About Us – Karunamaya ®

Welcome To Karunamaya

Established in 2012: Registered deed: 2013

At Karunamaya, we are deeply committed to serving those in greatest need. To ensure the smooth and effective operation of our Ashram, we are guided by a team of dedicated trustees who work tirelessly for the welfare of the homeless. Complementing their efforts is an Organizing Committee, always ready to extend their support and lend a helping hand wherever needed.

Our Mission:

Care for the abandoned
Provide professional medical care as needed
Provide nutritious food for our residents
Provide shelter to those in need
Provide access to education to ensure a better future for underprivileged children

Accomplishments:

- Daily Breakfast Program: Served nutritious morning meals to 100 individuals in need every day.
- Medical Outreach: Successfully organized a medical camp to provide healthcare services when required.
- Educational Support: Distributed school bags and books to students from 1st to 7th grade at Ammembal Parish School, empowering their education.
- Rescue and Rehabilitation: Assisted 100 vulnerable individuals, including those referred by organizations such as the Jilla Panchayat, Vishwas Trust Helpline, and the Local Police Station, by providing care and shelter.

Our Journey:

Established on August 7, 2014, at Sherwin Compound, Jeppu Kudpady, near Marnamikatta Circle, Mangalore, Karunamaya Ashram has become a haven for the homeless and those in greatest need. Led by Mr. Elias Coelho, a dedicated layperson from Mangalore, the Ashram offers a nurturing environment where individuals can find solace, support, and dignity in their daily lives. Currently, 50 residents call the Ashram their home.

Over the past seven years, Karunamaya Ashram has touched the lives of more than 120 individuals, offering care, rehabilitation, and a path to recovery. Many have successfully returned to their families after receiving the support they needed. For those who could not overcome their illnesses, the Ashram ensured their final journey was marked with dignity and respect, conducting funerals in accordance with their religious beliefs.

In November 2018, a second Ashram was inaugurated by His Excellency, Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha, the Bishop of Mangalore. During this event, the foundation stone was laid for a 50-bed facility at Permanki near Fermai, designed to meet all government regulations. Unfortunately, the plan had to be abandoned due to unavoidable circumstances. The Ashram remains reliant on the generosity and goodwill of its benefactors, well-wishers, and supporters to bring this vision to life.

The Karunamaya team continues its remarkable mission of uplifting the underprivileged, providing not just medical care but also emotional and spiritual healing. With your support, we can expand this vital work and bring hope to even more of our brothers and sisters in desperate need.