top of page
Happy Feet Home Logo
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • X
saurabh HFH.jpeg

From HIV Stigma to Stage

Help Saurabh train abroad in contemporary dance – and return to build an inclusive school in India.

Happy Feet Home Logo

Happy Feet Home (HFH) is a palliative care centre for children and young adults in India which was started in August 2014. HFH aims to provide free of cost emotional, psycho-social, educational / vocational and nutritional support to children and young adults with life threatening and life limiting illnesses.

 

At Happy Feet Home, we work in close collaboration with Sion Hospital, with the aim of providing holistic day-care services to children under palliative care. Children coming to Happy Feet Home are either infected with or affected by 'HIV positive', 'Thalassemia major' or 'Cancer'.

We had about 204 children in the first year. At Happy Feet Home, we only conducted activities for children initially but eventually started a nutrition program as well, in the first year.

Today we work with close to 500 children through our day care services such as nutrition, psycho social, medical and educational/ vocational programs for our children and an outreach program.

Over the years, our programs have expanded based on the needs of the children.

#happyfeethomefoundation
 

To know more about Happy Feet Home, please visit- www.happyfeethome.org

Childhood First. Illness Second.

Happy Feet Home brings meals, art, and comfort to children fighting life-limiting illnesses. Your gift gives them joy, not just medicine.

This Woman Is Fulfilling The Last Wishes Of Dying Children
01:54
Celebrating Life at Happy Feet Home: Palliative Care and Support for Children in Mumbai
29:40
असली ख़ुशी कैसे मिलेगी? | How to be happy? | Mansi Shah | Josh talks Hindi
13:28
In Pursuit of Happiness: Save the Child Foundation’s Official Visit to Kranti & Happy Feet Home
08:07
Happy Feet Home
10:41
Happy Feet Home World AIDS Day Awareness Video
01:28
Happy Feet Home - Two Year Anniversary!
02:44

Happy Feet Home

Happy Feet Home started as a dream to celebrate life irrespective of its duration. It was based on
the belief that “All's well that ends well”. It was nurtured with the hope that one day we will have a
centre full of lively, energetic children who will brighten up our lives while we help them value theirs.


Along with all this, it was started with empty pockets but a fierce fire in our bellies. The journey was long but meaningful. There were roadblocks but we also had our maps! There were obstacles but
then came opportunities and with all of this each day, we got closer to our dream.

- Mansi Shah , Founder, Happy Feet Home

mansi.png

Founder, CEO

Mansi Shah

zarna.PNG

Chief Operations Officer

Zarna Jain

Meet the Happy Feet Home Family

Screenshot 2026-06-25 at 09.55.23.png

Saurabh

Saurabh’s story is a testament to courage. Joining us in 2017 as a quiet boy, he has blossomed into a confident artist. A talented dancer, he recently trained at the Royal Academy of Dance in London and is now heading to Italy for an 11-month professional program with Imperfect Dancers. He lives by the motto: "Believe, Dream, Achieve."

WhatsApp Image 2026-06-25 at 1.30.57 PM.jpeg

Jayashree

Since 2015, Jaya has turned life's uncertainties into powerful movement. A graduate of Shiamak Davar’s Dance Academy and trained in jazz, contemporary, and ballet at ICMD, she has grown into a confident performer. She is now chasing her dream to build a professional career in dance—one performance at a time. Watch this space!

WhatsApp Image 2026-06-25 at 1.34.04 PM.jpeg

Poonam

Since joining us in 2014, Poonam has overcome profound discrimination and emotional scars through therapy, nutrition, and unwavering support. She transformed her relationship with learning—passing her 10th, completing her 12th, and now pursuing a BA in Sociology. She dreams of studying abroad and using her education to create a lasting social impact. Her resilience inspires us every day.

WhatsApp Image 2026-06-25 at 1.45.18 PM.jpeg

Pratima

When health complications prevented Pratima from pursuing nursing, she refused to give up on healthcare. Now in her final year of B.Voc in Medical Laboratory Technology at JSPM University, Pune, she is building skills in diagnostics and eager to learn from the best. Her journey proves that resilience can rewrite even the toughest chapters.

WhatsApp Image 2026-06-25 at 1.35.21 PM.jpeg

Sanjana

Came to Happy Feet Home at age 6 in 2014. Born with HIV, battled TB twice, viral load hit 3.5 million—doctors feared the worst. With timely care and support, her viral load is now undetectable. Today, she's 17, completed 10th, practices capoeira, and dreams of becoming an artist. Her journey is proof that with love and care, even the hardest battles can be won.

WhatsApp Image 2026-06-25 at 1.38.07 PM.jpeg

Sakshi

Joined daycare in June 2025—undernourished, not in school, spoke only Marathi. With nutrition, care, and bridge education, she now attends school regularly, speaks Hindi confidently, and plays happily with peers. A quiet transformation in just months. Today, she walks into daycare with a smile, ready to learn and grow every single day.

WhatsApp Image 2026-07-02 at 2.34.07 PM.jpeg

Inzamam

Living with HIV, but never letting it stop him. Works part-time to support his family while training hard to become a professional cricketer. Grateful to Happy Feet Home for standing by him every step of the way. With his dedication and spirit, we know he's well on his way to making his dream a reality.

WhatsApp Image 2026-06-25 at 1.28.46 PM.jpeg

Ajay

Came to Happy Feet Home as a quiet, reserved boy with no clear vision for his future. Through mentoring, life-skills sessions, and encouragement, he discovered a passion for hockey. With financial support from HFH, he pursued professional training and competitions. Today, he is a National-Level Hockey Player—a testament to how opportunity and belief can transform a life.

WhatsApp Image 2026-06-25 at 1.34.45 PM.jpeg

Sapna

A 17-year-old who recently completed her 12th standard despite facing Sickle Cell Anaemia and financial challenges. Inspired by her mother—who works with vulnerable children—she aspires to pursue BSW and MSW to serve marginalised communities. Her resilience, positive attitude, and belief in education drive her to build a meaningful future.

WhatsApp Image 2026-05-11 at 2.21.05 PM (1).jpeg

Soham

Came to Happy Feet Home navigating emotional uncertainty alongside living with HIV. Regular therapy helped him process change, build trust, and grow confident. His creativity, especially through drawing, became his outlet. With a Stirling Wellbeing Score of 64/75, he now dreams of becoming an Army Officer—a symbol of his strength and hope for the future.

WhatsApp Image 2026-06-25 at 1.36.19 PM.jpeg

Sanjita

Originally from West Bengal, she faced Thalassemia and HIV—requiring frequent hospitalizations and transfusions. Through HFH's holistic support—medications, nutrition, emotional care—her life stabilized. She pursued a course at Rachna Sansad Academy of Fine Arts and has applied for a degree in Applied Arts. Her journey is one of survival, creativity, and hope.

WhatsApp Image 2026-06-25 at 1.36.45 PM.jpeg

Ram

With a passion for capturing moments, Ram turned his love for photography and videography into a profession—with support from Happy Feet Home. Today, he works independently, covers events, earns his own income, and tells powerful stories through his lens. His motto: "Find your focus, and the rest follows."

bottom of page