Starting with just 20 beneficiaries Ek Tara now has 950 children as a part of its programme and projects. All beneficiaries including those in the vocational training unit have access to support programmes on health, hygiene, nutrition and skill building opportunities.
Why We
Started?
- 30% of West Bengal’s population are marginalised community.
- 64% of the marginalised community population are illiterate with the proportion being even higher for women.
- Only 33% of the state’s population live in 3500 registered and unregistered slums.
- Community comprises of migrant unskilled and seasonal workers with an average monthly income of Rs. 4000 or 70 USD.
- Only 10% of the youth complete class 10 and the rest are trapped in the cycle of unemployment and substance abuse.
- A room of 120 sqft., average 7 members, no water supply, shared toilets between 12-15 families- is home.
The Community
The cycle of poverty and lack of education has thus prohibited this community from any development and it is our aim to at least make sure that future generations can break out of it.
Our
Challenges
- Absence of English medium Government Schools and High cost of private schooling
- Poor quality teaching in schools with no after school support
- Lack of study space at home
- Lack of opportunities for school drop outs
- Lack of skill building opportunities for children
Our
Ideology
- Complete focus on children with emphasis on the girl child
- Creating community leaders
- Provide for a positive long term societal impact leading to mindset changes
- Allow full transparency and accountability
- Formulate partnerships that go beyond monetary commitments
Reports & Publications
Publications
- Summer camp with a difference
- NGOs devise ways to get kids back to class in Kolkata
- Ek Tara Anondo Gari launched at corporation primary school
- Anondo Gari by Ek Tara and Mobile School aims to bridge learning gap
- Money lessons matter: Preparing students for a future of financial freedom
- Ek Tara Climate Warriors find inspiration in Greta Thunberg
- Ek Tara: Transforming Kolkata’s Youth
- Adversity to Opportunity: A Story of Hope in the Increasingly Uncertain World
- Take Us Back to School: Traumatized Children
- Duties no block for debut show
Testimonials
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Support our Covid-19 Relief & Rehabilitation Project

Give a Little
Sponsor Tele-classes for children
Donate to support tele-classes for children for Covid-19 Project

Give a Little
Donate Towards General Funds
We urge everyone to help us cover general expenses vital to the running of the organisation.
Latest Happenings
Events, workshops & festivities at ek tara
Vitamin Distribution
We at Ek Tara are mindful about the well-being of our community mothers and leaders!! As a result we distributed a 3 month Vitamin C…
Son-et-Lumiere
Our kids witnessed the all new Son-et-Lumiere at the Victoria Memorial. The show narrated the city’s history, with a breathing light and sound…
Women’s Day Celebrations
We celebrated each other on Women’s Day with wonderful messages for our appreciation wall, beautiful makeovers and a lovely…