FELLOWSHIP TRUST
Smyrna Fellowship Trust is a community-focused organization working without discrimination. Our work addresses real and immediate needs while creating long-term opportunities through education, healthcare, hunger relief, housing support, and income generation programs.
Our approach is rooted in listening to community needs and responding with action.
WHO WE ARE AND
HOW WE WORK
OUR MISSION
A society where every individual, regardless of background, has access to opportunities for growth, care, and a dignified life through inclusive and community-driven development.
OUR IMPACT
Since 29 May 1985, the Trust has served without pause
Discover the remarkable transformations Smyrna Fellowship Trust has brought to families and children in need. Our dedicated efforts in education, healthcare, and community development have empowered individuals and revitalized communities.
EDUCATION AID
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
SOCIAL WELFARE
INSPIRING CHANGE
10,000+
100+
2,500+
100%
Our Initiatives
Empowering lives across Ooty
Moments that matter
Stories of transformation across education , healthcare , farming and housing
FAQ
Questions about Smyrna Fellowship Trust and how can you help
Smyrna Fellowship Trust serves rural communities in the Nilgiris through education, healthcare, hunger relief, housing, and income generation programs. We work without discrimination, listening to community needs and responding with practical solutions that restore dignity.
The Smyrna Fellowship Trust was established in Ooty on May 29, 1985, by its founding trustees: M. D. Azariah, Selvarajah Nallathambi, Margit Steffanson, and D. Kumaraswamy.As of February 2026, the trust has been operating for 40 years, continuing the humanitarian mission started by the missionaries.
Every donation directly funds education programs, healthcare services, elderly care, housing support, and skill training. We operate with transparency and accountability, ensuring resources reach those who need them most.
Yes. We welcome volunteers in education, healthcare, community outreach, and program support. Your time and skills help expand our reach and deepen our impact in the communities we serve.
You can donate to support specific programs, volunteer your time and expertise, or partner with us on community initiatives. Every contribution, large or small, strengthens our ability to serve with dignity and care.
In 1984, the mission expanded to Ooty, India, where missionaries purchased land named Smyrna Home to serve refugees, people affected by leprosy, and slum communities.
Key figures include Margit, Bennett, and Udayan, as well as the "old building". While many people still say 'Margit', others view Smyrna as a corporate work by the people of God rather than a single individual.
The Trust expanded from Ooty to Kotagiri, Ponnani, and Toda villages, and now sponsors over 400 children. It has moved away from being run by a personality to being an organization run by trustees with collective responsibility and accountability.
Future opportunities include becoming a training center for income generation, establishing a birthing clinic or midwifery services, and creating jobs to become self-sufficient
You can reach Smyrna Fellowship Trust for inquiries, support, or further information at
📞 Phone: 9444807050
👤 Contact Person: Gladson Devaraj
"The education program gave my daughter confidence and skills she never thought possible . Now she works with dignity ."
Mother , student beneficiary
Asha Kumar
Voices from those whose lives have been touched by the Trust
OUR WORK
"The physiotherapy center restored my mobility . I can walk again and care for myself . That matters . "
Rehabilitation patient
Thomas Raj
"Working at the bakery changed everything . I earn income , support my family , and feel respected . "
Bakery staff member
Priya Devi
ADDRESS
11 RK Puram, Bishop's Down, Udhagamandalam 643001, The Nilgiris, Tamilnadu, South India.
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PHONE
+91 94448 07050
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