How Our Interventions Transform Lives
We provide a holistic education in a safe and nurturing environment by


Ek Tara
Learning
Centre

Ek Tara’s Education and Child Development programmes are part of this center. Launched in 2021 it currently reaches out to over 1300 children and women . “The HFC Middle School by Ek Tara “ is a part of the State of the Art facility which is spread over 20,000 square foot across 3 floors , an open terrace housing 22 classrooms, an integrated Science and Math (STEM) lab, an art room, a music room, a library, a multipurpose hall, an indoor game room, and an infirmary.

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
AquaTerra Workshop
AquaTerra is working with a group of students from our primary section- building on their communication skills as well as environmental…
Navigating Environmental Stewardship Through Creative Practices
A teachers’ training workshop, ‘Navigating Environmental…
Gender Equality Workshop
As conversations about gender equality become more common in daily life, educators are seeking ways to include these important discussions…