- Samraksha Charitable trust, Kumarakom
History of origin: Samraksha Charitable Trust was founded and registered by Reverend Walter CMI, a catholic religious priest and a philanthropist, who was well-known for his initiatives for children with down-syndrome. The Institution named Samrakha is located at Mooledom in Kottayam district, around the central part of Kerala, South India. It is a home for vulnerable woman suffering from down-syndrome and physical disability/handicaps.
Development: We took up the total responsibility of the entire residents since it was entrusted to us on the 1st of April, 2016. There were 15 girls and 8 boys in the centre while we began services and management. However, we shared the responsibility of 8 boys with another religious congregation for men later on.
The Sisters of the Franciscan Clarist Congregation, Changanacherry, handed over to us an old fashioned house at Kumarakom in Kottayam in 2017 in appreciation for the dedication and quality of the services provided to the needy. We were happy to provide the girls a better shelter and care. Therefore, we moved ‘Samraksha’ from Mooledom to the new place in a fresh building with 23 girls. The house is disable-friendly and good to accommodate 30 residents at a time.
