Project Prathyasha was initiated to look after the needs of a very vulnerable section of our society, HIV Affected Orphans.

The objectives of Prathyasha are:

•	To fully address the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of orphan children
•	To provide free shelter, food, education, clothing and health care
•	To extend counseling, psychological support and community care for children
•	To equip orphans with life skills and morals
•	To establish a vocational training center for children above 15yrs
•	To bring awareness on AIDS and AIDS related issues

This pet project of Mellow Circle to rehabilitate HIV Affected Children took shape with the donation of 8 grounds of land near Avadi, from Mr. K N Oommen, in memory of his late wife Mrs. Mary Oommen. The construction was completed in little over a year and was inaugurated on 17th May, 2009 by Mr. John K John, Managing Director, Johnson Lifts, a key sponsor, in the presence of Mr K N Oommen as well as several dignitaries from the State health boards.

Prathyasha is the Home to 16 boys and girls between the ages of 2 to 13. Prathyasha’s first phase of 2300 sq.ft will be a total home for over 20 children where we will provide them with a normal childhood, complete with education, medical care, nutrition as well all other inputs required for a normal growth.