Zoraida Samuel
Zoraida was not just a student of Social Studies—she was a student of humanity. Her education opened her eyes to the harsh realities faced by those living on the margins, but it was something deeper, almost divine, that stirred within her: a God-given purpose to be a voice for the voiceless. As she encountered stories of pain, abandonment, and injustice, Zoraida felt called to act. She began by rescuing destitute women—those discarded by society and left to survive without dignity or safety. With compassion as her compass, she created a safe shelter—a place of refuge, healing, and hope. There, broken lives found restoration, and forgotten women discovered they were seen, valued, and loved. But her journey didn’t stop there.
As she encountered stories of pain, abandonment, and injustice, Zoraida felt called to act. She began by rescuing destitute women—those discarded by society and left to survive without dignity or safety. With compassion as her compass, she created a safe shelter—a place of refuge, healing, and hope. There, broken lives found restoration, and forgotten women discovered they were seen, valued, and loved. But her journey didn’t stop there.
Thus a center dedicated to these children as a free special school was initiated -a place where education met empathy. Which later became a Government Recognised Special School. This school opened its doors to families who had long been shut out of opportunity, offering not only learning but also care, therapy, and inclusion—completely free of cost. Soon friends predestined to be a part of this work joined the team. At Rehoboth , God’s love found expression—in the rescued, the rehabilitated, and the renewed.
Roja Esther
Graduated from Madras Medical College and started my profession as a Resident Medical Officer at the Christian Mission Hospital in a remote village in the border of Andhra Pradesh, serving the rural community. Later God blessed me with the opportunity to work at the Indian Air Force Station Tambaram for a decade, as a Medical Officer for their Maternity and Child Welfare Centre, where management of healthcare operations was part of my work portfolio. My specialisation in occupational health gave me an exposure to corporate healthcare as one of the pioneering woman doctor’s for more than three decades and enjoyed working among women employees, especially their Work Life Balance and Empowerment. Loved doing rural medical work for non-governmental organisations like World Vision and Roof for the Roofless. A strong spiritual experience and a conviction that my profession was more to serve made me to join Rehoboth Home for the Mentally Challenged Women for their holistic development and it’s sustenance through income generating projects.
Binu Jeremiah