Our Journey
2011
The start
Ek Tara began its education programme with 60 children. A small vocational unit was also set up for women. Informal classes were introduced for school dropouts.
2014
A Milestone
Ek Tara moved into a 7500 sq ft facility and introduced its Montessori, Nutrition and Health project. The student enrollment went up to 250.
2015
Program Expansion
Ek Tara introduced its primary school project with 100 children. 10 children were successfully enrolled in reputed mainstream schools.
2016
Introducing digital classes
Digital literacy projects and a mental health counseling cell were created for children. First ever annual function held with over 300 participants at Gyan Manch.
2017
New Partnerships
ChakkePeKaksha, a mobile school from Belgium was launched to engage children academically as an outreach project.
2019
Formalizing Co Curricular activities
CCA’s such as karate, football and swimming with an introduction to arts and culture-based activities were launched. A curated recycled art exhibit by the children titled Kalatmak. Total number of beneficiaries increased to 1000.
2020
Relief and Rehabilitation Projects for Covid -19
Food and essentials were regularly distributed to the beneficiaries and their families. In addition to the relief provided, a Covid-19 book was also launched.
2021
Launch of Ek Tara Learning Centre
After months of running a unique tele-learning engagement project for our children (because of the pandemic), we launched a 20000 sq ft. state-of-the-art learning facility in March 2021.
2022
Tomorrowland Foundation Music and Arts School
Ek Tara partnered with Tomorrowland Foundation in Belgium to expand its CCA programme. This school will be one of the three Music and Arts schools by the Foundation in the world.
