How Our Interventions Transform Lives
We provide a holistic education in a safe and nurturing environment by
Ek Tara
Learning
Centre
The Ek Tara Learning Center was launched in 2021 to house all of Ek Tara’s Education and Child Development programmes. When possible in accordance with COVID-19 restrictions, the Learning Center was operational in a staggered manner to accommodate 950 students to ensure that all children continued to have access to high quality learning resources. Since April 2022, this 18,000 square foot facility has been used full-time to run academic, co-curricular and parent engagement activities for close to 1500 children. The Center is spread across three floors and an open terrace. It has 22 large classrooms, an integrated Science and Math (STEAM) lab, an art room, a music room, a library, a multipurpose hall, an indoor game room, and a health room.
Creative Ek Tara Foundation
Ek Tara established its social enterprise- Creative Ek Tara Foundation in 2018 . This is a sustained income generation platform for women from disadvantaged backgrounds. It provides women the opportunity to lead empowered lives. The foundation runs two projects – “ Ek Tara Creates” and ”Annam “.
Ek Tara Creates
Annam – The Community Kitchen
Tomorrowland Foundation
Music and Arts School (TLFMAS)
Ek Tara partnered with Tomorrowland Foundation, to create a state-of-the-art music and arts school for children in marginalized communities, living in Kolkata. Tomorrowland Foundation has been set up by Tomorrowland which is one of the largest and most popular electronic music festivals in the world.
Partnerships
Ek Tara firmly believes in collaboration across various spectrums. Through the years this has helped us increase our knowledge, expertise, and maximize resources available to reach a greater impact.
Chakke Pe Kaksha
This project in partnership with the belgian organization- The Mobile School aims at providing quality learning resources at the primary level using 360 panels on various subjects. It reaches out to 600 children.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation Schools
Ek Tara has partnered with the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Education Department for multiple projects across several schools. These include “Anando Gari” and setting up of a “Model school “.
Conversations by Tara
Ek Tara is proud to present to you Tara: our very special mascot who is champion for girls’ education! Tara represents the millions of girls in India who come from low-income homes and miss out on basic development opportunities. Through a series of conversations and publications, Tara aims to reach out to such children across the country and the world to educate them on issues which directly impact their wellbeing.
Our Impact
Since its inception Ek Tara has educated close to 2000 children.
- The high quality education model means that 95% students successfully transition from pre-primary to high school.
- Children moving from Ek Tara to other educational institutions continue to secure 1st division in their higher examinations.
- Girls have been sensitized about the need to be self-sufficient and there is a 70% increase in women seeking skill building opportunities.
- Change in mindset of parents towards girl’s education as demonstrated though various participation in their child’s development.
Latest Happenings
Soft Rolls at Ek Tara Bakes
Our bakery students had a great time learning how to make soft rolls with Chef Biswajit and Chef Rajdeep! They were full of questions…
Teacher’s professional development training
A Teacher Professional Development Training took place at Ek Tara, bringing together 40 enthusiastic teachers…
Capacity Building Workshop
Ek Tara hosted a three-day training session focused on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN). The program zeroed in on key elements…