Marialaya Chennai is a Child Care Institution dedicated to providing love, care, and protection to vulnerable children, especially those from street and slum backgrounds. We offer a range of services, including residential care at Marialaya Children Home, temporary care through our Open Shelter program, evening study centers for street children, vocational training, and health and medical assistance, empowering self-help women groups and youth in the communities. Our goal is to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for children in need.
Our mission:
To foster the holistic development of marginalized children, youth, and women by building resilience and empowering them to uphold their rights, thereby leading them to a life of fullness and dignity.
Our vision:
To build an inclusive society where children, women, and youth are active participants in social, economic, and political life grounded in a strong cultural ethos and secure in their rights.
By donating, you become a tool for change. Your contribution helps provide food, education, healthcare, and protection to those who need it most. It empowers vulnerable individuals, especially children and women, to rise above poverty and hardship. It also helps to empower youth in the community and create livelihood to women. Every donation is an investment in hope, dignity, and opportunity. You’re not just giving monetary help or lending support, you are lighting the path to a better future. Real change begins when compassion turns into action, and your support makes that transformation possible.
There are several ways to support our programs: