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Children at a UZAK mentorship programme in Mulbagal, smiling with their hands raised

UZAK Charitable Trust (R) · Est. 2023

Beyond boundaries,
empowering lives.

Every child deserves a classroom. Every family, care within reach. Every young person, a fair shot at their future. UZAK exists so that where you are born never decides how far you can go.

  • Registered Charitable Trust
  • 80G Tax Benefit
  • Transparent Governance
  • Community Driven
2023
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Our Story

In 2023, a simple question inspired UZAK: what if distance was never a barrier to opportunity?

UZAK — meaning “distant” — began with the belief that no community is too far to reach, and no life too remote to matter. From Mulbagal in Kolar District, we set out to bring education, healthcare, dignity and opportunity to the families most often left off the map.

We don’t arrive with a project and leave with a photograph. We listen first, build alongside communities, and measure ourselves by what remains standing years later — guided by compassion, transparency and a commitment to long-term change.

A UZAK community gathering in Mulbagal
2023

UZAK is founded

Registered under the Trust Act in Mulbagal, Kolar District — with a mandate spanning ten areas of work.

2024

Education takes root

School kits, free KARTET coaching (39 cleared) and mentorship for 600+ students.

2024

Careers & livelihoods

GRIIP orientation for 250+ aspirants and a Job Fair connecting 350+ students with employers.

2024

Recognition & reach

The Global Teachers Award honours 300 educators at Bengaluru; drives reach 1,000+ community members.

The realities we work to change

Every obstacle
can be overcome.

These aren’t stories of despair — they’re barriers that the right support, at the right moment, can lift. This is where UZAK works.

A student in a UZAK programme
Opportunity changes everything.
— UZAK
01Education

Education

Many children lack access to quality learning, resources and guidance.

600+
Students supported
45+
Schools partnered
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02Healthcare

Healthcare

Families travel miles for basic care. We bring prevention and treatment closer to where they live.

25+
Health camps
3,500+
Beneficiaries
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03Women

Women

Talent exists everywhere, but opportunities do not. We help women rise.

800+
Women empowered
120+
Livelihoods created
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04Youth & Skills

Youth & Skills

Young people need the right skills to build a better future.

1,200+
Youth trained
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05Environment

Environment

A sustainable planet is the foundation of strong communities.

10,000+
Trees planted
Learn more

Communities don’t need sympathy.
They need opportunity.

Together, we can build a future where every individual has the chance to thrive.

See How UZAK Creates Change
Trust
Registered Charitable Trust
Transparency
Open reports & audits
Tax Benefit
80G certified donations
Community
People at the heart of all we do

Real stories

Behind every number is a person.

Change is easiest to believe when you can see one life it touched. Here are a few — drawn from our own programs.

A KARTET candidate, Mulbagal, Kolar District

A KARTET candidate

Mulbagal, Kolar District

The challenge — Dreamed of teaching, but private coaching for the state teacher-eligibility exam was out of reach.

How UZAK helped — Joined UZAK’s free KARTET classes — 40 sessions with expert faculty and weekly mock tests.

The outcome — Cleared KARTET Paper 1 & 2 — one of 39 who did — and stepped onto a teaching career.

The free coaching and expert guidance changed everything. I walked in prepared, and I cleared it.
A parent, Govt. Model H.P. School, Taylur

A parent

Govt. Model H.P. School, Taylur

The challenge — Struggled to afford basic school supplies, and worried their child was losing interest in class.

How UZAK helped — Received a UZAK school kit — a sturdy bag, notebooks, a geometry box and crayons.

The outcome — Their child returned to class with new enthusiasm and steadier attendance.

My child came home excited to go to school again. That is everything to us.
A Class 8 student, Brilliant Public School

A Class 8 student

Brilliant Public School

The challenge — Bright but unsure — no clear picture of what came after school, or how to get there.

How UZAK helped — Took part in UZAK’s mentorship program alongside 600+ students.

The outcome — Left with a clear goal and the confidence to pursue it.

For the first time I could see the path from where I am to where I want to be.

Our impact

Numbers are only the beginning of the story.

Independently minded, publicly reported — here is what our first years made possible.

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Students Supported
Through mentorship, coaching & kits
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Teachers Honoured
At the Global Teachers Award 2024
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Community Members Reached
Across camps, drives & events
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Volunteers
Giving their time across programs
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Community Programs
Delivered since 2023

Partners & collaborators

Meaningful change happens through collaboration.

Govt. Model H.P. School, Taylur
Brilliant Public School
Millat PU & Degree College
Morarji Desai Residential School
AMK Resource World
The Chancery Pavilion, Bengaluru
The free coaching and expert guidance changed everything. I walked into the KARTET exam prepared and confident — and I cleared it.

KARTET Candidate · Free Exam Preparation Program

Built on trust

Accountability you can verify.

Trust isn’t claimed, it’s documented. Here is how we hold ourselves to account.

Registered Charitable Trust

Officially registered under the Trust Act, with NITI Aayog NGO Darpan and UDYAM (MSME) registration.

80G & 12A Certified

Your donations are tax-deductible, and the Trust is exempt under Section 12A.

CSR-1 Eligible

Approved to receive corporate CSR funds, with the compliance companies require.

Annual Reports

We publish what we do and what it achieved — openly, every year.

Read our reports

Governance & Board

A committed board of trustees provides vision, oversight and accountability.

Meet the board

Financial Transparency

Careful budgeting, record-keeping and disciplined use of every rupee entrusted to us.

Join the journey

The next story begins with you.

Every contribution helps create opportunity, restore dignity and strengthen communities. Choose how you’d like to be part of it.