Asha Nilayam is the maiden project of HOPE (Help for the Oppressed and Poor Empowerment, 13-IV/2003, Tax exempt under 12 A/80G). Asha Nilayam is a Home for orphaned and other vulnerable children. Started in 2004 with 14 children, the number has now grown to 36 children - 19 girls and 18 boys.
Asha Nilayam endeavors to create a safe, loving and homely atmosphere for the children. The staff closely monitor the children’s health and education, provide guidance and counseling, emotional support, and are positive role models. Staff also spend time individually with eachchild, listening to their problems, hopes and fears and encouraging them to dream big and become people of courage & integrity.
Background of the children :
Orphans, single parent and HIV /AIDS affected and street children –“if they were not given a chance they would be become the worst part of our society”. We endeavor to instill moral values and with love and good education to make them men and women of potential to change the world – their own world.
Objectives
To create an atmosphere of a loving family
To introduce the children to the existence of God and his love
To provide quality education including
vocational training
To ensure proper health and physical development
To instill HOPE in the children to allow them to dream big
To develop a strong moral foundation in the children
To promote and protect the children’s rights through sensitizing parents and teachers, monitoring and reporting any suspected cases of child abuse.
To create an atmosphere of a loving family
To introduce the children to the existence of God and his love
To provide quality education including
vocational training
To ensure proper health and physical development
To instill HOPE in the children to allow them to dream big
To develop a strong moral foundation in the children
To promote and protect the children’s rights through sensitizing parents and teachers, monitoring and reporting any suspected cases of child abuse.
ABOUT HOPE 
The HOPE team is a staff of 10 young people who came together with a common goal to care for unwanted, orphaned and other vulnerable children. There are also many other volunteers who come at their leisure to spend time with children playing, to teach and motivate them.
The other activities the HOPE staff are/have been involved in include a literacy program for Muslim children in Chandraingutta, a sewing center for child laborers, AIDS awareness seminars and medical camps in partnership with other NGOs for our young and also street children care program.
Location & Contact details
Asha Nilayam is a double storey rental house located at Moula Ali, Housing Board, H.No 5-2-159. The children sleep on the first floor with boys and girls in separate portions.
email : ashanilayam@gmail.com, pradeepmanchala@yahoo.com. Mobile - 9885528559
The HOPE team is a staff of 10 young people who came together with a common goal to care for unwanted, orphaned and other vulnerable children. There are also many other volunteers who come at their leisure to spend time with children playing, to teach and motivate them.
The other activities the HOPE staff are/have been involved in include a literacy program for Muslim children in Chandraingutta, a sewing center for child laborers, AIDS awareness seminars and medical camps in partnership with other NGOs for our young and also street children care program.
Location & Contact details
Asha Nilayam is a double storey rental house located at Moula Ali, Housing Board, H.No 5-2-159. The children sleep on the first floor with boys and girls in separate portions.
email : ashanilayam@gmail.com, pradeepmanchala@yahoo.com. Mobile - 9885528559
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Note : The word "Nudge" (nudge: • verb 1 prod with one’s elbow to attract attention. 2 touch or push lightly. 3 give gentle encouragement to. • noun a light touch or push. ) was used in the thank you letter to all our friends prayer partners and donors - in the context of God touching you or reminding or leading you gently to pray and give for the ministry- wasnt meant to offend anyone or show God as one who forces us to give.
