WHAT WE DO

Each child at Sri Arunodayam has unique needs. That’s why our rehabilitation program includes a wide range of therapeutic treatments and activities.

Rescue

Many children arrive at our doorstep bearing the scars of hardship. Their young lives have been marred by rejection, abuse, and unimaginable suffering. Some even come to us with critical medical conditions that demand immediate care.

Our Home becomes their sanctuary. We provide not just food, clothing, and safe shelter but also the nurturing comfort they so desperately need.

For children battling HIV, once their health stabilizes, we hand them over to authorized government homes for specialized care. But for the rest, our Home becomes their forever haven. Here, they finally find the love, support, and sense of belonging they deserve. This is a place where they can heal, grow, and truly begin to thrive.

Rehabilitate

The journey of healing for our children is a marathon, not a sprint. As they recover from their physical and emotional wounds, we create a comprehensive training program tailored to their individual needs. This includes medical and psychiatric care, physiotherapy, occupational and speech therapy, special education, and vocational training.

Our special education team meticulously assesses each child’s abilities. Based on these evaluations, we place them in programs that best suit their needs. This could be Early Intervention, Pre-Primary or Primary for developing academic skills, and specialized vocational programs.

Prayatna, our vocational training unit, plays a vital role in empowering our older children (above the age of 18). Through courses like tailoring, farming and dairy farming, they gain valuable skills that foster self-reliance. As they begin to contribute to society, a profound sense of purpose is awakened; a sense that they are not just surviving, but thriving.

Restore

We believe that a loving family provides the most nurturing foundation for a child’s growth and development. Whenever possible, we prioritize reuniting children with their biological families. Our team works tirelessly to trace a child’s relatives, striving to create a bridge back to a familiar embrace.

For parents who, due to difficult circumstances like poverty, were forced to make the heartbreaking decision to leave their child behind, we offer a path back to reconciliation. We provide counseling and support to help them navigate the resources available, such as government financial assistance.

Our legal department plays a crucial role in facilitating these reunions, ensuring a smooth and successful process. We are immensely proud to share that 108 children have already found their way back to the loving arms of their families, and we remain dedicated to making even more connections possible.

Nisreen Ebrahim,
CEO, Rangoonwala Foundation (India) Trust

quoteupI will never forget my first visit to Sri Arunodayam. A late evening in the summer of 2009, meeting the cheerful and well cared for special children, surrounded by very few material amenities, but a lot of love, affection and individual care from each team member… be it a caregiver, or the Founder-Trustee Iyappan himself! For RF(I)T, this partnership has been a high impact one, where Sri Arunodayam has not only met it’s commitments, but demonstrated the futuristic thinking and able implementation of a dynamic organization that we are privileged to be associated with.quotedown

Albert's Mother

quoteupThank you for taking care of Albert during the time he went missing from our home. We were so worried and did not know what to do. You’ve looked after him so well and he’s learnt so much during the time he was with you. Thank you for restoring our family and keeping our boy safe from harm.quotedown