Marialaya was founded in July 1990 with the objective of helping the street girls become responsible and respectable citizens by providing an atmosphere conducive for their growth and development. Marialaya works in 20 major areas of North Chennai covering 3000 street girls in 48 centers within the age group of 6 and 20.
Our Profile :
The aim of M.M.N.M Social Service Society is :
1990 August 8th during the independence month of India. Marialaya emerged as afirst NGO in Tamilnadu took up the cause of street and working girls plight in the north area of Tamilnadu.
To restore human diginity by creating a conducive climte and offering necessary oppurtunities and facilities for the street and destitute runaway girls.
Nature of street girls :
The girls due to the circumstances and conditions have become different from the ordinary girls of their age. They are
 | Street smart, spontaneous, independent, creative,lively, happy, loving and undestanding on the one hand. |
| Indifferent, rough and tough, indisciplined, suspicious, rebellious and disheartened on the other hand. |
Street Reality :
| Denied of the childhood rights for education, play and recreation, protection, nourishment, health care and other oppurtunities for growth. |
| Surrounded by gamblers, thieves, drug paddlers, prostitutes and other antisocial elements. |
| Lack of parental care and guidance. |
