FAQs

For Residents of India, it is INR 5400 per year for a Nanhi Kali studying in primary school (Class 1-5) and INR 6000 per year for a Nanhi Kali studying in secondary school (Class 6-10).

If you are a UK resident, you may contribute to Mahindra Foundation UK by donating £60 to support a girl studying in primary school (Class I – V) and £66 to support a girl studying in secondary school (Class VI – X) for a minimum period of one year.

If you are resident of the USA, you may contribute to Mahindra Foundation USA by donating $78 to support a girl studying in primary school (Grade I – V) and $84 to support a girl studying in secondary school (Grade VI – X) for a minimum period of one year.

• Academic support and access to an adaptive learning software via digital tablets: Daily academic support is provided at Nanhi Kali Academic Support Centres which are set up within government schools and operate for 2 hours before/after school. In partnership with leading EdTech organisation, Educational Initiatives, every Nanhi Kali at these centres will receive access to a personalized, adaptive learning platform called Mindspark. This widely recognized software has been proven to significantly improve learning outcomes amongst users. Through Mindspark, Nanhi Kalis will learn Maths, their local Language and English from Class 1-10, and additionally, Science from Class 6-10. Powered by Artificial Intelligence, Mindspark will match instructions to the learning level and pace of each Nanhi Kali, ensuring that she learns with understanding. The software will be pre-loaded onto digital tablets, allowing access to quality education even in remote locations.
• Trained Women Tutors: Nanhi Kali tutors (called Community Associates) are women from local communities who facilitate learning and mentor the Nanhi Kalis through their schooling, and also engage with parents/community stakeholders to create girl-friendly ecosystems.
• Sports Curriculum: A professionally designed sports curriculum has been built into the programme, giving Nanhi Kalis the opportunity to participate in sport and fitness activities regularly.
• School Supplies Kit: A kit including a school bag, stationery and a pullover/raincoat is provided to every Nanhi Kali annually. With 45.6% of teenage girls in India still following unhygienic menstrual practices* a 12-month supply of branded sanitary napkins is included in each kit to help the girl attend school with dignity.

  (*Source: TAG Report Project Nanhi Kali, 2018)

• In India, Cheque or Demand Draft can be drawn in favour of "Nanhi Kali". These can be sent to the K.C. Mahindra Education Trust’s office address:
  K. C. Mahindra Education Trust,
  3rd Floor, Cecil Court,
  Behind Regal Cinema,
  Mahakavi Bhushan Marg,
  Colaba, Mumbai- 400001
• In the USA, Cheque or Demand Draft can be drawn in favour of "Mahindra Foundation". These can be sent to this address:
  Mahindra Foundation, USA,
  c/o Mr. Padam Pandit,
  10 S Almaden Blvd, Suite 600,
  San Jose, CA 95113, USA
• For all other nationals/residents, online donations can be made at www.nanhikali.org through the Online Payment Gateway.

A welcome letter along with your login details With your login details, you can access your account to see the profile and photographs of your Nanhi Kali (s), details of her family and living environment as well as three progress reports will be shared to keep a track of how your Nanhi Kali is performing in school

Receipt of your donation within 7 working days

• In India, yes, all contributions are deductible under Section 80 G of the Income Tax Act.
• In the USA, yes, Mahindra Foundation USA is a Section 501 (c) (3) organisation with Tax ID # 20-8105205, under the US Internal Revenue Code and all donations are therefore tax deductible.
• If you’re a UK taxpayer, the charities you give to can reclaim the basic rate of tax you’ve already paid on your donation. This means that a £1 donation is worth £1.25 to the charity. If you’re a higher rate taxpayer, you can also claim back the difference between higher rate and basic rate tax on the value of your donation. For a 40% rate taxpayer, that means for every £1 you donate, you can claim back 25p in tax relief.

• In India, yes, once you make your donation we will send you a receipt which also serves as your 80G certificate.
• In the USA, the receipt includes the Mahindra Foundation USA tax ID which you can use to claim tax exemption.
• In the UK, All you need to do is fill out a Gift Aid Declaration (GAD) form. This is a statement from you to the charity confirming that you want to donate through Gift Aid and receive tax back on your donation.

• Girl children who are enrolled in government schools
• Girl children hailing from economically challenging and socially disadvantaged background
• Girls who are first generation learners belonging to illiterate families
• The eldest girl child in the family and girls with many siblings
• Girl children from communities known for gender biases like female infanticide and early marriage
• Girl children from households headed by women