Pastor Santhosh Kumar runs Asha Kiran Ashram, a centre for disabled children in AP Nadaroor, Tamil Nadu; his wife Sheela also helps. He had a seriously disabled son, Bobby John, who has now died, but provided the inspiration for Asha Kiran Ashram. He has a church on the same site as the children’s centre and receives support from Celestial Ministries in India. Pastor Santhosh is motivated by care for the children and has developed both the children and the facilities so much that he attracts much interest in this very successful venture.
HHI paid for the building and shares the running costs with him. He has FCRA (Foreign Contribution Regulation Act) status, so can legally receive funds from abroad. Asha Kiran Ashram is registered with the Tamil Nadu government, who provide some support.
