About Us
Sarvamangala Trust was founded by Smt. Swarna Muthuraj and on March 16, 2020. Mrs. Swarna is a visionary with vision impairment, who dreamt to initiate empowerment initiative for people with disability in the Dakshina Kannada region. Observing the journey of her own empowerment, she initiated this organization to address and mitigate challenges faced by people with disability in the remote Karavali region. Sarvamangala Trust is an Non-governmental organization (NGO) registered under Indian Registration Act since 2020 (MGC-4-00284-2019-20), working for empowering people with disabilities and making their lives better by uplifting them.
- Empowerment of Girls/Women with Visual Impairment through Education [Directly contributes to SDG 4 – Quality Education]
- Creation of sustainable models for employment of persons with disabilities in rural areas to make them self-sufficient and self-reliant [Directly contributes to SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth]
- Eco-friendly Products, Wealth out of Waste, Recycling Projects for persons with disabilities [Directly Contributes to SDG-11&12 Sustainable cities & communities, Responsible Consumption & Production]
I started this organization along with Ms. Gunashree Uchil & other well wishers to address the discriminations faced by people with disabilities like me in rural and remote areas far away from big metro cities. Especially girl child with disabilities are either over protected or demotivated, Hence they get suppressed and never come out.
I would like to convey a strong message to parents of children with disabilities never discourage your children with disabilities encourage them and motivate them like you do to your non disabled child.
My message to persons with disabilities never get demotivated, you be the change you want to see in your society and take initiative never wait for help you come forward take initiative to empower yourself to become independent.
– Swarna Muthuraj, Managing Trustee & Founder
Sarvamangala Trust
ದೊಡ್ಡ ಮೆಟ್ರೋ ನಗರಗಳಿಂದ ದೂರದಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಗ್ರಾಮೀಣ ಮತ್ತು ದೂರದ ಪ್ರದೇಶಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ನನ್ನಂತಹ ವಿಕಲಚೇತನರು ಎದುರಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವ ತಾರತಮ್ಯಗಳನ್ನು ಪರಿಹರಿಸಲು ನಾನು ಶ್ರೀಮತಿ ಗುಣಶ್ರೀ ಉಚ್ಚಿಲ್ ಮತ್ತು ಇತರ ಹಿತೈಷಿಗಳೊಂದಿಗೆ ಈ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯನ್ನು ಪ್ರಾರಂಭಿಸಿದೆ. ವಿಶೇಷವಾಗಿ ಅಂಗವೈಕಲ್ಯ ಹೊಂದಿರುವ ಹೆಣ್ಣು ಮಕ್ಕಳನ್ನು ಹೆಚ್ಚು ರಕ್ಷಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ ಅಥವಾ ಕಡಿಮೆಗೊಳಿಸಲಾಗುತ್ತದೆ, ಆದ್ದರಿಂದ ಅವರು ನಿಗ್ರಹಿಸಲ್ಪಡುತ್ತಾರೆ ಮತ್ತು ಎಂದಿಗೂ ಹೊರಬರುವುದಿಲ್ಲ. ವಿಕಲಾಂಗ ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಪೋಷಕರಿಗೆ ನಾನು ಒಂದು ಸಂದೇಶವನ್ನು ನೀಡಲು ಬಯಸುತ್ತೇನೆ, ನಿಮ್ಮ ವಿಕಲಾಂಗ ಮಕ್ಕಳನ್ನು ಎಂದಿಗೂ ನಿರುತ್ಸಾಹಗೊಳಿಸಬೇಡಿ ಅಥವಾ ಕೆಟ್ಟದಾಗಿ ನಡೆಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಬೇಡಿ ಅವರನ್ನು ಪ್ರೋತ್ಸಾಹಿಸಿ ಮತ್ತು ನಿಮ್ಮ ಅಂಗವಿಕಲವಲ್ಲದ ಮಗುವಿಗೆ ನೀವು ಮಾಡುವಂತೆ ಅವರನ್ನು ಪ್ರೇರೇಪಿಸಿ. ವಿಕಲಾಂಗ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಗಳಿಗೆ ನನ್ನ ಸಲಹೆಯು ಎಂದಿಗೂ ನಿರುತ್ಸಾಹಗೊಳ್ಳಬೇಡಿ, ನೀವು ಬದಲಾವಣೆಯಾಗಿರಿ ಮತ್ತು ಉಪಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು ತೆಗೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳಿ ಮತ್ತು ಸಹಾಯಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಎಂದಿಗೂ ಕಾಯಬೇಡಿ ಸ್ವತಂತ್ರರಾಗಲು ನಿಮ್ಮನ್ನು ಸಬಲೀಕರಣಗೊಳಿಸಲು ಉಪಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು ತೆಗೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳಿ. – ಸ್ವರ್ಣಾ ಮುತ್ತುರಾಜ್, ಮ್ಯಾನೇಜಿಂಗ್ ಟ್ರಸ್ಟಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಸಂಸ್ಥಾಪಕಿ ಸರ್ವಮಂಗಳ ಟ್ರಸ್ಟ್
Who we are
Sarvamangala Trust ® is a non-profit organization registered on 16th March 2020, Registration No. MGC-4-00284-2019-20 & NGO Darpan Id. KA\2021\0284554. We are 12A & 80G complaint organization. We are an emerging non-profit organization based in Mangalore. We have physical presence in karavali regions of Coastal Karnataka & virtually work across india in empowering persons with disabilities through our training and initiatives.
What we do
- We have trained 50 visually impaired boys & girls across India in public service coaching 6 months online training from January to December 2021.
- We have trained one batch of 15 candidates with disabilities on impact hiring mentoring online training with Cognizant bangalore from October 2021 to February 2022 across karnataka.
- We have created more than 10 eco friendly products and trained women with disabilities on the self employment & empowered them with income generation activities. Also through them made products Such as Eco friendly Rakhi, Plantable Rakhi, Hamper bags, Diwali Gift hampers (2020 & 2021) , Xmas/New Year Hampers (2020 & 2021) Designer candles etc.
- Buy this Xmas hamper and help a Girl Child give Public Service Exams – News Karnataka
- Visually challenged spread Christmas cheer to travellers at Mangaluru airport | Deccan Herald
- https://www.newindianexpress.com/thiruvananthapuram/2016/Oct/18/he-makes-technology-barrier-free-1529302.html
Our Team
Swarna Muthuraj
Founder and Managing Trustee
Swarna Muthuraj, Founder & Managing Trustee of Sarvamangala Trust, lost her vision at the age of three but never lost sight of her dreams. A passionate advocate for the visually impaired, she founded the Trust in 2020 to empower blind girls and persons with disabilities.
An inspiring leader, counselor, and mother, Swarna blends lived experience with strong educational and entrepreneurial skills. Her journey stands as a powerful reminder: Believe in yourself — your mind can achieve anything.
SUMITRA ACHAR
Trustee
Sumitra Achar is an engineer and accomplished IT professional based in Surathkal, Mangaluru. With a background in technology and a passion for community service, she has successfully balanced a thriving career with active involvement in social initiatives.
She is an active member and Past President of the Inner Wheel Club of Surathkal, where she has played a pivotal role in organizing and leading various service-oriented projects aimed at uplifting the community. Her leadership and compassion were instrumental in the club receiving the Best Club Award during her tenure
Since the inception of the Trust, Sumitra has been a consistent and enthusiastic supporter, contributing in numerous ways. Her unwavering belief in the Trust’s mission and values led her to take a more active role by joining as a trustee.
Sumitra continues to bring her expertise, vision, and dedication to the Trust, helping drive impactful initiatives and strengthening its commitment to social welfare.
Muthuraj
Co-Founder & Trustee
Muthuraj is a seasoned Assistive Technology Expert with over 20 years of strong experience in the disability sector. He specializes in inclusive training, innovative assistive solutions, and empowering persons with diverse disabilities, including severe and complex needs. Muthuraj has successfully implemented CSR and disability-related programs and led extensive Assistive Technology outreach across India. With deep expertise in technology adaptation, skill development, and ecosystem building, he is committed to making assistive technology accessible, affordable, and impactful, ensuring no one is left behind.
Sharath H N
Advisory Board Member
Sharath H N, a law graduate from Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural, lost his vision during legal practice due to a retinal condition. With deep experience across multiple disabilities—physical, visual, hearing, and intellectual—he transitioned into program design to impact the disability sector at scale. Sharath has trained over 1,500 NGO leaders, trainers, and policymakers to approach disability with deeper understanding. His work focuses on rural empowerment through innovative employment and self-employment models, aiming to make persons with disabilities economically independent. Passionate about inclusion, he actively leads awareness programs to shift mindsets and create meaningful opportunities.
Shailaja Ayya
Trainer for People with Disabilities
Shailaja Ayya is an experienced educator and trainer with a strong background in both corporate and educational sectors in India and abroad. With qualifications in Education and Early Childhood Care, along with international teaching exposure in New Zealand, she brings deep cultural awareness, strong communication skills, and an inclusive teaching approach. Her career spans working with children from diverse backgrounds, training learners in spoken English, and empowering students through creative, technology-enhanced, and learner-centered methods. Shailaja is especially passionate about extending her expertise to support and train people with disabilities, creating inclusive learning environments that encourage growth, confidence, and independence. Known for her professionalism, reliability, and empathetic approach, she continues to dedicate her work to education, skill-building, and social upliftment with Sarvamangala Trust.
S. k. gopalkrishna bhat
Advisory Board Member
Chief Accounts Officer (Retd.), Customs & Central Excise Department, Mangaluru
S.K. Gopalakrishna Bhat, a dedicated professional with over 31 years of service in the Customs and Central Excise Department, retired as Chief Accounts Officer in 2024. Despite living with post-polio residual paralysis of both lower limbs, he has excelled in both his professional and literary pursuits. An accomplished writer, he has authored 8 Kannada books and numerous articles, earning recognition from the Kannada Sahitya Parishat and other literary bodies. Passionate about literature, music, science, and Yakshagana, he brings deep cultural and administrative expertise to Sarvamangala Trust.
Kameshwari Kiran
Advisory Board Member
Kameshwari is a person with visual impairment and she is IT savvy & technically inclined, she has 14+ years of experience serving leading MNCs in IT, ITES & Accessibility Initiatives. She contributes her rich technical knowledge to advisory board as Honorary Advisory Board Member for empowering the persons with disabilities through our organization.
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English Teacher people for with Neuro Diversities
18 years of teaching experience and a track record of creating and implementing successful academic programs. Well-versed in developing a creative learning community across the Kindergarten, to meet the specific requirements of students and teachers.
Trained in Montessori, Kindergarten and Nursery Teachers Program with a Diploma in counselling skills from India and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Therapy from UAE. Promoted a school in India for early years which was based on Montessori and Play way method. In the UAE worked as a Lead Learner, ‘Inclusion Champion’ in liaison with the SEN Department for the Determined Learners, Coordinator and was Deputy Head of Kindergarten for a reputed school.