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A housing Project for the poorest of the poor, by philokalia Foundation.

On 09/10/2025, the Philokalia Foundation laid the foundation stone of the house at Thrikkannapuram, Trivandrum.

The death of her sister's husband,
the pain of losing a leg due to illness,
the loss of her husband —
she endured all this with a single heart.

She lives by taking care of her three children. No home, no land.

Daisy, who gave the land — a woman of love — and Dominic Sebastian, who helped build the house,
their generous hearts gave a new life to a family.

The Philokalia Foundation had constructed and provided houses to two deserving families in Pariyaram Panchayat. The keys were handed over and learning materials were distributed to 270 children during a motivational seminar held at the Philokalia Family Accademy on 7/6/2025.
Eleven families who lost their loved ones and owners in the Wayanad Chooralmala Mundakai disaster that brought tears to the eyes of the world's Malayalis were given the keys of the houses built and handed over with public assistance through the Philokalia Foundation in the third phase, and the documents of 21 houses were handed over. On May 8, 2025, at 4 pm at Pulpally Seethamount, in the presence of the Hon. Leader of the Opposition Mr. V. D. Satheesan, Sultanbathery MLA Hon. Mr. I. C. Balakrishnan, BJP District President, DCC District President, CPIM District President, CPI Secretary


Kerala Samajam Indonesia, which fully sponsored 2 houses out of 11 houses, Mr. Mukesh Jain & Family, Dental Care Muvattupuzha, who fully sponsored one house, and various political, social, cultural and religious leaders participated.
Philokalia Foundation handed over the house key to christeena and family was held on 24/04/2025 at Ranny, Pathanamthitta
A girl whose father and mother died of cancer
Philokalia Foundation handed over the house key to a Seminarian and family was held on 01/04/2025 at Thanki pally, Alappuzha
Philokalia Foundation laying foundation stone of a house was held on 09/03/2025 in Machiplav, Idukki
This is the home to build up for the girl who was paralysed under the waist
Philokalia Foundation handed over the house key to aliya and family was held on 07/03/2025 at Mavelikkara
Aliya is a three year girl, she has a head growth disease
Two children who lost their parents, the widowed grandmother is taking care of them. Philokalia Foundation built new house for them and handed over the house key was held on 30/01/2025 at cherpu
Philokalia foundation laying foundation stone of two houses was held on 22/12/2024 in Vilangad, Kozhikode.

Philokalia foundation being built house on the land given by the Vilangad nuns (Thamarassery congregation) to those who lost their homes and land in the landslides 4 months ago.
Philokalia Foundation handed over the house keys to 4 Families was held on 19/12/2024 at Neerkkad, Kottayam. Puthuppally MLA Mr. Chandy Oomman, ward member, and other dignitaries were present at the occasion.

The 4 houses built by Philokalia Foundation on land that Mr. Peter donated (5 cents each) to the poor, and a person called Mr. Joji in Kooropada also donated 5 cents each to 4 families.
On 13/12/2024, Philokalia Foundation has started a new chapter.

A tribal village was lost in the great flood of 2018. Having lost everything, after that they came to the forest at a place called Pothupara in Athirapally Panchayat and built a shed and settled down.

Both Central Government and State Government have decided to build houses for them under the P M JANMAN project. Philokalia Foundation has undertaken the implementation of this project.

Foundation stones of 24 houses were laid in the first phase in the presence of Hon'ble Thrissur Collector Arjun Pandyan, District Panchayat, Block Panchayat, Gram Panchayat officials, and other tribal officers.
Philokalia Foundation handed over the house key to four families on 05/12/2024 in Perikkallore, Wayanad.
Batheri MLA Mr. IC Balakrishnan, Panchayat President Mr. Vijayan, St. George Parish Vicar Rev. Fr George and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.

Four families who lost everything due to the landslide disaster in Churalmala and Mundakkai in Wayanad, including one who was stuck in the mud for a whole day, came back to life.
Philokalia foundation handed over the house key to seven family's at Seethamount on 12/11/2024. National award winner Mrs. Nanjiyamma inaugurated the ceremony and other dignitaries were present. The families who lost their homes and land in the Mundakkai and Chooralmala landslides have now been given keys. A total of twenty-six houses are being built by Philokalia and will be handed over the keys in January.
Philokalia Foundation laid foundation stone of the house on 21/10/2024 at Pathanamthitta, Ranny. A girl whose father and mother died of cancer and who is unable to study for financial crisis after completing Plus Two now lives with her grandmother in a small shed.
Philokalia foundation handed over the house key to Revathy and family on 10/9/2024 at Pattambi, Palakkad.
The foundation stone laid by Philokalia on 08/09/2024 at Thanki, Alappuzha. The house is being built for a deacon who is studying for the priesthood. His sister has died of cancer, and his parents live in a shed.
On 25/08/2024 Philokalia Foundation handed over the house key to Reshma and family at Kanimangalam, Thrissur.
Three years ago, in 2021, there was a landslide in Kootikal that shook Kerala. As his son's wife was pregnant, the son, his wife and mother went to the hospital. When they came back, the house was gone, replaced by a river. A philanthropist named Johnny donated 5 cents of land to this family near Koothattukulam Ramapuram. On 23/08/2024, Philokalia Foundation laid the foundation stone for their house.
Bro. Mario Joseph and Mrs. Gigi Mario conducted the foundation stone ceremony on 12/08/2024 at Thrissur, Cherpu. Two children who lost their parents are now being cared for by their widowed grandmother. Philokalia Foundation is building a house for these children and their grandmother who are struggling to meet daily expenses.
Philokalia Foundation laid the foundation for 25 houses for those who lost their homes and land in landslides in Mundakkai and Chooralmala, Wayanad.

The foundation stone ceremony was held on 07/08/2024 at Seetha Mount, Kalpetta, Perikkalloor, Sulthan Bathery, Pothuketty, etc. Seethamount Panchayat President and ward members were present on the occasion.
Philokalia foundation handed over the house key to Murugan and his family on 17/07/2024 at Pathanapuram, Kollam. Murugan is paralyzed from the waist down and his wife is carrying him on her shoulders.
The key of the house built by Philokalia Foundation was handed over to a needy family in Kollam district on 15/05/2024. Bro. Mario Joseph and Mrs. Gigi Mario are in the USA so in their absence Philokalia team members handed over the key.
The foundation stone of the house to be built by Philokalia was held on 09/05/2024 at Mavelikkara. Aliya is a three-year-old girl with a head growth disease. Now they are living in a small shed.
On 05/05/2024 the foundation stone laying of a house to be built by Philokalia Foundation for a needy family at Kadappakad, Kollam. The house was completely gutted due to a short circuit. All documents and household items were burnt. Fr. Jolly has been following up to help them.
The foundation stone was laid by Philokalia on 28/04/2024 at Ayarkunnam Panchayat, Kottayam, for building houses for three families. MLA Mr. Chandy Oomman inaugurated the ceremony.
Philokalia foundation handing over the house key to Karunakaran and his family was held on 19/03/2024 at Kollam. Karunakaran has a mentally ill wife and a mentally ill son. Venganoor Panchayat president R. S Sree Kumar, Block Member K. S Sajan, and other dignitaries were present.
A widowed girl came to Philokalia office with a baby in her hand and requested help: 'I only know how to sing a song, no house, no place to stay.' On 15/02/2024 at Nedupuzha, Thrissur, the property was transferred and the foundation stone of the house was laid.
A philanthropist named Peter gave 5 cents each from his landed property to 5 landless destitute families. The property transfer was completed on 23/02/2024. Philokalia Foundation is now trying to build houses for these 5 families.
Philokalia Foundation handed over the house key to Ashwathi on 14/02/2024. Her mother has passed away, and she is paralyzed from the waist down.
28/01/2024 – The foundation stone laying of a house to be built by Philokalia Foundation for a needy family at Ayarkunnam.
Philokalia Foundation handing over the house key to a mother and her daughter was held on 25/01/2024 ,in the presence of Mandhavadi Diocese Auxiliary Bishop Mar. Alex Thamaramanagalm. Sr. Fabia belonging to SH congregation in Wayanad. Years ago, a mother took refuge with her baby near Sr.Fabia ... That nun held the mother and baby together without letting go . She stood by them with support and shade. Today that girl is studying General Nursing.
Philokalia founder Mario Joseph and Giji mario handed over the house key to unnikrishnan and his wife was held on 23/12/2023 in the presence of girls orientation programme in Philokalia Family Accademy at Peelarmuzhy.It was an old couple who were wandering without a home or food at the railway station
Philokalia foundation Handed over the house key to widowed mother and her three children's was held on 19/12/2023 in cherpu at Thrissur
The foundation stone was laid on 29/11/2023 to build a new house for a family consisting 15 members, who live in pattambi at palakkad, they all are doing circuses in street
The foundation stone was laid by Philokalia Foundation on 08/11/2023 to buid a new house for a homeless family in peelarmuzhi at chalakkudi
The foundation stone was laid for the construction of a house for Jishnu, a resident of Kunnamkulam Pazanji in Thrissur district,Who is suffering from muscular dystrophyia, under the Philokalia Kood Housing project..
Philokalia was handed over the key of new house to a widowed mother and her four daughters at poonjar on 25/10/2023
Handing over the house key to Sashi and his family in Thirurangadi Nannampra Panchayat at Malappuram by Philokalia Foundation was held on 21/10/2023. Puthuppalli MLA Mr. Chandy Oomman and Thirurangadi MLA Mr. KPA Majeed, along with other dignitaries, were present. Sashi is a person undergoing dialysis due to kidney failure. He has three children and a wife.
Handing over the keys to a newly house built by PHILOKALIA was held on 05/10/2023 at Peelarmuzhi . Chalakudy MLA Mr.Saneesh Kumar and ward member were present, for a widowed mother and her daughter where mother who have kidney failure due to snake bite and are undergoing dialysis
The foundation stone was laid on September 17th to build a New House for Murugan and his family, who live in the Karavoor forest area of ​​Kollam district.
Philokalia foundation was hand overed the Key of New house to a widowed mother and her mentally ill daughter living in Parassala, Thiruvanathapuram District on September 1st.
The foundation stone was laid by Philokalia on 23/07/2023 at Thalavadi in Edathua Panchayat. For a family consisting a girl and her father, she is paralysed from the waist down and her mother died one year ago.
The foundation stone for a house was laid on 10/07/2023. This house was built for a man named Karunakaran and his mentally ill wife and son who are the residents of Venniyoor in Thiruvananthapuram district.
A new house to be built by PHILOKALIA at peelarmuzhi, the foundation stone was laid on 27/06/2023 under the leadership of chalakudy MLA Mr. Saneesh Kumar Joseph, panchayat president and ward member, for a mother and daughter where mother who have kidney failure due to snake bite and are undergoing dialysis
The gift of the house key to jishnu and his family, who was paralyzed from the waist down and was given a foundation, was held on 12/06/2023.
Handover of the house built by Philokalia foundation to a needy family in kadukutty was held on 10/06/2023
The foundation stone was laid on 27/05/2023 for a family consisting of a widowed mother and four children residing at Poonjar in Kottayam district.
The key handovering for the house built for Stephen and his family, who were lost their house in the Chellanam sea attack was held on 5th June 2023
The Foundation stone was laid for the new house in Thiroorangadi , Malappuram for a family with 3 little girls and a father who is undergoing kidney treatment .
In the absence of Brother Mario Joseph and Gigi Mario, their children Adona and Abiyah had handover the keys to Jacob and his family, who live in Kumbalangi Panchayat, under the Koodu Project of Philokalia Foundation.
The house keys were handed over to the sisters in Malappuram Kundur under Philokalia kood project who were rejected to get a house under the Life project.
The foundation stone was laid on 26 th April of 2023 at Arayur Panchayat in Thiruvanathapuram District for the construction of a house to the family who are mentally challenged daughter and her mother
On April 2, 2023, two families who lost their homes in the Kottickal natural disaster in Kottayam district were handed over the keys to the houses built under the Philokalia Kood Project.
The foundation stone was laid on March 31, 2023 for the construction of a house for two families on the land provided under Philokalia's Kood project at Cherp in Thrissur district.
On the occasion of Dukrana festival, Chellanam Lewis and his family were given the keys to the house built under the Kood scheme...
From the ceremony of handing over the house to a needy family in Nilambur, Malappuram, which was built by Philokalia and the parish community..
Panakkad Sadikhali Shihab Thangal is laying the foundation stone of the house to be built by Philo Foundation in Malappuram Kondur for the sisters who were denied a house under the LIFE scheme due to the death of their father and mother and no family.
The New Year 2023 began with the laying of foundation stones for three houses in Thiruvananthapuram. The foundation stone was laid for two families who were sleeping in mini truck and railway stations due to homelessness and being evicted from their rented houses, and for a five-member family who could not pay the rent without any source of income under Philokalia's Kood Bhawan scheme.
Philokalia Foundation hand over the House Key's to two mentally disabled sisters in muzhoor kottayam...
A home has been built for two kids of Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram under Philokalia's koode project,who were orphaned from childhood by the suspected disease in family . Philokalia's founder Brother. Mario Joseph gifted the keys to them
Mr. Mario Joseph, the Managing Trustee of Philokalia handed over the key of the house built for Mr Joji and his family under Philokalia's koode bhawan project, who previously lived in a small hut without electricity and water facility.
The Philokalia Koodu Project has been successfully completed in Tamil Nadu, in the region of Marthandom, Kanyakumari. Reverend Vincent Mar Paulos, Bishop of the Eparchy of Marthandom, presented the key of the house to Shanti, whose both legs were amputated, and her family.
Philokalia's sons Rahul and Ranjith handed over the keys to Mahesh, a resident of Kilimanoor, Kollam under Philokalia Kood scheme.
Mr. Hybi Eden, MP, presents the key of the house built under Philokalia Kood Project to Mr. Gasper and his family who lost their home in the Chellanam sea disaster. Philokalia Managing Trustee Mr.Mario Joseph and other Panchayat representatives were also present on the occasion.
Mr. Hybi Eden, MP, laid the foundation stone for the house to be built under the housing scheme of Ernakulam Kumbalangi Panchayat for Jacob George Pulikal with Philokalia Foundation.
Mr. Haibi Eden, MP, presents the key of the house built under Philo Kalia's Kood Project to Salim and his family who lost their home in the Chellanam sea disaster. Philokalia Managing Trustee Mr. Mario Joseph and other Panchayat representatives were also present on the occasion.
Mr. Haibi Eden, MP, presents the key of the house built under Philokalia Kood Project to Mr. Yeshudas and his family who lost their home in the Chellanam sea disaster. Philokalia Managing Trustee Mr. Mario Joseph and other Panchayat representatives were also present on the occasion.
Mr. Hybi Eden, MP, presents the key of the house built under Philokalia Kood Project to Lakshmi amma and his family who lost their home in the Chellanam sea disaster. Philokalia Managing Trustee Mr.Mario Joseph and other Panchayat representatives were also present on the occasion.
June 2nd, 2021 Another beautiful day and by the Grace of God Philokalia Foundation was able to gift a house as promised to Sathish's family in Meenadom, Kottayam. This wouldn't have been possible without your support. Your support and love empower us to do more. God bless you all.
June 11, 2021 A Joyful new day as we were able to lay the foundation for a new house that we promised to build for Ammini and kuttyamma, two sisters abandoned by their families and society. Akalakunnam Panchayath, Kottayam is where reside. Your support and prayers are our strength. God bless you.
Philokalia Foundation on behalf of its Koodu Housing Project is constructing a house for Ms. Mini, a native of Meenadam, under Kottayam District.
Our Former CM Mr. Ooman Chandy pays a visit to evaluate the progress of the ongoing construction.
Philokalia chairman Mr. Mario Joseph and MD Gigi Mario laid the foundation stone for the house building under philokalia's kood project for Joel and his family , who is a resident of chellanam with hyper autism.
By the grace of God Philokalia foundation was able to lay the foundation stone for the house we promised to build for James’s family who is currently residing at Mattakkara, Kottayam. The ceremony was attended by the Co Founder and the Managing Director of Philokalia foundation Mrs. Giji Mario. A very simple celebration attended by the parish priest of Mattakkara Rev Fr. Thomas and a few good neighbors.
May 29th, 2021 A proud day for us at the Philokalia family, for our founder Dr. Mario Joseph and our managing director Mrs. Gigi Mario were honored by the honorable Minister of State for external affairs Mr. V Muraleedharan. We thank God and you folks for making this happen.
Philokalia Foundation feels blessed that we we were able to lay the foundation stone for the house we promised to Simi Joseph whose husband died 7 years ago. She has a child and lives with her mother-in-law at Kanakapuram, Idukki district. The ceremony was attended by our Co-Founder Mrs. Giji Mario, The Parish Priest of st.. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, The Ward member Ancy and few other neighbours.
By the Grace of God Philokalia Foundation was able to lay the foundation stone for another house that was promised to Manju Thomas. Manju Thomas, a widow and a cancer patient has a son who is also battling against cancer. They lost their little house during a natural calamity that occurred recently. The ceremony was attended by our Co-Founder Mrs. Giji Mario, The Parish Priest of st.. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, The Ward member Ancy and few other neighbours.
By the grace of God, Philokalia Foundation was able to lay the foundation stone for the house promised to Mrs. Nanjiyamma at Attappadi. A National Award winning Indian folk singer who hails from the tribal community in Kerala. The ceremony was made special Najiyamma with her versatile style of music has made an impact in the hearts and minds of the people in India.

Philokalia’s Kood Project in Tamilnadu.

The Founder and Chairman Mr. Mario Joseph and the Co - Founder Mrs. Giji Mario visited a young lady at Marthandam village in Kanyakumari district T.N. who lost both her legs due to her diabetic history. Philokalia Foundation undertook the responsibility to construct a house for her as a Token of Love for the woman in Distress.
Mr. Josemon a Polio Paralytic person alongwith his family who hail from the village of Villunni in Kottayam district, were given the keys to a house built under the Philokalia's 'Koode' housing scheme at St. Xavier's church. Vicar Mathew thanniyath Graced the occasion in the presence of our Philokalia Chairman Mario joseph and MD Mrs. Giji Mario.
The key to the house built under Philokalia's "Koode" Scheme was handed over to Mrs. Annamkutty, of Kuttickal village, who lost her house during last year the floods.The State Cooperative Minister Mr. V.Vasavan handed over the keys to the new house owner and MLA Mr. Sebastian Kulathingal, alongwith our Chairman and MD were also present on the occasion.
Mr. V. N. Vasavan, Minister of Cooperatives Department, handed over the keys of the house to Mrs. Deepa, who lost her house in the Kootickal Entayar flood in Idukki district. This house was constructed by 'Philokalia Foundation' under the housing scheme known as "Koode". Our local MLA Mr. Sebastian Kulathinkal, Chairman Mario Joseph and MD Giji Mario were also present on the occasion.
For the first time in the history of Philokalia Foundation, A 5-year-old & a 3-year old lays the foundation stone for their house. The sight of them playing with their toy bulldozer and toy truck was so beautiful. Philokalia foundation is happy to be building a house for these little angles whose mother was murdered in cold blood by their father. We want to protect and provide the necessities of Abhinav and Abhirami untill they become independent, for that we need your prayers.
The foundation Stone of the house that Philokalia is to build for Mrs. Sunitha Kumari and her family who are in great distress due to poverty are living at Thirumala , Punnakamukalil Ashramam Road in Thiruvananthapuram. The Foundation Stone was laid by Hon. M.P Mr. Muraleedharan in the presence of our Chairman Mr. Mario Joseph and our M.D Mrs.Gigi Mario.
We are really glad to inform you that we have laid the foundation of the 9th house at Killimanur in Trivandrum Dist In the presence of Chalakudy, Koratty police station Circle Inspector Bk. Arunkumar. Nagarur Police Station Sub Inspector. Mr. Shiju.And further we wish to request you all my dear brothers and sisters to please do keep us and our mission in your prayers. .
The Union Minister V. Muraleedharan is seen handing over the keys of the house built under the Philokalia Foundation's Kood Housing Scheme for Sunitha from Punnaykamugal, Thiruvananthapuram. Philokalia Chairman & Founder Mr. Mario Joseph and Managing Director Mrs. Gigi Mario alongwith Tirumala Ward Councilor Mrs. Manju P. V. were present on the occasion.
At the Key handing over Function of the new house at Chellanam, in Cochin that was constructed by Philokalia Kood Housing Project, the keys were handed over by the Chairman of Philokalia Foundation Br.Mario Joseph and MD Mrs.Gigi Mario to Mr. Jacob Kaithavelil.
The foundation stone of the house to be built for Rahul and Ranjith, sons of Late Mr. Rajan and Ambili, the couple from Neyyattinkara, who died in a fire during eviction, is being laid by the Philokalia Foundation Chairman, Mr. Mario Joseph and MD. Mrs. Gigi Mario.
The Foundation Stone of the house that was to be built for Mr. Josmon, (who is Polio affected from birth and is Permanently Disabled) and his family was laid by Fr. Mathew Thanniyath the Vicar of St. Xavier's Church, Villoonni. The constructed house is a part of the Philokalia Nest Housing Project and the ceremony was held in the presence of Philokalia MD Mrs. Gigi Mario.
The foundation stone of the house for Mr. Stephen from Chellanam was laid by Honorable MP Mr. Hyby Eden in the presence of Philokalia Founfation MD Mrs. Gigi Mario.
The new house in Chellanam that was constructed by Philokalia Foundation was completed and the keys were handed over by our Honorable MP Mr. Hybi Eden to Mr. Antony T.A. of Chellanam in the presence of our Philokalia Foundation MD Mrs. Gigi Mario and Panchayat President Mr. Joseph and other Panchayat Members.
The keys of the Newly Constructed house by Philokalia Foundation was handed over by our Honarable MP Mr. Hybi Eaden to Mr. Joseph the owner in the presence of our MD Mrs. Gigi Mario and Panchayat President and other Panchayat Members.
The Foundation Stone of the house to be gifted to Mr. Joji located at Mulamkunnathukavu in Thrissur District was laid by Alathur MP Mrs. Remya Haridas in the presence of Panchayat President Mr. George and our Chairman Mr. Mario Joseph and MD Mrs. Gigi Mario.
The house in picture is gifted by the Philokalia Foundation in Amburi, Thiruvananthapuram district to the lady , a mother of three children who lost their father. The keys to the house are gifted by Philokalia Managing Director Mrs. Gigi Mario.
Mar .Jose Porunnedom cuts the ribbon and enters the house in presence of Philokalia Chairman br.mario Joseph and M.D Gigi Mario
Although Akhil is unable to walk but God's grace has fallen on his hands and this is the proof of God's love . He gifted a self drawn portrait of Philokalia Chairman Mario Joseph & M.D Gigi Mario
Mananthavady Bishop Mar. Joseph Porunnedam on behalf of Philokalia foundation handedover the new house keys to Mr.Akhil
The above house was gifted to mr.Akhil in Wayanad by the Philokalia foundation , Mr.Akhil is suffering from muscle problem and is also paralysed below his limbs.
The new house build by philokalia foundation at Kottayam, for the poor and homless family of Kunjumon.
The new house build by philokalia foundation at Chellanam, Cochin, for the poor and homless family of Charles, who's house was destroyed by sea attack.
The new house build by philokalia foundation at Chellanam, Cochin, for the poor and homless family of Haridayal, who's House was destroyed by Angry sea attack.
The new house build by philokalia foundation at Chellanam, Cochin, for th poor and homless family of Augustin.
The new house build by philokalia foundation at Kottayam, for th poor and homless family of Binu.
The new house build by philokalia foundation at Chellanam, Cochin, for th poor and homless family of Babu V Raman, who's house was destroyed by natural calamity.
The new house build by philokalia foundation at Cochin, for th poor and homless family of Paul Louis.