From One School to a Movement of Change

Yuva Bengaluru Trust began in September 2008 with a simple belief: when young people come together with purpose, they can create meaningful change.

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Inspired by the vision of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and his dream of a developed and inclusive India, our founder, G. Kiran Sagar, envisioned a platform where young people could use their time, skills, and energy to make a difference in the lives of children and communities.

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What started with a small group of passionate young people and support for one government school has grown into a wider movement working with government schools across Karnataka.

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Over the years, Yuva has expanded its work across education, mentorship, health and hygiene, scholarships, digital learning, school support, environmental initiatives, and youth volunteerism. Every program is designed to create opportunities for children to learn, grow, build confidence, and dream bigger.

Our Belief

We believe that every child has potential.

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What a child often needs is not just a classroom or a textbook, but someone who believes in them, encourages them, gives them exposure, and helps them see possibilities beyond their circumstances.

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That is where Yuva brings together volunteers, educators, donors, corporate partners, schools, and communities to create meaningful opportunities for children.

More Than Supporting Children

Our work is also about creating changemakers.

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Through volunteering, young people get an opportunity to step into schools, interact with children, understand realities beyond their own lives, and contribute their knowledge and skills. In the process, they grow into more empathetic, responsible, and socially conscious citizens.

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It is a journey where children learn from volunteers, and volunteers learn from children.

Our Journey Continues

From supporting one school in 2008 to reaching hundreds of government schools today, the scale of our work has grown—but our purpose remains unchanged.

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We continue to believe in the power of education, opportunity, volunteerism, and collective action to transform lives.

Our commitment is simple:

- Empower children.
- Strengthen communities.
- Inspire changemakers.
- Build a better India.

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And this journey continues—with every child we support, every volunteer who steps forward, and every person who chooses to make a difference.