At Ernakulam Social Service Society (ESSS), we recognize and honour the visionary leadership of our former directors whose dedication and commitment have laid the foundation for the organization we are today. Each of them has played a pivotal role in shaping the mission, values, and impact of ESSS through the years.
Fr. Martin Azhikakath
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Established the ESSS Centre for Learning
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Led notable initiatives during the 2018 floods and the Covid-19 pandemic, including the distribution of relief materials, post-flood livelihood assistance, construction of housing among many
Fr. Antony Raphael Komaranchath
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Ardram Health Clinic – weekly free medical consultation was started with support of Lourdes Hospital Ernakulam
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Mobile Ardram Palliative Care Project to support bed-ridden patients was launched
Msgr. Mathew Kallinkal
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Established the new ESSS office at Providence Road, equipped with all amenities, including Archbishop Attippetty Memorial Hall, Conference Halls, Dormitories and classrooms
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Men SHGs, Micro-insurance and Health insurance programs were started
Fr. Jerome Chamminikodath
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Introduced the Self-Help Group (SHG) concept
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Conceptualized the “Build a House” initiative to provide housing for the most needy, with the support of Self-Help Groups
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ESSS office was shifted from Ashirbhavan to Providence road
Msgr. Joseph Padiyaramparambil
Pioneered several transformative initiatives, including
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Mahila Mandal
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Nature Club
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Medical Camps
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Sayamprabha
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Hope & Help
Fr. Joseph Kuttickal
Msgr. Mathew Kallinkal
Fr. Joy Peter Thattakath
Most. Rev. Dr. Francis Kallarakal
Msgr. Mathew Chakkalakal
Fr. Joseph Kuttickal
Fr. Jerome Payapilly O.C.D.