Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Kripa Foundation's Global Impact on Addiction Recovery
A long time ago, a priest named Fr Joseph Pereira met Mother Teresa, who inspired him to help people.
In 1981, he started the Kripa Foundation to help people who are struggling with addiction and HIV/AIDS.
The foundation has special centers in India and other countries.
They believe that addiction is a disease, not a bad habit, and they use a special 12-step plan to help people get better.
They also use yoga and prayer to help people feel stronger and happier.
A retired police officer named Julio Ribeiro says that Fr Joseph's work is very important, especially for young people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol.
The Kripa Foundation is known all over the world for its unique way of helping people.
Fr Joseph Pereira founded the Kripa Foundation in 1981 after being inspired by Mother Teresa.
The foundation operates 21 centers in India and 10 collaborative centers worldwide.
Kripa's approach views addiction as a disease, using a 12-step recovery model that includes prayer and meditation.
The foundation emphasizes community support and holistic healing, integrating science and faith.
Iyengar Yoga is used as a therapeutic tool to address addiction.
- Who
- Fr Joseph Pereira and the Kripa Foundation
- What
- Transforming addiction recovery through holistic treatment
- When
- Founded in 1981, expanding globally
- Where
- 21 centers in India and 10 collaborative centers worldwide
- Why
- To empower individuals affected by chemical dependency and HIV/AIDS
- Founder
- Fr Joseph Pereira
- Year Founded
- 1981
- Centers in India
- 21
- Collaborative Centers Worldwide
- 10
- Recovery Model
- 12-step model
- Key Therapeutic Tool
- Iyengar Yoga