Who we are
Community institutions built for lasting change.
Established in 1993 and registered in 1998, Jyothirgamaya is a charitable, secular and voluntary NGO promoted by the Sisters of the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
JyothirgamayaCommunity development since 1993
Grassroots development since 1993
Strong families. Vibrant communities. Dignified lives.
Jyothirgamaya works alongside marginalized and vulnerable communities across Kerala through education, rehabilitation, livelihoods, health, renewable energy and social protection.
410self-help groups
8,289SHG members
5,470homes with safer water
4,200+counselling journeys
3,172children supported through education
650people in rehabilitation pathways
8,500women reached through enterprise
₹20+ Crtotal development work completed
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An institution rooted in community
Local trust is our starting point—not our final result.
Established in 1993 and registered in 1998, Jyothirgamaya is a charitable, secular and voluntary NGO promoted by the Sisters of the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
We connect community leadership with accountable programmes and measurable development outcomes.
Read our story →Women first · community progress
Nine pathways.
One dignified life.
Women empowerment
Women’s Enterprise
Working opportunities
Education
Livelihoods
Disability inclusion
Community health
Water & energy
Tribal development
Selected programmes
Work that moves from access to agency.
013,172
Education
Quality Life Education
Long-term educational continuity for children from households experiencing severe economic hardship.
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Disability inclusion
Community-Based Rehabilitation
Organisation, vocational preparation and livelihood pathways for persons with disabilities.
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Women & livelihoods
Women’s Enterprise Pathways
Skills, self-help groups and micro-enterprise support strengthening rural women’s economic agency.
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New work from Jyothirgamaya
Women empowerment, livelihood and skill development
Jyothirgamaya Women-Led Green Enterprise Development Project
A 12-month livelihood programme to support 300 economically vulnerable rural women in Ernakulam and nearby districts of Kerala. The project will train women to establish home- and community-based enterprises in areas such as herbal products, food processing, vegetable cultivation, eco-friendly products and tailoring. The programme combines vocational training, business development, digital marketing, equipment support, mentoring and market linkage. It builds on Jyothirgamaya’s experience of engaging 8,500 rural women and supporting 350 women to start micro-enterprises.
Education & Child Development
Quality Life Education Project
Long-term educational support for children from extremely poor households.
Disability Inclusion
Community-Based Rehabilitation for Persons with Disabilities
Community organisation, rehabilitation, vocational preparation and livelihood pathways for persons with disabilities.
Women & Livelihoods
Women Empowerment & Livelihood Development
Capacity-building, vocational preparation and micro-enterprise support for rural women.
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College Road, Muvattupuzha, Kerala – 686661
jyothirgamayasabs@gmail.com · +91 80780 20951