About Us

Vidya Mytri Trust

Our NGO empowers marginalized children through education, fostering growth and social change for an inclusive society.

Vidyamytri Trust transforms education for marginalized and underserved communities in rural North Karnataka through a comprehensive set of inclusive and innovative programs. The Trust focuses on Government School Strengthening by improving infrastructure, providing quality materials, and offering training in child-centered pedagogy. For Children with Disabilities, they ensure meaningful inclusion by providing assistive devices, therapy, accessible materials, and specialized teacher training, alongside community and parental engagement to reduce stigma. The Trust runs focused interventions for Girl Children from vulnerable backgrounds (like the Devadasi community), offering tutoring, life skills, and confidence-building to prevent dropouts. They integrate STEAM-Based Learning using low-cost kits and hands-on activities to foster curiosity and problem-solving, and strengthen Early Childhood Education (ECCE) by enhancing Anganwadi centers with play-based learning environments. All efforts are sustained through strong Community Engagement and Awareness and are complemented by programs for Life Skills and Leadership development, all of which are continuously refined through rigorous Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning.

Our Vision

We envision a transformative educational system that empowers every child, regardless of background, to realize their potential and contribute meaningfully to society, fostering a future marked by confidence, compassion, and social responsibility.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide an education that brings out the best in each child, prioritizing holistic development over mere academic competitiveness. We aim to cultivate an inclusive, future-oriented learning environment that values individual growth, addresses societal inequalities, and prepares children to meet the challenges of tomorrow with integrity and resilience.

Our focus area

DISABILITY
EDUCATION
Digital Literacy

Our Team

Meet the masterminds behind the revolution

Board Members

Jaigopal Govinda Rao

Jaigopal Govinda Rao

(Trustee)
K Usha Rani

K Usha Rani

(Trustee)
Margaret K T

Margaret K T

(Founder and Trustee)
Mary Philomina

Mary Philomina

(Trustee)
Prakash Patil

Prakash Patil

(Managing Trustee)
Team Members

Chaitra Kalal

Chaitra Kalal

Theraphist
Fakeersab Gumageri

Fakeersab Gumageri

Early Interventionist