Santhome Regional House, Mandya

The social work activities under Santhome Regional House, Mandya, have been boosted with numerous activities for the poor and needy in and around the city of Mandya. Regular meetings are conducted for the Self-Help Group (SHG) members, and loan facilities are arranged for them to enable self-sufficiency. With support from the Bridge International Foundation, loans have been distributed among SHG members to buy cows and buffaloes and to start small income-generating initiatives, such as small-scale shops and horticulture. Recently, a photocopying machine was purchased to assist the needy.