At the heart of the Russ Foundation Project is the Children's Home, committed to the care and education of twenty-four or more, mostly female, children.

The children, who are now aged between six and seventeen, come from disadvantaged or homeless backgrounds. The plight of many of these children results from the burden of the dowry system which, though officially illegal, continues to render female children a burden upon poor families.

Though it can only touch a few amongst the millions, Russ Foundation provides a home and enhances the life-chances of many young girls. Russ Foundation fights for the rights of these children to live and grow to womanhood guaranteed of education and training to equip them to survive.