The Mai Tam House of Hope is more than just a shelter.  

It is a sanctuary for children and mothers who have face the harshest realities of life—abandonment, stigma, discrimination and loss of dignity.  

These women are often cast aside by their families, rejected in the workplace, and struggle with low self-esteem, depression, and poor health. Many of the children at Mai Tam contracted HIV from their mothers, who, in turn, were infected through their husbands or partners. It's a tragic cycle, one that these women and children bear with immense courage.

Mai Tam House is a beacon of love and support where they receive medication and healthcare, education, and emotional support to live healthier and more hopeful lives.   

Founded by Fr. John Toai, this house is part orphanage, part sanctuary for mothers and their children, many of whom are battling the harsh realities of life with HIV.  

Since its inception, Fr. John has worked tirelessly to care for those abandoned by society, offering them dignity, hope, and healing.

At Mai Tam, the challenges extend far beyond illness. Families wrestle with behavioral issues, low levels of education, loneliness, and the struggle to simply survive. But despite the many obstacles, there is hope — and you can be a part of it.   

As volunteers, we will work closely with the priests, religious sisters and staff to help care for the children and mothers. This includes assisting in daily activities, tutoring the children, and offering hands-on support for their healthcare needs. We will also have the chance to bring joy to the children through recreational activities, outings, and simply by spending time with them. The mission also gives us a unique opportunity to witness and learn from the immense faith and resilience of the people we serve. 

We will support Mai Tam’s residents with donations of much-needed items, such as:  

These donations, which we can raise through a collection drive in Singapore, make a direct impact on the lives of the children and women here, offering them a sense of normalcy in an otherwise difficult life and assuring them of support from their Christian brothers and sisters in Singapore.. 

The immediate, intermediate and longer term support for Mai Tam House includes the following:

• Menstrual Hygiene Education
• Sanitary Pad Production and other products for employment
• Classroom and online education including moral education
• Telemedicine Services for improved healthcare
• Self-sustainability​ of the shelter Based on the number of participants and what they can and would like to do, we will schedule activities to fit the resource and time that we have during this particular mission.