K.C. Mahindra Education Trust- Project Nanhi Kali
Project Nanhi Kali was started in 1996 by K.C. Mahindra Education Trust with the objective of providing quality education to underprivileged girls in India. Project Nanhi Kali (which means ‘a little bud’) was incepted against the backdrop of spiralling population growth rate, low female literacy level and low female workforce participation. In addition, social issues such as child marriage and child labor were commonplace in many parts of India, especially rural areas. With the twin objective of positively impacting India’s development by educating girls and encouraging Indians to contribute to a worthy cause, Project Nanhi Kali was designed as a sponsorship program, wherein corporates and individuals could participate by sponsoring girls’ education for a minimum period of a year. Over the years, Project Nanhi Kali has reached out to over 870,000 underprivileged girls across 15 states in India. The Project has ensured disadvantaged girls in India have a successful schooling experience. The K.C. Mahindra Education Trust was founded in 1953, by the late Mr. K.C. Mahindra, with the objective of promotion of literacy and higher learning in India. The Trust is registered as a Public Charitable Trust under the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950. With the vision “To transform the lives of people in India through education by providing financial assistance and recognition to them, across all age groups and income strata”, K.C. Mahindra Education Trust continues to make a difference in the lives of thousands of disadvantaged students by offering them a variety of scholarships, livelihood training programs and financial support.
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Catalysts For Social Action
Catalysts for Social Action is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of children in need of care and protection, as well as youth transitioning out of institutional care. Since its establishment in 2002, CSA has worked tirelessly to ensure that every child and care leaver receives the support, skills, and nurturing environment needed to thrive. With over 22 years of experience in the fields of child protection, aftercare, and livelihoods, CSA has built deep-rooted partnerships with UNICEF, the Azim Premji Foundation, and several state governments, including Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Karnataka. CSA’s work spans 156 Child Care Institutions (CCIs) across five states, where it has supported over 16,000 children and 2,900+ youth through comprehensive care and aftercare programs. CSA’s holistic approach ensures that children grow up in safe, supportive environments and are empowered with life skills and opportunities to lead independent, fulfilling lives.
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