Healthcare to HIV/AIDS Infected & Affected Orphans

Prema, a 10-year-old girl, once lived on the streets without a home, identity or access to school. With her father gone and her mother struggling with polio, survival itself was uncertain. When she entered Arias Home of HOPE (AHH) in July 2025, life finally began to change. She ate regular meals, enrolled in school, received care and experienced a sense of safety. But this was short-lived. In September of the same year, her mother took her away under the pretext of a ritual and Prema disappeared. In those months, Prema was at serious risk of child labour, abuse, or even worse. But AHH Staff did not let her story end there. Through
swift coordination with the police, Childline and child protection authorities, Prema was traced and rescued in Feb 2026. When she returned, she was withdrawn and fearful. Today, with care and counselling, she is slowly healing. She is now back in school, smiling again with hope.

Smita, 16, a newly admitted resident, grew up without parental love, moving between homes as her elderly grandparents struggled to support her. Carrying deep feelings of abandonment, she was at risk of losing direction and dropping out of school. With timely intervention, she was admitted to AHH. Here, she found belonging. In a safe and nurturing environment, she began to heal. Today, she is emotionally secure, actively engaged and dreams of becoming a lawyer.

Priya and Prabha, sisters, came to AHH after a childhood marked by loss and neglect. Their father’s alcoholism and their mother’s disappearance left them without care or stability. When they arrived, they were silent, withdrawn and out of school. Without intervention, they would have remained vulnerable to continued neglect. At AHH, that changed. With consistent care and support, they slowly opened up, returned to school and rediscovered childhood. Today, Priya (Class 8) dreams of becoming a teacher, while Prabha (Class 5) is growing up in a safe and secure environment.

Salma, 17, faced a different but urgent challenge of being forced into early marriage despite her desire to study. Without the support, her education and independence would have ended. Through AHH, she found protection and a choice of life. Today, she continues her education with confidence and aspires to become an IT professional.

Each of these girls stood at the edge of uncertainty where education could have stopped and exploitation was a real risk.For these girls, Arias Home of HOPE is not just providing a shelter, but it is a safe haven filled with love, care, protection and restoration of their childhood.

These are the stories of just five girls. There are 14 more who have faced similar or even harsher realities but today, all of the 19 girls sleep without fear. They go to school; they celebrate birthdays and laugh and play. They dream like any other child should. This transformation was made possible because of you, because when you support AHH, you are not just helping a child, you are protecting a future and restoring dignity.

Without AHH, these stories may have been lost but because of you, they are being rewritten with hope. Thank You!

HOPE foundation created an opportunity to love and be loved by bringing together two groups who both needed connection, the girls of Arias Home of Hope and the elderly mothers (Ammachies) from the old age home run by HOPE.

All the girls of Arias Home of HOPE come from difficult backgrounds and have seldom experienced the gentle love of a grandmother. At the same time, many Ammachies miss the presence and affection of their grandchildren. To meet both these needs, HOPE first invited the Ammachies to visit Arias Home of Hope. The girls welcomed the Ammachies with folded hands, shy smiles, and handmade flower garlands. They helped them sit comfortably, offered water, and stayed close, listening as the Ammachies shared stories from their lives. As the day went on, they prayed together, sang songs and enjoyed simple cultural performances. Some girls sat quietly holding the Ammachies’ hands, while others talked, laughed and shared their thoughts. For many of the girls, this was the first time they felt the warmth, patience and unconditional care of a grandmother. For the Ammachies, it was a joyful chance to give love, blessings and guidance, and to feel needed once again.

This bond did not stop with this visit. To continue the relationship, HOPE later arranged for the girls to visit the old age home. Ammachies warmly welcomed the girls and were delighted with their visit. They spent time together, talking, listening, and sharing smiles. The girls sang songs, danced and shared happy moments, while the Ammachies purchased and gave away gifts for each of the girls with the little money they had.  They also shared words of wisdom and affection . This two-way sharing of love deeply touched both the children and the elders. This union helped fill the void .They developed a special connection that has helped heal emotional gaps in the children’s lives and gave the Ammachies renewed joy and purpose. HOPE foundation sincerely thanks you all for making this meaningful experience possible. Your support helped create a space where both children and elders could give love, receive love and feel truly valued.