The ‘Sahodharan’ charitable project aims to convey a message of ‘universal brotherhood’.
His Holiness Baselios Marthoma Mathews III, Catholicos of the East and Malankara Metropolitan, on his 73rd birthday on February 12, 2022, launched ‘Sahodharan’ (meaning ‘brother’ in Malayalam), a charitable project in the blessed memory of his predecessor late HH Baselios Marthoma Paulose II, the former Catholicos who passed away on 12 July 2021.
This initiative is for the financially distressed offers monetary aid and assistance for affordable housing, wedding grants, educational help, healthcare support (to cancer, heart, kidney, paralyzed, and mental health patients), protection for the physically and mentally challenged, care for the elderly and benefits for the minimum wage workers. These are the seven primary categories the charity will endow and support in the coming years.
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- 10 fully constructed, 130 partly constructed, 10 upcoming house projects
- 90 Marriage aid
- 298 Education assistance
- 637 Medical support
- 114 Special aid
Sahodharan is a community welfare initiative to uplift the underprivileged transcending the boundaries of caste and creed, and managed by volunteers of Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church.
Sahodharan stands as a beacon of hope and compassion, a dedicated program aimed at elevating the lives of the marginalized, and economically disadvantaged individuals and families. Unfettered by the constraints of social boundaries, we strive to make a lasting impact on the lives of those who need it most. Our vision reaches beyond community barriers, for we believe in the inherent dignity and worth of every person, irrespective of their circumstances.
This transformative program has been set in motion by the esteemed H H Mar Baselios Marthoma Mathews III, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to uplift the poor. H H Mar Baselios Marthoma Mathews III holds the revered position of the supreme head within the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, the Church established in India by St. Thomas, one of the disciples of Jesus Christ. His Holiness’ guidance and leadership infuse Sahodharan program with a sense of purpose and divine inspiration, embodying the teachings of compassion and service to humanity that lie at the heart of the Church's ethos.
Our Mission
Our mission is fueled by empathy, driven by compassion, and grounded in the firm belief that together we can make a profound and lasting impact on the lives of those who need it the most. Sahodharan is a testament to the power of collective effort, where a united community works tirelessly to create a world that truly embodies the values of inclusivity, love, and humanity.
Our goal is to provide those in need the necessary tools and support to thrive in a world of opportunities. We extend a multifaceted spectrum of services, encompassing crucial initiatives such as housing rehabilitation and construction, educational advancement, medical aid provisions, and assistance with marriage expenses for poor girls. Our aim is to instill empowerment in every deserving person, facilitating a dignified and purposeful existence. Together, we endeavor to create a world where every individual has an equal opportunity to flourish and realize their potential, thereby embodying the true essence of humanity.
At Sahodharan, we extend a compassionate hand to those who, due to circumstances, find themselves unable to rise from their current disadvantaged position. Our mission resonates with the teachings of Christ, who devoted his earthly tenure to the service of the marginalized, the poor and the outcast. We strive to echo his footsteps, manifesting our genuine intent to foster a fraternal fellowship – koinonia (κοινωνία) - that unites us all..
Some of the success stories
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The dream of a home for Omana Thomas, his parents Thomas Carlos and Rosa and his brother Sabu has come true through the 'Sahodharan' Project and with the cooperation of the Thazhathangadi Mar Bahanan Sahada Charitable Society. On August 18, people came to know about the life of Omana Thomas through the Malayalam Manorama daily. A house of her own was a long-standing wish of Omana, who had to walk thirteen kilometers every day to the hilly area of Munnilav to care for her aging parents and her only sick brother. The news was noticed by the Principal Superior of the Orthodox Church, His Holiness Basilios Marthoma Mathews III Catholic Bava through his charity project 'Sahodharan'. Omana Thomas was instructed to complete a house very quickly. Exactly 200 days later this house was completed as a reality.
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