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Silver Jubilee Celebration Valedictory Meeting — 16 May 2026, Devalokam Aramana Auditorium New House consecrated for a deserving family at Thazhathangadi, Kottayam SBI CSR Fund supports Ardra with new ambulance for Palliative Care Unit Ardra Diary 2026 released by Pari Catholicos Bava Annadanam November distribution: 150 food kits delivered at Devalokam Silver Jubilee Celebration Valedictory Meeting — 16 May 2026, Devalokam Aramana Auditorium New House consecrated for a deserving family at Thazhathangadi, Kottayam SBI CSR Fund supports Ardra with new ambulance for Palliative Care Unit Ardra Diary 2026 released by Pari Catholicos Bava Annadanam November distribution: 150 food kits delivered at Devalokam
Serving Since 2001 · Silver Jubilee

Together, we can change lives.

Ardra Charitable Society — the charity wing of the Malankara Orthodox Church. Transforming compassion and mercy into practical action for those in need.

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Our Flagship Project

Feeding 225+ families every month.

Annadanam — our flagship project. Every month, dry food kits reach families.

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Housing Initiative

Building homes & hope for the homeless.

Ardra Homes — an open-ended project to shelter destitute families marginalized by other housing schemes.26 houses already built — and many more to come.

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Silver Jubilee25 Years · Since 2001
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In Loving Memory

Our Beloved Founder

A life devoted to compassion, service, and the upliftment of the marginalized

H.H. Moran Mar Baselios Marthoma Mathews II
H.H. Moran Mar Baselios Marthoma Mathews II
H.H. Moran Mar Baselios Marthoma Mathews II

Compassion in action — transforming our love and pity into deeds, into meaningful gestures.

— Our Motto

H.H. Moran Mar Baselios Marthoma Mathews II, Catholicos of the East and Malankara Metropolitan of blessed memory, founded Ardra Charitable Society in 2001. His vision was to create a compassionate organization that would serve the marginalized people of India, irrespective of caste, creed, or community.

Under his direct patronage, Ardra became the charity wing of the Malankara Orthodox Church — a movement that transforms compassion and mercy into practical action for those in need.

Catholicos of the East & Malankara Metropolitan
H.H. Moran Mar Baselios Marthoma Mathews II
1929 — 2006
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Our Spiritual Leadership

Guided by Faith & Vision

Under the blessed guidance of our Patron and President, Ardra continues its mission.

HH Baselius Marthoma Mathews III
Patron

HH Baselius Marthoma Mathews III

Catholicose of the East and Malankara Metropolitan

H.G. Abraham Mar Seraphin
President

H.G. Abraham Mar Seraphin

Metropolitan, Diocese of Thumpamon

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Silver Jubilee
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Silver Jubilee

25 Years of Compassionate Service · Serving Since 2001

25,000+ Lives Touched 1,200+ Meals Daily 320+ Families Supported Serving Since 2001
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About Us

The Charity Wing of the Malankara Orthodox Church

A movement of compassion — transforming mercy into meaningful action since 2001.

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25+ Years of Service 25,000+ Lives Touched Serving Across India Reg. K.451/2001

The Word That Became a Movement

Ardra — etymologically derived from the Sanskrit word Ardra — Ardram in Malayalam — the name means compassion, fellow-feeling or sorrow for the sufferings of another.

Ardra strives to help the poor and needy by providing primary necessities, education, medical care, job-training, marriage assistance, employment and more. This charitable society derives its inspiration from our Lord whose compassion towards suffering humanity was boundless.

The one who loved us with an everlasting love has often called upon us to translate our love and pity into deeds, into meaningful gestures.

2001
Founded
K.451/2001
Reg. Number
80G 5(VI)
Tax Exempt
CSR Eligible
Reg. CDR 00006804

Every Act of Compassion Tells a Story

Ardra is a community committed to helping the needy, obeying the teachings of our Lord. Compassion in Action is what Ardra stands for — a promise of mercy made real.

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Distribution of ‘Aardra’ Food Kits ആർദ്ര ചാരിറ്റബിൾ സൊസൈറ്റിയുടെ ഓണാഘോഷം – 2026 കോട്ടയത്ത് ഒരു സ്വപ്നഭവനം കൂടി. A New House for a deserving family at Thazhathangadi, Kottayam Silver Jubilee Celebration Valedictory Meeting Silver Jubilee Celebration Valedictory Meeting-Invitation Ardra Charitable Society Diary 2026 Released SBI CSR Fund Supports Ardra Charitable Society Ardra Annadanam Project – Food Kit Distribution, November 2025 Distribution of ‘Aardra’ Food Kits ആർദ്ര ചാരിറ്റബിൾ സൊസൈറ്റിയുടെ ഓണാഘോഷം – 2026 കോട്ടയത്ത് ഒരു സ്വപ്നഭവനം കൂടി. A New House for a deserving family at Thazhathangadi, Kottayam Silver Jubilee Celebration Valedictory Meeting Silver Jubilee Celebration Valedictory Meeting-Invitation Ardra Charitable Society Diary 2026 Released SBI CSR Fund Supports Ardra Charitable Society Ardra Annadanam Project – Food Kit Distribution, November 2025
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The Charity Wing of the Malankara Orthodox Church

Our Programmes

Every activity is a heartbeat of our mission — a promise kept to the poor, the sick, and the forgotten.

ARDRA ANNADANAM PROJECT
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Flagship Programme Compassion in Action

ARDRA ANNADANAM PROJECT

ANNADAANAM is a humble effort to feed the needy around us. The project aims to distribute food items to deserving families every month.

Active Programme Serving Across India Since 2001
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ARDRA HOMES
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Flagship Programme Compassion in Action

ARDRA HOMES

ARDRA HOMES is envisioned as an open-ended project to provide shelter to as many destitute homeless families as possible, who are marginalized and left out of other housing schemes.

Active Programme Serving Across India Since 2001
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Ardra Free Medical Clinic
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Ongoing Programme Compassion in Action

Ardra Free Medical Clinic

Free medical clinic on the last Thursday of every month.

Active Programme Serving Across India Since 2001
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ARDRA DRESS BANK
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Ongoing Programme Compassion in Action

ARDRA DRESS BANK

ARDRA Dress Bank distributes free clothing to those in need with dignity and compassion.

Active Programme Serving Across India Since 2001
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Marriage Assistance
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Ongoing Programme Compassion in Action

Marriage Assistance

Financial assistance for marriage of poor girls.

Active Programme Serving Across India Since 2001
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STUDY KIT DISTRIBUTION
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Ongoing Programme Compassion in Action

STUDY KIT DISTRIBUTION

Distributing study materials to underprivileged students at the start of each academic year.

Active Programme Serving Across India Since 2001
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ARDRA JAI
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Ongoing Programme Compassion in Action

ARDRA JAI

Ardra Job Assistance Initiative — connecting unemployed youth with employment opportunities.

Active Programme Serving Across India Since 2001
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Ardra Job Assistance Initiative (Ardra JAI)
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Ongoing Programme Compassion in Action

Ardra Job Assistance Initiative (Ardra JAI)

Career guidance and job assistance for the unemployed.

Active Programme Serving Across India Since 2001
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PALLIATIVE CARE
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Ongoing Programme Compassion in Action

PALLIATIVE CARE

Compassionate care and medical assistance for terminally ill patients and their families.

Active Programme Serving Across India Since 2001
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Full Support for 25 Nursing Students
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Past Initiative Compassion in Action

Full Support for 25 Nursing Students

Full financial support for 25 nursing students to complete their studies.

Past Initiative Serving Across India Since 2001
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Artificial Legs Distribution
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Past Initiative Compassion in Action

Artificial Legs Distribution

Distributed artificial legs in association with partner organizations.

Past Initiative Serving Across India Since 2001
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Distributed artificial legs in association with partners.
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Past Initiative Compassion in Action

Distributed artificial legs in association with partners.

Compassion in action — one of ARDRA's long-standing programmes.

Past Initiative Serving Across India Since 2001
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Promoted Organ Donation
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Past Initiative Compassion in Action

Promoted Organ Donation

Received Green Ribbon from Kerala State Organ Donors' Association.

Past Initiative Serving Across India Since 2001
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Career Guidance Classes
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Past Initiative Compassion in Action

Career Guidance Classes

Arranged career guidance classes for students across Kerala.

Past Initiative Serving Across India Since 2001
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Arranged career guidance classes for students.
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Past Initiative Compassion in Action

Arranged career guidance classes for students.

Compassion in action — one of ARDRA's long-standing programmes.

Past Initiative Serving Across India Since 2001
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Empowering Women — Sewing Machines
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Past Initiative Compassion in Action

Empowering Women — Sewing Machines

Distributed sewing machines to women for self-employment.

Past Initiative Serving Across India Since 2001
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Many charity/Relief services during Corona and flood periods.
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Past Initiative Compassion in Action

Many charity/Relief services during Corona and flood periods.

Compassion in action — one of ARDRA's long-standing programmes.

Past Initiative Serving Across India Since 2001
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Scholarships to Poor Students
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Past Initiative Compassion in Action

Scholarships to Poor Students

Scholarships and financial assistance to poor students.

Past Initiative Serving Across India Since 2001
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Financial Assistance for Medical Treatment
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Past Initiative Compassion in Action

Financial Assistance for Medical Treatment

Financial assistance to sick people for medical treatment.

Past Initiative Serving Across India Since 2001
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Our Journey

Milestones & Achievements

Every step — a promise kept, a life touched, a hope renewed.

ARDRA HOMES

"ARDRA HOMES" is envisioned as an open-ended project to provide shelter to as many destitute homeless families as possible, who are marginal…

Monthly

Annadanam Food Kit Distribution

ANNADAANAM is a humble effort to feed the needy around us The project aims to distribute food items to deserving families every month. The p…

Monthly

Free Medical Clinic

On the last Thursday of every month, our team of 2 doctors, 2 nurses, and 1 pharmacist conducts medical check-ups and prescribes medication …

Seasonal

Onam & Christmas Special Kits

Special food kits with festive items during festivals.

Yearly

Silver Jubilee Celebrations

Ardra 25th anniversary events and community gatherings.

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Recognition & Honours

Awards & Achievements

Moments of recognition that honour our commitment to compassionate service.

Transparency & Publications

Reports & Publications

Annual reports, financial statements, and publications — read online or download for offline reference.

annual-reports

Ardra Annual Report 2025-26

Sep 2026 PDF 1.3 MB 5
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Ardra Annual Report 2024-25

Sep 2026 PDF 607.1 KB 12
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Our Impact

Numbers That Tell a Story of Hope

Every number represents a life touched, a smile created, a future changed.

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