"MISSION STATEMENT"

 

Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world. (James 1:27) "

 

On November 6, 1996, a devastating cyclone struck our region in and around Amalapuram, leaving unimaginable destruction in its wake. Thousands of homes were washed away, fertile fields were destroyed, and countless trees were uprooted by the powerful winds and torrential rains. More than 2,000 people lost their lives, including children, men, women, and the elderly. Many animals also perished in the disaster.

 

The aftermath was heartbreaking. Children who had lost their parents wandered the streets without food, shelter, or hope. Widows were left alone with no means of survival, and many families suffered from diseases such as cholera, typhoid, dysentery, pneumonia, and dengue fever. Millions of people faced tremendous hardship.

 

Witnessing this tragedy moved my heart deeply. Although I had also lost my own home in the cyclone, I could not ignore the suffering around me. I visited surviving families and local believers, asking them to share whatever food and clothing they could spare for the victims. Together with a few volunteers, we distributed meals, clothing, and relief supplies to those in desperate need, paying special attention to orphaned children, elderly widows, and people with disabilities.

 

It was during this difficult time that Grace Children's Orphanage was born. In 1996, we opened our home to care for orphaned children who had nowhere else to go. By God's grace and through faith alone, we began this ministry with just ten children using our own limited resources.

 

In 1998, Grace Children's Orphanage was officially registered with the Government under Charity Registration Number 0101701480. Since then, we have remained committed to serving destitute boys and girls by providing education, shelter, nutritious food, clothing, school uniforms, medical care, and a loving environment where they can grow with dignity and hope. We also care for widows by providing housing, food, clothing, and medical assistance.

 

Beyond caring for children and widows, our ministry continues to respond to natural disasters such as floods, cyclones, earthquakes, and fires by providing emergency relief, including food, cooking utensils, blankets, clothing, medicines, and other essential supplies. All of these expenses are met through the ministry and the generosity of compassionate supporters.

 

Our primary mission is not only to meet physical needs but also to nurture spiritual growth by teaching God's Word and building godly character among every child under our care.

 

Today, by God's grace, our family has grown from 10 children to over 100 children living across three branches. Two of these facilities are owned by the ministry, while one operates from a rented building. We continue to pray for the resources needed to construct a permanent home for the rented branch.

 

Every year, more orphaned and impoverished children seek admission to our orphanage. Sadly, our limited financial resources prevent us from accepting everyone who needs help. As our children advance into high school and college, educational expenses continue to increase. We believe these young lives deserve the opportunity to complete their education, learn valuable skills, secure employment, and build independent futures.

 

Grace Children's Orphanage operates not for profit but out of love and compassion. We rely entirely on the kindness of individuals, churches, and friends who share our vision of uplifting vulnerable children and widows.

 

We humbly invite you to become a partner in this ministry. By supporting Grace Children's Orphanage and our Widows Home, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of children who have no parents and widows who have no one to care for them.

 

Please prayerfully consider adopting this ministry through your financial support and faithful prayers. Your generosity will provide food, education, shelter, medical care, and hope to those who need it most.

 

We ask you to pray continually that God will guide and strengthen this work and inspire many compassionate hearts to join us in serving the needy in India.

 

Thank you for taking the time to read our story and for considering becoming part of this mission. May God richly bless you for your kindness and generosity.

 

With sincere gratitude,