A Residential School at Banahappa was started by Sr. Britto Madassery, the Directress of the HIV/AIDS Department at Banahappa, to educate the HIV affected and infected children. The school Snehadeep (light of love) was started in 2014 with 40 inmates to give more attention with proper medication and balanced diet.
The Holy Cross Community at Banahappa was established in 2021. There are 3 sisters and one pre-postulant. There is a separate hostel for boys and girls. At present there are 230 children in the school. So far it is supported by the government. The sisters invest their time and energy in taking care of these special children. This is the only such school in the state.
