Every life begins with joy and ends in silence. When a baby is born, families celebrate with love and laughter, cherishing the mother as the most honored and adored. But as years pass, those babies grow into parents and grandparents. In their final stage of life, many face struggles instead
The Brahma Kumaris Trust recently celebrated 90 years of dedicated humanitarian service, uplifting countless lives across countries. To mark this milestone, a special gathering was held in Puducherry, bringing together NGOs committed to serving the marginalized. The event was graced by distinguished chief guests: Rtn. Vaithianathan K (District Governor 2026–2027)
The Snehan Project in Puducherry recently welcomed the Dhwani Foundation team as part of their fellowship program. Dhwani Foundation has been playing a vital role in strengthening the NGO sector by equipping organizations with structured training and essential documentation practices that ensure effective and sustainable operations. For the past nine
Snehan Home mourns the loss of Mr. Gandhi, a 75‑year‑old man who, though he had children, was sadly neglected. He came to us in poor health through the support of Mr. Ilaiyarasan’s family. With our care, he slowly recovered, but the pain of rejection and depression left him bedridden. Later,
It is a proud moment for me, Anumuthu, to become a member of BNI (Business Network International) not as a businessperson, but as a Social Change Maker. BNI is the world’s largest and most successful structured networking and referral organization, with over 355,000 members worldwide. Each local chapter meets weekly
The recent visit by Yoshimi and Peter to Snehan Home was a source of deep inspiration for both our staff and beneficiaries. Yoshimi, a 2009 Kanthari participant, works in rural villages of Thailand in educating poor children. Peter, who lost his eyesight at the age of one due to eye
Vani is a cheerful woman whose life has been weighed down by family burdens for many years. Her husband has been battling kidney failure for over a decade, surviving only through weekly dialysis. Every sip of water, every bite of food is carefully measured for his survival. This relentless struggle
Snehan recently had the privilege of participating in a three-day residential training on effective fundraising methods, organized by Dhwani Foundation. With 32 NGOs and 65 participants gathered, the experience was nothing short of eye-opening. For years, many of us in the nonprofit sector have leaned heavily on foreign aid, government
At 74 years old, Mr. Gandhi’s life has been marked by both resilience and hardship. Originally from Madurai, he is a widower with three children, each married and living in their own homes. After the passing of his wife, Gandhi moved to Pondicherry, working in various professions to sustain himself.
At Snehan Home in Puducherry, we provide short-term residential care and support for neglected, sick, and dying destitute individuals. Each year, nearly 50 people receive medical care, regain their health, and step back into society with renewed dignity. Yet, one of the biggest challenges we face is the lack of
