The centre was initiated on 26 July 1985, at the invitation of Bishop Charley Gomes of Ahmedabad Diocese, as the condition of the people was very poorly. Seeing the situation, the sisters took up social, educational and health ministry. They regularly visited the villages far and wide, giving instruction and empowering them, especially those who were marginalized, and enabling them to live a dignified life by organizing different activities for them through various groups and individually.

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A plot was purchased and the sisters’ residence, a dispensary and social centre were built and inaugurated on 8 December 1987. All the activities conducted were based on socio-economic development: a boarding for girls whose education was neglected, especially those from construction worker families; Bal Mandir and non-formal education programs for poor children; formation of women’s groups, income generation programs for the villagers, and a dispensary.

POSTAL ADDRESS

Sandhya Deep, Society of the Helpers of Mary, P.B. No.16, Vadtal, Dt. Kheda, Gujarat 387 375