During Jesus’ ministry here on earth, he reached out especially to those with physical and mental challenges, valuing their lives as children of God. The Bethania Foundation India ^TM has taken to heart Jesus’ direction to care for those differently-abled in two rehabilitation centres, giving those who attend purpose in their lives and value in their communities.

Children who attend the Poombarai Special School and the CSI Rehabilitation & Training Centre live with a variety of differing abilities, such as cerebral palsy, deafness, mental challenges and others. Such children are often ignored or ostracized within their families and communities. The The Bethania Foundation India ^TM staff are kind and gentle teachers, offering very real examples of God’s love for each child and teaching them to be independent and productive members of the community. We give thanks daily for both our staff and the differently-abled children they serve.

• Poombarai Special School
• CSI Rehabilitation & Training Centre

The women who participate in The Bethania Foundation India ^TM Women’s Empowerment Programs face the difficult challenge of intense poverty, often coupled with spousal abuse, abandonment and/or alcoholism. We offer women with no financial means the opportunity to positively change the lives of their families and the chance to learn skills they can use to work in the textile industry or to create a business of their own from home. Many bring their children to the local The Bethania Foundation India ^TM Care Centre for safe and nurturing care while they learn. In addition to vocational training, the women share