Education
Blindness is not the end of ambition
We provide a free home for orphaned, blind and disabled children in Hyderabad, with education, medical care, food and a safe place to grow. Every child deserves the chance to build a life with confidence.
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Mathru Foundation is a registered trust in Safilguda, Hyderabad, providing a free home for orphaned, blind and disabled children. The foundation provides shelter, food, education and medical support under its 12AB and 80G registrations.
- Children in care
- 25
- Free of charge
- 100%
- Areas of support
- 4
- States
- 3
Our story
Built on a promise to a child
Mathru Foundation began in 2005 when Prashanth and his cousin Archana met the children living at what would become Mathru. When the people running the home decided to leave, one child asked them to stay. They did. What started with that promise has grown into a home for children who need care, education and a chance to build an independent future.
Impact
Our reach
free of charge
areas of support
states
Programmes
Four things every child can count on
Every child at Mathru receives the basics they need to learn, grow and move towards a more independent future.
Shelter
A safe place to live, with everyday care and support.
Food
Regular meals and support with the home's grocery needs.
Education
Schooling, tuition, computer training and Braille books where needed.
Medical care
Medical support and access to medical camps as required.
In the press
What the papers say
“The Mathru Foundation has the power to transform the lives of those who are less fortunate. The chairman talks about his motivation and empathy for the cause.”
The Pioneer (The Daily Pioneer), Hyderabad · July 2024
A full-page feature on how Mathru began and the children who have completed higher education and found steady work. Read the article
Mathru’s students have also been covered by Telangana Today.
Events
Come and meet the children
The best way to understand Mathru is to spend time here. Individuals, volunteer groups and company teams can arrange visits directly with the foundation. Call or write to plan a date.
Questions
What people ask us before they give
Straight answers to the things donors and volunteers ask most. If yours is not here, write to us and we will answer it properly.
Mathru Foundation is a registered trust in Safilguda, Hyderabad, running a free home for orphaned, blind and disabled children. We provide shelter, food, education and medical support, along with schooling in English or Telugu medium and computer training at home.
About 25 orphaned, blind and disabled children currently live at the Balram Nagar home. Children come from Telangana, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, including places such as Mysore, Ankola, Channapatna, Shimoga and Raichur.
Children are placed in English or Telugu-medium schools according to their needs and interests. The foundation supports school fees and tuition and provides Braille books and computer training for children who need them.
Call +91 99807 39370 or write to mathrufoundation.org@gmail.com. You can visit the home, mentor the children, drop off groceries, sponsor a year of education or celebrate a birthday or anniversary with them. Payment details are shared privately after you get in touch.
Mathru Foundation holds 12AB registration (AAHTM7723R23HY01) and 80G approval (AAHTM7723RF20241, valid for assessment years 2025–26 to 2027–28). Donations qualify for a tax deduction under Section 80G.
Yes. Birthdays, anniversaries and other family functions can be arranged at the home. Call +91 99807 39370 to plan a date.
Yes. Mathru Foundation is registered on the Ministry of Corporate Affairs CSR portal (Form CSR-1, registration number CSR00022788), so companies can route CSR funds to the foundation. Contact us and we will share the documentation your compliance team needs.
Contact us
Three ways to stand with a child
Sponsor a child's education. Help with groceries. Visit the home. Celebrate an occasion with the children. Or simply start a conversation with us.
Sponsor a year of education
About ₹11,600 can cover a child's education for one year, including the school support already provided by the foundation.
Call to sponsorHelp with groceries
A week's groceries for the home cost about ₹23,000–₹25,000, but every bit helps. Rice, provisions and other essentials are always welcome.
Arrange a drop-offCelebrate with the children
Celebrate a birthday, anniversary or family occasion at the home. Share a meal, spend time with the children and leave something useful behind.
Plan a visit