Imagine India: Hope through Prevention 

​Imagine India was launched in 2014 by seven high school students moved to make a positive change in the lives of at-risk girls in India. As a result, Bella Haven opened its doors in December of the same year. The home provides a safe, loving, and supportive environment: our goal is to facilitate happy endings to sad beginnings. Bella Haven also provides medical care, educational support, and spiritual guidance to all of its residents, while promoting awareness and intervention throughout the region.

Although there are several organizations that address these needs, the overwhelming number of victims in the area makes this project a necessity. Additionally, our emphasis on a home environment instead of an institutional atmosphere makes Bella Haven stand out amongst others, and it has become a model for similar organizations in the region. 

In order to respect their dignity in a culture fraught with stereotypes and superstition, we do not publish the identity of the children we serve. We do, however, share their happy stories after they become adults and choose to tell it all themselves.   ​

The Bella Haven Team

Sam and Shannon Meyyar oversee all of the operations of Bella Haven in Chennai, India, in partnership with Arul Santosh.
Arul has worked with our team since 2008, serving at-risk families in prevention, intervention, and rescue.
​She runs all operations for Bella Haven and plays an intricate role in our ministry.