मातृछाया

— a place built on compassion —

"Some places are not just buildings… they are emotions." Where relationships are not defined by birth, but built through compassion.

That place is Matruchaya — a home in Goa where, since 1976, every child has been raised with love, dignity, and a sense of belonging.

— what we offer —

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Every child at Matruchhaya is welcomed with heartfelt commitments that shape a safe, happy and meaningful life

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A safe home

Separate residential premises for boys and girls, thoughtfully designed to provide warmth, confort and a true sense of belonging.

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Education & identity

Schooling, discipline, and skill development that build confident, independent young adults.

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Sports & arts

Nuturing childhood - Cultural enrichment, creative expression and team sports.

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Strong values

Anchored in values and guided by purpose - fostering thoughtful, responsible and compassionate individuals

— An organisation devoted to nurturing every child —

Matruchhaya - true to its name, and mother's shadow

Care and compassion - it gives every child safety and security.
Founded in 1976 - Matruchhaya was started by dedicated individuals from the society with a shared vision: every child deserves a home , education, dignity and a future.

Founded in 1976, Matruchaya was born from a thoughtful vision by compassionate members of society who believed: every child deserves a home, love, dignity, education, and a future.

Today Matruchhaya stands as a symbol of care , commitment and values

Founded

1976

— The journey that defines Matruchhaya —

Every great story begins with a small step.

A vision rooted in change, compassion and purpose - this is where our journey began.
Over the past five decades, Matruchhaya has transformed countless lives by :

  • Providing safe shelter to thousands of children.
  • Enabling access to education , identity and dignity.
  • Shaping secure futures and confident individuals

— This legacy continues to grow, shaping lives and strengthening futures.

— Our Ashram family —

Balika Kalyan Ashram

We go beyond care - we shape confident future men and women. Our Bal / Balika ashram focuses on the holistic development of both boys and girls, nurturing them through education, values and life skills

  • Access to a well-equipped library
  • Cultural education through festivals and traditions
  • Skill training in sewing, crafts, and life skills
  • Encouragement through awards and recognition
  • Confidence-building through independence training
  • A supportive community of mentors and peers

— Service in health and humanity —

Compassion in action, beyond our home.

Support that strengthens healing journeys

Rugnasahayta

Support for patients in need

A help-desk presence at Goa Medical College, offering quiet guidance to patients and their families through the hardest weeks of their lives.

  • Help desk operational in five government hospitals across Goa
  • Dedicated support at Goa Medical College ( GMC ) , a leading referral hospital serving patients beyond state borders.
  • Guidance for patients and families at every step
  • Assistance with treatment navigation and hospital process
Rugnasahayta

A shelter for patients

Safe, dignified stay facilities for patients and their caregivers — including a women's dormitory and rehabilitation support.

  • Stay facilities for patients & caregivers
  • Women's dormitory
  • Physiotherapy & rehabilitation support

— a living example of compassion in action.

— bytes from our trustees —

In their own words.

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Service without expectation is the purest form of humanity.

Trustee — Founding Member

Matruchaya Trust

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At Matruchaya, we don't just care for children — we build lives, nurture dreams, and shape responsible citizens.

Trustee — Programs

Matruchaya Trust

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Our journey is powered by compassion, but sustained by collective support from society.

Trustee — Community

Matruchaya Trust

— be a part of this —

Be the hand that holds. Be the reason they rise.

Every contribution — large or small — becomes a meal, a book, a safe night, a future.

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