Where it all began

Andhra Pradesh region of India

On 6th November 1996, a cyclone hit Amalapuram, Andhra Pradesh. Everything was lost. Homes and fields were severely damaged, around 2,000 people died.  

As a consequence of the cyclone fields, trees, houses and people and animals were washed away.  Children without parents or relatives started begging for food and clothing finding themselves consumed by the many diseases such as Cholera, Typhoid, Dengue Fever and Pneumonia.  The region was devastated.

As a result the people of Grace Ministry opened their home to the many orphan children, widows and lepers, working in teams attending the local communities by helping them with cooking vessels, rice, clothing and blankets, medicines and other required items. The entire expenditure being met by members of the Ministry.

Despite losing everything in the floods themselves members of the ministry decided to visit homes of the surviving families and asked them to share some food and clothing for the cyclone victims.

The ministry was founded by Rev. N. John David Raju with the name “GRACE CHILDREN’S ORPHANAGE” in 1996 and was registered with the Indian Government in 1998. The charity’s number- 423/1998.

At Grace Children’s orphanage we are committed to serving the destitute children (boys and girls) and since 1998 the children have been receiving a school education, residency, food, clothing, uniform and medical care.

For the Widows a total care scheme is in operation, providing food, clothing, housing, medical care etc.

The work of the Ministry can only be undertaken through donations from individuals and friends. The ministry is growing, the first group of children are now receiving a high school education and some have entered higher learning college.

We will not ignore them at this juncture of their lives. They need to study and acquire a job or trade to be able to support their own future.  

Please join us in helping these children become happy and fulfilled adults!