Who we are
ASK Outreach Trust was established in September 1999 by Carole Edgecox who retired from 28 years of A&E nursing. Helping the abused and abandoned rag picker street children and destitute in Bangalore, India is the fulfilment of a childhood dream. Medical clinics were initially established but as the charity has developed it now supports two orphanages, a community centre which promotes community development, health care and education, especially for woman and children. In recent years the charity has been supporting Home of Hope which rescues the dying and destitute from the streets of Bangalore.
- all children should have safety, love, food, clothing, schooling and play
- all single women should be equipped to provide for themselves
- no person should die unloved on the streets
- the biggest killer of multitudes is neglect
We want to continue to have an input into the lives of the destitute and needy people of all ages in Bangalore. We want to give dignity to the dying, hope to women, and life to the kids who are abandoned and neglected.
Our work
Agape Children’s Rehabilitation Centre
Rescued abused street children are loved and cared for by Pastor Reuben and his wife Flora. There are two Orphanages where each child is treated as a family member and not institutionalised. The children are encouraged to bring their friends home and many of them would love to stay at the Orphanages because their own homes are very poor in comparison. The Agape Children’s Rehabilitation Centre offers good nutritious food and sends the children to school. They are often better equipped and more confident then their peers.
Home of Hope
The dying and destitute are rescued from the streets by Auto Raja. Raja responded to God’s calling to take home the people dying on the streets and look after them – a response he and his wife have been making since 1999. These unwanted people are loved and cared for and the good news of the Gospel is shared with them. Some of them recover and stay on to help look after the frail, crippled, unwanted and abused women and children.
As a result of overcrowding, Raja and his wife moved from their small home to a larger building which could accommodate 80 people. The number of people Raja and his wife look after has since grown to over 300 and they are now in the process of constructing a building which will accommodate 1000. On land sold to Raja by the Indian Government ASK Outreach Trust is currently supporting Home of Hope to drill a bore well and construct its new building.
Concerns Universe Foundation
ASK is the main supporter of a community development called ‘Concerns Universe Foundation’ which equips many thousands of the very poor with health, education and hope, especially women. It has two kindergartens and after school clubs to help children of illiterate parents with their schoolwork. For the past 3 years the Foundation has awarded women with a Government Certificate from their Community College. These young women and girls have gone on to find employment in respectable jobs teaching others.
How you can help us
- Donate: To enable us to carry on this vital work we need donations
- Standing Order: Please contact us for details of how to set up a standing order
- Volunteer: If you would like to help ASK carry out its work, please contact us to find out how you can best assist
