LITDS Girls’ Hostel – Katukapalli

Established in 2003 under the KD Peta Jesuit Mission, the LITDS Girls’ Hostel provides residential care and education access to tribal girls from remote villages in Visakhapatnam District. Run in collaboration with the Sisters of St. Ann’s of Luzern, the hostel supports first-generation learners, helping bridge gender, economic, and educational gaps.

Vision & Mission

Vision

To raise confident, educated, and values-driven tribal girls who transform their lives and uplift their communities.

Mission

To provide safe, nurturing accommodation and comprehensive support for tribal girls—ensuring quality education, spiritual growth, and life skills that foster self-reliance and dignity.

Outreach & Impact

70+

girls aged 6–16 from Koyyuru, Golugonda, and neighboring tribal mandals are receiving quality education.

20+

residential students receiving quality education.

7+

dedicated teaching staff ensuring academic excellence.

Key Activities

Residential Care

Dormitories, meals, sanitation, and structured routines.

Academic Support

Evening study sessions and integrated schooling with Arrupe High School.

Health & Wellbeing

Regular medical checkups and hygiene education.

Life Skills & Vocational Linkage

Exposure to skill training and leadership development.