The truth behind every child who calls him Appa.
35 HIV-positive children abandoned by the world
Born with a disease they never chose, these children were left alone, feared, rejected, and forgotten.
But Solomon Raj chose to become their family.
A father to children no one else would adopt
What began with one child is now a home for 35 children. He gives them food, care, education, and most importantly, a life with love and dignity.
Medical needs, stigma, and rising costs every day
Frequent hospital visits, special diets, and medicines are critical for their survival. But managing it all alone has become overwhelming.
You can keep this home and their future alive
Your support helps provide food, treatment, and education. You are not just donating, you are giving them the life they were once denied.
How one man became a father to 35 children the world forgot.
A 9-year-old HIV-positive boy looked up from his hospital bed and said, 'Appa, I want a glass of juice.' By the time Solomon returned, the boy was gone. He had waited, believing Appa would come back. That moment never left Solomon.
"He was waiting for me, believing that Appa would come back. But I couldn't fulfill his last wish. That one moment still stays with me."
Solomon's journey began when he and his wife were unable to have children. During adoption exploration, he made a choice that surprised everyone: he would only adopt an HIV-positive child — someone who truly needed a home.
That one decision became a mission. What started with a single child slowly grew into a full home. Solomon realized these children weren't just orphans — they were victims of fear and stigma, abandoned by society for a disease they were born with.
Doctors once warned that these children wouldn't survive more than 5 days. Many of them have now been with Solomon for over 15 years. They go to school, eat high-protein meals prescribed by doctors, and live with dignity — because one man refused to believe the prognosis.
Many people assume Solomon himself has HIV — that's the only reason they can imagine for his choices. Because of this stigma, people have distanced themselves from him. On top of that, the children's vulnerability to infections means constant hospital visits and overwhelming medical expenses.
Your donation directly funds medical care, nutritious food, and school fees for these 35 children. There is no overhead. No distance between your rupee and a child's life. When you give, you are giving them a childhood — one they were almost never allowed to have.
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Be the reason a child gets to dream tonight.
35 children. One father. A lifetime of love on the line.
Your donation keeps Solomon's home — and their hope — alive.