In 1987, when Bethania Foundation (known as Bethania Kids) began, the organization consisted of members of the three founding families: Dhanapals, Granners, and Hennigs. Former president Kate Teece, featured here with a girl from Deborah Care Centre, is the granddaughter of Al and Polly Hennig, missionary teachers at Kodaikanal School, and daughter of Gene and Kristie Hennig, all founding members Bethania Kids.
The new foundation was supported by grants made for the original home in Kannivadi, later named Dayavu Home in memory of Dayavu Dhanapal. Additional grants and gifts made possible the development of additional homes, care centres, rehabilitation facilities, and Women’s Empowerment Programs. In 2009, operations in India were formalized with the establishment of the Bethania Foundation, India.
Today Bethania Kids thrives with the cooperative work of two dedicated leadership bodies:
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There are countless ways to participate in this vibrant ministry and share God’s love with the children at Bethania Kids.