Arya Baal Ashram

Arya Baal Ashram

Boys Centre · Samabula, Suva

EST. 2006 · OFFICIALLY DEDICATED 10 SEPTEMBER 2006

A home that transforms lives — providing shelter, education, and values to young boys at risk. Since inauguration, the Ashram has been a sanctuary of hope, rooted in the vision of Arya Samaj’s commitment to social empowerment.

🏠 Capacity: 20 boys 📚 Schooling + Values Education 🌱 Vegetarian lifestyle
🤝🏽
“Redefine lives — donate generously”
📜

Historical Roots

The Arya Baal Ashram fulfills aspirations first deliberated at the 10th Anniversary Celebrations of the Arya Pratinidhi Sabha (Dec 30, 1927 – Jan 1, 1928) at Gurukul, Saweni — to establish homes for orphans and socially vulnerable children. Arya Samaj in Fiji was established on 25 December 1904 at Samabula, and the Sabha registered in 1918. The Centenary celebrations (2004) sparked new initiatives: Vedic Training Centre (2002), The University of Fiji (2005), and finally Arya Baal Ashram (2006).

🏛️

Commencement & Growth

The Ashram project began in 2003, facilities ready by 2005. Operations started on 28 January 2006 with 3 young boys. By the official dedication (10 September 2006) by Minister Hon. George Shiu Raj, enrollment had grown to 12 youngsters. Located within DAV Girls College & Arya Samaj Primary compound, Lot 2, Kula Street, Samabula — inside the Vedic Training Centre building. Today it nurtures school-aged boys with capacity for 20.

Services & Holistic Care

📚
Education
Primary & secondary schooling (currently 4 at Arya Samaj Primary, 1 at DAV College, Nabua) with scope for vocational/tertiary future.
🇮🇳
Values & Culture
Hindi, music, yoga, moral values (Naitik Shiksha), gardening, housekeeping, cooking.
🍲
Nutrition & Care
Vegetarian lifestyle, full catering, medical support, transport — all costs covered by Sabha through public generosity.
🏡
Safe Accommodation
Capacity 20 boys in a caring, family-like environment within Samabula compound.

💰 Annual Cost per Child

$500 / year — food & upkeep
$1200 / year — total (education + care + transport + medical)
All expenses met through public support & Sabha contributions.

📋 Entry Criteria

  • Interest in schooling & values education (Naitik Shiksha)
  • Commitment to vegetarian lifestyle
  • Boys at risk: abandoned, separated family, loss of parent, or elderly caregivers unable to support

Management Committee

Arya Baal Ashram / Vedic Training Centre Board
Chairperson
Shrimati Urmila Arya ‘Arya Ratna’
📞 9336358 · urmilaarya52@gmail.com
Vice Chairman / Manager ABA
Shri Navin Prasad
📞 9268435 · naveenp@gmail.com
Manager Lekhram Niwas
Shri Jagdish Chand
📞 2740765 · la_niwasi@hotmail.com
Secretary
Pta. Gaitri JP
📞 9332438 · gaitriprakash86@gmail.com
Treasurer
Kumari Prileshni Kanta Devi
📞 9999294 · prileshni@gmail.com
Member
Shri Shalend Pratap
📞 9803555 · shalendp76@gmail.com
Member
Kamlesh Arya OF, ‘Arya Ratna’
📞 9996925 · kamlesharya52@gmail.com

The Committee reports quarterly to the Executive of the Sabha. All donations are receipted; externally audited reports presented at AGM.

🚪 Visits to the Ashram

Public visits (individuals or groups) can be organized with prior arrangement with the Manager. Experience the transformative environment.

Contact: Phone 3373276 | Fax 3382592 | PO Box 4245, Samabula

📞 General Contact

aryasamaj@unwired.com.fj
+679 3373276 | +679 3382592 (fax)
Lot 2, Kula Street, Samabula (DAV Girls College & Arya Samaj Primary compound)

🏠 Capacity: 20 boys  |  Currently residing: 16 youngsters  |  Supported by public contributions