Asraya Bhavan established in 2014 focuses on the welfare of the mentally challenged women. Asraya Bhavan is a venture of Holy Faith, a public charitable society, registered with Registrar of Societies, Ernakulam under Travancore Cochin Cultural and Scientific Charitable Registration Act, since 2008 (Registration. No. ER/770/08 – Holy Faith). Registered office of the Society is at Ezhikkara Panchayat, in Paravur Taluk, Ernakulum District, Kerala, India.
STRUCTURE OF THE SOCIETY
Holy Faith has 8 members(all life members). The governing of the society is vested in the executive committee consisting of 7 members. The EC members are elected during General Council Meeting convened annually which meets at least once in a month. All matters are discussed and appropriate decisions taken during these meetings.
PRESENT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
(Elected at the Annual General Council Meeting held on 16.06.2014.)
President Mrs. Jaya Jestin
Secretary Mr. Antony Xavier
Vice President Mrs. Sindhu Antony
Joint Secretary Mrs. Mary Joseph
Treasurer Mrs. Rani Joseph
Committee Members
Mr. Jestin
Mr. Peter Raju
ADVISORS
Dr. Raj Kumar
Mr. N.O. Sebastian (Director, Abhayalayam Rehabilitation Centre)
Promoter
Mr. Antony Xavier, who is the main promoter of Asraya Bhavan. He has an extensive experience of over a decade in caring for mentally retarded people. After their experience he felt that more and more organizations are required to tackle this massive issue.
His vision was translated into a mission when he commenced work for a 2000 Sq. Ft. building in his own property at Kadakkara, in Ezhikkara Panchayat, Ernakulam District, Kerala.