Empowering Himalayan Women, One Life at a Time
Based in Gangtok, Sikkim, Maya Trust for Women is a non-profit organization dedicated to uplifting vulnerable and disadvantaged girls and women across the Himalayan region. We believe that when a woman is educated, healthy, and economically independent, she not only transforms her own life — she becomes a catalyst for change in her family, community, and future generations.
Our work focuses on providing access to quality education, vocational training, livelihood opportunities, and essential healthcare. From supporting girls’ schooling to training women in tailoring and computer skills, we create pathways to dignity and self-reliance.
Co-founded by spiritual leaders Tulku Ngawang Tenzin and Tulku Nyiya, Maya Trust draws strength from deep-rooted compassion and a vision for equality. We walk alongside the women we serve — offering not just aid, but hope, tools, and lasting transformation.
Together with our partners, volunteers, and donors, we are building a world where every woman, no matter her background, has the chance to rise.
Founders of Maya Trust
Tulku Nyiya
Founder
Tulku Ngawang Tenzin
Founder
We Work Together
United by compassion and driven by purpose, we collaborate with local communities, volunteers, and partners to create lasting change—because together, we are stronger.
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Together, we can uplift vulnerable girls and women across the Himalayas — through education, opportunity, and compassion. Be part of a movement that changes lives, one empowered woman at a time.