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About Angala Trust
About Angala Trust: Empowering Women and Youth
Angala Trust (meaning “Courtyard”) is a registered charitable trust established in 2015 by Ms. Jyothi Hitnal. Born from a deep commitment to social justice, our mission is to drive positive change by improving the education and health outcomes of women and youth in the Hyderabad-Karnataka (HYKA) region of Karnataka, India.
We work in an area grappling with complex challenges, including high rates of poverty, illiteracy, child marriage, and gender-based violence. Drawing on firsthand experience, Angala Trust champions the cause of the most socially and economically marginalized communities.
Meet the Founder and Managing Trustee
Ms. Jyothi Hitnal brings nearly 20 years of experience in gender and human rights work to Angala Trust. She is an accomplished professional with expertise as a trainer, community motivator, and coordinator for organizations like Breakthrough Human Rights Organization and UNICEF.
Jyothi holds a Master’s in Social Work (MSW), an LLB, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D., reflecting her lifelong dedication to empowering and protecting women and children in India.
Board Members
Kalavati
Manjula sunil
Mr.Ramanjaneya
Usha
💡 Our Core Pillars of Work
Angala Trust works on the ground through three strategic pillars to deliver comprehensive empowerment:
Scholarship and Educational Support
We run a crucial scholarship program that provides financial aid and mentorship, primarily for vulnerable girls to pursue higher education. This initiative directly combats school dropouts and is a vital tool in preventing child marriage, empowering the next generation with social mobility and independence.
Training and Awareness Building
We conduct impactful programs focused on leadership development, gender equality, reproductive health and rights. We organize awareness campaigns to educate communities on critical issues like child marriage, gender-based violence, and access to healthcare.
Campaigns to Claim Entitlements
We actively advocate for the rights of marginalized women and girls, helping them navigate bureaucratic systems to access government schemes, social security benefits, and healthcare services. These campaigns are essential for reducing systemic inequality and promoting social inclusion.
🎯 Our Vision and Focus
Our ultimate goal is to break the cycles of poverty and marginalization, ensuring that young girls and women can access their rights and lead secure, independent lives.
We Serve the Most Vulnerable
We prioritize support for the following groups, who face intersectional discrimination:
Young and adolescent girls from Devadasi families.
School dropout girls from Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) households.
Girls and youth from economically disadvantaged households.
The inclusion and mainstreaming of the Devadasi community, which numbers approximately 6,000 members in Koppal District, is integral to every project we undertake.
🌟 Our Impact: Key Results
Since 2015, Angala Trust has been a beacon of hope, leveraging resources to create measurable impact:
| Initiative | Key Milestone |
| Educational Support (2021–2024) | 279 students benefited from direct financial aid. 65 girls pursued higher education, and none were subjected to child marriage. |
| Higher Education Success | Financial aid through early crowdfunding helped 10 young girls from Koppal District successfully pursue their Master’s degrees. |
| Community Tuition | We run two community tuition centers, serving 50–60 children each, strengthening foundational learning and school retention for first-generation learners. |
| Anti-Child Marriage Action | Successfully referred five young girls to human rights organizations for critical financial aid and career guidance. |
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