grannie in a slum area of Mysore until she came to Karunya Mane in February 2009. Her mom died at childbirth and dad ran away to marry another woman. Born January 12, 2004.

Zaidu
Zaidu used to live on the street with his mom Shahina, and brothers Ruman and Salman. Mom is the second wife to their dad, who won't let her stay in his house. Mom begs and sells vegetables for a living, and we recently helped her rent a house, and admitted Zaidu into pre-nursery school.

S. Vijayalakshmi
Vijayalakshmi's mom was left alone after dad died a few years ago. Mom works at a factory, earning daily wages, and had difficulty cariing for her two girls. Vijayalakshmi is very smart and well-behaved, and happy at Karunya Mane, where she and sister Vinuta live and attend private school. Born November 19, 2002.

S. Vinuta

Vinuta stays with sister Vijayalakshmi at Karunya Mane. She is a little more mischevious than her older sister, and is quite a good hugger! She's attending school along with her new friends. Born March 12, 2005.

M. Manu
Arrived at KM in July 2010 after mother, a street vendor, passed away. Real father unknown, little brother of Suma, Manjula, and Renuka. Started school after arriving at KM, studies well and enjoys his new friends. Born June 1, 2006.

S. Tanmaya
Tanmaya stays at Karunya Mane, and was brought to us by social workers. Mom is incapable of taking care of her, and Tanmaya was found at a bus station. Dad is nowhere to be found. Tanmaya is very cute, very talkative, and has a beautiful smile. Born May 1, 2005.

R. Venkatesh
Little Venkatesh was born on February 16, 2009, and now lives with us at Karunya Mane. His mom Banu lives on the street with his dad, Rajesh, and they are unable to properly care for Venkatesh. Great-grandma Kaveriamma, who also lives on the street, has been taking care of Venkatesh and wanted him to live at Karunya Mane.

S. Adarsh

In mid-2009, this little boy's mom abandoned him and a social worker brought him to us. Nobody knew his name, so we named him "Adarsh," which means "perfection" or "ideal." Adarsh was probably born in 2007.

M. Vishnu

Little Vishnu (nicknamed "small Srinivas"), came to KM in November 2010. Lived in a slum area of Mysore; the home situation is very difficult and the parents struggle to feed their kids. Vishnu is a cute little boy with an adorable smile and good demeanor. Born June 4, 2007.

baby Lakshmana

baby Shahina
Baby Shahina was born in January 2010. Her mom is positive, but was able to get the proper treatment while pregnant. Mom cleans houses for a living and is on antiretroviral therapy.

Mohammed Sadif

Arrived at KM in April 2010. Brother to Razak and Arabia, mother passed away a few years ago and father's health suffers. Enjoys karate and school and constantly shows improvement in all areas. Born May 18, 2002.

Mohammed Razak

Arrived at KM in April 2010. A bit reluctant at first, but is now enjoying his time with his new friends. Father's health suffers and mother passed away a few years ago. Younger brother to Sadif and Arabia. Born April 10, 2003.

Mahamdi Arabia
Arrived at KM in April 2010. A very sweet, quiet, and kind young girl who is everyone's favorite. Sister to Sadif and Razak. Born May 23, 2001.

S. Prajwal
Arrived May 2010. Prajwal's mother, Prema, was our cleaning lady at Karunya Mane, before falling ill, and passing away in November 2010. They lived in the nearby village. Father abandoned them a long time ago, mother earned a living cleaning houses in the area. Born October 29, 2001.

S. Kartik

Arrived May 2010. Kartik lived with his father in a cow shed in a village about 20 km from Mysore. Mother died a few years ago after being hit by a bus. Father returned home late at night, as he is a street vendor, so Kartik was alone for most of the evening after school. Kartik is a very nice, quiet boy, and is now happily living at Karunya Mane. Born May 22, 2002.

M. Shilpa

Shilpa, Vishnu and Jeevan's older sister, never went to school til coming to KM in April 2011. Does very well in school and is well behaved. Born May 6, 2004.

C. Pavankumar
Arrived at KM in June 2010 and was a few years behind in school after having attended gov't school for years in a village an hour from Mysore. Mother has health issues and father ran away a few years ago. Good-natured boy, well behaved, and very pleasant demeanor. Born July 9, 2000.

M. Suma
Arrived at KM in July 2010 after mother, a street vendor, passed away. Real father unknown. Older sister of Manjula, Renuka, and Manu. A quiet girl who studies well, can be a bit moody. Continuing her schooling while at KM. Born November 15, 1997.

M. Manjula

Arrived at KM in July 2010 after mother, a street vendor, passed away. Real father unknown. Sister of Suma, Renuka, and Manu. Very intelligent girl, extremely energetic and active, and a bit mischevious. Continuing her schooling while at KM. Born October 17, 1999.

M. Renuka

Arrived at KM in July 2010 after mother, a street vendor, passed away. Real father unknown. Sister of Suma, Manjula, and Manu. Likes to play with her new friends at KM, and is very outgoing. Attends school with the other kids at KM. Born June 20, 2002.

M. Mamatha
Arrived at KM in September 2010 after mother passed away. Father left the family a long time ago. Mamatha used to do all of the housework at home, including the cooking. She has a great interest in school and is a very good student. Born May 27, 2000.

M. Jeevan
Jeevan came to KM in April 2011, and is Vishnu and Shilpa's little brother. Lived in a slum area of Mysore in a difficult home situation. Parents struggle to feed their kids. Jeevan is now healthy and happy at KM. Born November 25, 2009.