Avala Hejje: Women’s Empowerment Wing
Avala Hejje, the Women’s Empowerment Wing of the Gubbivani Trust, is committed to promoting gender equality and amplifying women’s voices across all spheres.
The core initiatives of the Women’s Empowerment Wing include workshops designed to equip aspiring women with the skills needed to take bold steps toward their goals, to help them challenge and transcend social prejudices, and to create a supportive platform where women uplift and empower one another in pursuit of their dreams.
Founded in 2017 by Shanthala Damle, Avala Hejje officially became the Women’s Empowerment Wing of the Gubbivani Trust in 2024. Click here to know about previous programs.
The Avala Hejje Network is a statewide collective and dedicated mobile app by the Gubbivani Trust, created to ensure no woman walks her path alone with vital support always within reach. It serves as a proactive partner in a woman's journey toward financial independence, leadership, and fulfilling her highest aspirations.
We conduct workshops on gender sensitivity, menstrual health, menopause, and personality development. We also organise various skill development training programs in collaboration with other organizations.
The Girl Students Scholarship Program provides financial support to help deserving girl students pursue their education in Pre-University (PU) and selected undergraduate courses.
'herStory' is a video series dedicated to documenting the journeys of women achievers in Karnataka.
Started in 2025, this festival is not just a short film competition. Without women behind the camera, we run the risk of limiting female characters to just glamour. The primary aim of this festival is to promote women empowerment and develop into a cultural movement by encouraging women directors to effectively portray women’s lives, stories, and viewpoints through the powerful medium of cinema.