The vast majority of abandoned and orphaned girls have also been raped and abused. Many have spent years living on the streets and in refugee centers. There, these divine lives are being both brutalized as well as ruined. The girls cannot envision a better future.

The orphanage project will take orphaned and abandoned girls (many of whom are currently living in refugee centers) from India and Nepal and bring them to a place where they will be both cared for as well as given the physical, emotional and spiritual springboards which will enable them to live lives that are full, productive and positive.

The orphanage is to be located in a beautiful, serene environment just south of Rishikesh, on the banks of the holy Ganges river. It is less than 10 minutes from Rishikesh, so it's close enough to have all the facilities, but it's far enough as to be sufficiently out of the city. Further, there is a gaushala (cow home) and beautiful organic fruit/vegetable gardens as well as beautiful flower gardens on site.                                                                                                                              Previous / More...