Our new facility is on the outskirts of Mysore, close enough to the city for convenience, yet far enough away to enjoy peaceful surroundings. Karunya Mane (which means "House of Compassion for the Poor" in the local language), is a fully equipped two-story building.

The first floor houses destitute adults and elderly, and the second floor is where the children stay. An excellent private school is a short walk away.

At Karunya Mane, destitute children have the chance to be kids and enjoy their childhood years. A nearby school provides a proper education and learning environment. Our children are allowed to mature into self-sufficient, independent, productive adults, who learn the value of giving back to society.

We opened on February 10, 2008 and currently have thirteen residents, including four kids and nine adults. Read more about these people at Our People.

We have many plans for our first facility!
Please check back here for updates on our progress!

Focus and discipline in child selection is intentional, to ensure a successful and effective program, as selecting children for our shelter is key to the program's success. The children will be from the poorest backgrounds, and first choice will be given to children who have no parents or have just one parent.

From this group, we will target children demonstrating motivation, a capacity for learning, and a willingness to live in the structured environment of our shelter.

Each child will be selected through an interview process and by visiting and evaluating his/her current living environment (if one exists). The home will target entering children from the age of three to sixteen, with a focus on younger children.

The younger children, and selected older children whom we accept, must (a) be from the poorest backgrounds, (b) demonstrate potential and desire to learn through formal schooling or develop a vocation or trade skill, (c) accept the guidelines for living at the shelter, and (d) have the motivation to improve his/her life.