WHO WE ARE
David & Gen Tilaka
David & Gen were born and raised in Chennai, India. They have lived in various continents and eventually settled back in the USA. They've been married for 28 years and have 3 children. Their hearts have always been for the under-privileged children in Chennai, to educate them and thus helping break the cycle of poverty. Their lives were impacted when they went back home in 2019. They joined a local team that went into the worst slums of their city. Seeing how this team worked tirelessly and lovingly, they decided to partner with them, committing to help the team, rescue, shelter, educate and set up a food program. It has been an extraordinary journey as they continue to bring hope, rewrite futures and establish lives.
Elisabeth Selvey
Elisabeth Selvey was born and raised in Chennai, India.
In April 2022, a life-changing moment caused her to forgo her corporate career of over a decade, for a life of servitude. Passionate about serving, witnessing the zeal David and Gen had toward servitude, and looking at what the team on Ground Zero (Chennai) did to make a difference in the lives of people who have been dealt with lesser than most of us, Liz decided to make a change in her life to partner with the team in bringing a change in the life of the lesser known individual. The journey is long and winding, but it shall bear fruit, bringing hope, love and, joy to the people encountered.
Preetha Nanda Kumar
Ankitha Preetha born and raised in Chennai, India, started her journey of rescuing young adults from the slums of India (Kannagi Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Otteri) her ministry started in the year 2010 with a passion, The Abba father Illam, run by her and her husband started in 2016 being increasingly troubled by the social inequality, and environmental degradation in our area. Starting an NGO felt like a way to channel her concerns into concrete action and spiritual growth. In her words - It's daunting, but I've seen successful models and I know with dedication, strategic planning, and community involvement, we could really, make a difference. It's time to step up and start something meaningful.
WHO WE ARE
We are a group of individuals, from various backgrounds who are passionate about rescuing, restoring and giving hope to children from the slums, in Chennai, India, one life at a time.