When did Jyotirao Phule establish an orphanage?

Jyotirao Phule established an orphanage in 1854 in order to help the less fortunate children of society to find a home for themselves. In addition his orphanage was established in an attempt to reduce the rate of infanticide.

For further reading check the following articles:

• List of Socio-Religious Movements
• Prarthna Samaj
• Arya Samaj – Dayanand Saraswati