REV. SISTER THANKAMMA VARKEY
Founder Director & Executive Secretary

Born in Kanjinapally, Kerala was born in June 1942 as the eldest child of a large family where she grew up with deep familial love which brought out in her a great love for people and deep care for those who are in need of help.

Very early in life, she dedicated herself to Church work and received her training from Madras (now Chennai), India and from Pennsylvania in the United States of America. She presented herself for a life of sisterhood with the Church of South India (CSI) and was later ordained as a Presbyter of the Church. She has 35 years of service to Church Ministry, during which she served as the General Secretary of the CSI Women’s Fellowship and also as the Secretary of the Order of Sisters.

In 1998, Rev. Sister Thankamma Varkey, during her tenure as General Secretary of the Church of South India Women’s Fellowship, became deeply concerned with various issues, which gave new dimensions to the CSI Women’s Ministry and along with it helped her find her true vocation in life. In appreciation of her work among the slum-dwellers, she was presented with a meritorious award by the Governor of Karnataka on the occasion of the celebration of the Republic Day in 2002.  

Upon completion of her term of office from the CSI Women’s Fellowship and in continuation of her ministry among the poor, Krupalaya was launched from her residence in Munnekolalu, Marathahalli in Bangalore. This was in continuation of her calling and commitment to welfare ministries with a view to improve the quality of life of the less fortunate.