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Casa Anna
Construction of the main building in the village of Pethanaickenpalayam, Tamil Nadu: dormitories, canteen, bathrooms and shared spaces. Funded entirely by private donations. When it was registered under Indian law, the building was named after Anna.
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Four additional rooms with en-suite bathrooms on the second floor, reached by an external staircase. The project was planned in December 2023 at Sister Shanthi's request to welcome more girls and be able to properly welcome volunteers and guests passing through.
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Some girls continue their studies
In India, and not only in India, the law requires girls to leave the care homes that raised and protected them as soon as they come of age. This transition is particularly delicate, because these are young women with no family ties, or with ties that are broken and deeply troubled. At Anna4children we have committed to enabling every girl who feels ready to try to attend post-diploma vocational schools and, in some cases, university. Five of them have already completed this further course of study and are independent thanks to the skilled, rewarding jobs they have found, which allow them to support themselves. Four more girls are finishing university; one of them is studying Biochemical Engineering, and believe us: being born in a shack made of corrugated iron and plastic sacks, being abandoned and growing up in an orphanage… and then finding yourself studying Biochemical Engineering is an incredible achievement that we, as an Association, are immensely proud of — recognising, of course, the girl's determination and natural talent, and the generosity of everyone who has helped us raise funds over the years so that words could become deeds.
Medical and healthcare support
Regular medical and eye check-ups and blood tests for all the girls in the home. In 2023 Sister Shanthi also organised free check-ups for around 60 people from the surrounding village. Anna4Children covers medical costs and essential medicines.
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Cyclone shelter in Madagascar
Contribution to the construction of a hangar/shed in Toamasina, Madagascar, where the Salesians run a youth centre with a school. The area is prone to frequent cyclones. The shelter was built in 4 months and is already used for daily activities.
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Drinking water
A project to connect to Salem's municipal water supply, replacing the salt-water well currently in use. Connecting to the public water network will provide clean drinking water and reduce future bills.
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19 March 2026 · 3 min read
Farewell, Pietro (12 March 2026)
On 12 March, surrounded by the love of his wife Paola and his son Giovanni, our dear friend Pietro, founder and secretary of Anna4Children, passed away in Milano.
20 January 2026 · 2 min read
The pupils of the Montalcini school help Anna4Children
On 24 December, the pupils of the Rita Levi Montalcini middle school in San Vito di Leguzzano donated 730 Euros raised through the sale of T-shirts, for music therapy.
5 June 2025 · 2 min read
Vibes4Schio – 9 Maggio 2025
The rain didn't stop the music of the Vibes4Schio crew. DJs Fil Boniver, Munaa, Gioppi and Ankl donated the evening's proceeds to Anna4children.
14 May 2024 · 3 min read
News from the orphanage – May 2024
Prema, Monica and Maheswari have successfully completed their 3 years of college. Other girls are continuing their studies in the textile and agriculture sectors.
15 December 2023 · 2 min read
A day at the water park
We went to visit the girls in Tamil Nadu and treated them to a day at the Paravasa Ulagam water park. They had never been in a swimming pool before.
15 December 2023 · 2 min read
Teaching the girls the benefits of plants
Hexa Petal International, with botany expert Mr Dhanavendan, accompanied president Giulio Simoni. The girls used natural products against the flu.
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