Loyola Tribal Development Society (LITDS)

Fr. Dr. M.G. Selvin Raj SJ

Director, LITDS, Katukapally

LOYOLA INTEGRATED TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY

Foundation of LITDS

The long-cherished dream of Rev. Fr. T. Balaiah to have a mission for the tribals in the forest of Bhadrachalam became a reality in June 1992. Most Rev. M. Joji, Bishop of Khammam at that time, blessed the mission and Fr. A.X.J. Bosco SJ, the then Jesuit Provincial, inaugurated the tribal mission in a rented house in Edugurrallapally, Chintoor Mandal, Khammam District. Fr. T. Balaswamy and Scholastics Raju and V.S. George (Brothers in religious training then) formed the pioneering team of the tribal mission. In 1994, the people of Katukapally gave 9 acres of land and invited the team to begin their activities there. Thus, LITDS was shifted to Katukapally in June 1994. The Rev. Sisters of St. Ann of Luzern joined LITDS to take up the medical programme in August 1994. The educational programme began in a small thatched shed with 35 boarders in June 1995. The Sisters went around the villages distributing medicines to the sick tribes from around 55 villages. Though the tribes ran away from them in the initial stages, the love and compassion of the Sisters won the hearts of the tribes slowly...

VISION

Together with tribes towards liberation

MISSION

Education, Health, Empowerment & Environment

Our Areas of Intervention

Our interventions focus on empowering communities through education, sustainable livelihoods, health, social justice, and integral development. We work to create lasting positive change by addressing the needs of vulnerable and marginalized tribal populations.

Educational for Tribal Children

LITDS promotes quality education for tribal children through Arrupe High School, serving boys and girls from Classes VI to X, and Loyola Hostel, which...

Community Empowerment

LITDS empowers tribal communities through leadership, sustainable livelihoods, and community-driven development programmes, helping families to achieve self-reliance, it promotes their human respect and dignity with the support of collaborators.

Community Health & Well-being

LITDS promotes community health through health camps, mobile clinics, maternal care, and a campus dispensary, providing essential healthcare to tribal families in different villages.

Skill Development Programs

LITDS empowers tribal youth by providing vocational and skill development training that enhances employability, promotes self-reliance, and creates sustainable livelihood opportunities. These programs equip participants with practical skills needed for today's job market and entrepreneurship opportunities.

How We Transform Tribal Lives with our Collaborators

Together with our valued partners and supporters, we strive to improve the lives of vulnerable tribal communities through education, healthcare, women empowerment, and integral development initiatives.

FFVDP - Family Focused Village development Programme

Family Focused Village Development Programme (FFVDP) is a holistic community development initiative that empowers vulnerable tribal families to achieve sustainable and self-reliant livelihoods...

LOKMANCH

Lokmanch Project is a community-based initiative that strengthens grassroots leadership and promotes active citizen participation in local governance. The project empowers tribal and marginalized communities to access their rights and entitlements...

MAIN - Migrant Assistance and Introduction Network

MAIN (Migrant Assistance and Introduction Network) is a dedicated initiative that supports migrant workers and their families by ensuring safe migration, access to rights and entitlements, and protection from exploitation. The project provides information...

Success Stories of LITDS

Voices From The Community

Hear from community members, students, women leaders, and partners whose lives have been positively impacted through our programs.

Goram Ramulamma

Special PET in a Sports School

"This platform transformed the way we work. The intuitive design and powerful features helped our team become more productive than ever."

Penuballi Savithri

Staff Nurse, Govt. Hospital

"The clean interface and excellent support made implementation easy. It saved us time and improved overall efficiency."

Sode Rathamma

Nurse, PHC Edugurallapally

"Beautiful design, smooth user experience, and excellent functionality. Our customers love it and engagement has increased significantly."

Video Testimonials

Voices of Transformation

Hear directly from students, women leaders, parents, and community members whose lives have been transformed through LITDS initiatives.

Chimilivaagu Village

FFVDP jouney with Chimilivaagu village.

Katukapally Vilage

FFVDP jouney with Katukapally village.

Maddiguedm Village

FFVDP jouney with Maddigudem Village