Meet the Residents

Shamla was from Camp, Belgaum. She had a married daughter but due to traditional Hindu customs was unable to keep her mother with her. She managed her life well on her own but once her health problems got the better of her, she was unable to look after herself any longer. Her pitiable state was brought to the notice of the society members who admitted her into our Home. Shamla was given much care and treatment at the Home and her condition improved very much. Shamla left the home to live with her daughter as she was able to take her back in the home.

Nalina was from Goa and suffered a severe mental break down. She had spent numerous years in rehabilitation centers in Goa but unfortunately has showed no signs of improvement. Some people known to her approached the society members to admit Nalina into Karunalaya because they were sure that with the amount of love and care shown to residents at Karunalaya, Nalina would improve. Nalina did very well at the home. She left Karunalaya to return to Goa.

Shamiya was brought to us after he met with a very bad accident that crippled him and was unable to walk. He had no one to look after him. We treated him after his accident and kept him in Karunalaya for almost a year. He left the home to find work for himself.

Ajit was found lying near the Lele ground in Tilakwadi Belgaum by some college students. They gave him food and medicines for a few days and later contacted Karunalaya. Ajit had many open untreated wounds on his body. We took him into the home and nursed his wounds and gave him shelter. After some months he completely recovered from his injuries and we were so happy to see him back on his feet again fit and healthy. He left our home to find work and look after himself.

Shyam was unmarried and a very heavy smoker due to which there was no blood circulation in his right leg. We even had his leg operated but even after being operated he could not walk. We looked after him for a few months in Karunalaya after which he was later taken by his old mother.

Chandrakant's family was very poor. His entire family lived in a small one room house. Then unfortunately, Chandrakant suffered a major stroke and could not move any longer. His family home was so small that there was no place for him to even lie down straight. His wife then used to go out to work to bring in money to look after them. As a result, there was no one left to look after him. So their neighbours requested us to take him into our home. After a year, when he could walk again on his own after several physiotherapy sessions, Chandrakant left Karunalaya and returned home.