Project Nanhi Kali: Creating a better tomorrow...

Find out who we are and
what we do for the girl child

Project Nanhi Kali was founded in 1996 at
K.C. Mahindra Education Trust by Anand Mahindra with the aim of educating underprivileged girls in India.

Support offered for the cause

In alignment with National Education Policy (NEP), Project Nanhi Kali provides during school and after school curricula to girls in grades 6 to 10. The during school program focuses on 21st century skills such as financial literacy, digital literacy, life skills, and soft skills. The program also emphasises critical thinking, communication, and fostering positive gender relations. The after-school program offers a professionally designed sports education module, promoting teamwork, leadership skills and physical well-being. An annual sports kit comprising shoes, socks, t-shirts & sanitary napkins is provided to every girl.

Nearly 700,000 girls supported since 1996

Impact in the Year 2023-24

2,17,949

girls supported

1,86,041

Girls supported through
after-school programme

31,908

Girls trained in
digital skills/life skills

6,359

Community
Associates

7,674

Academic support
centres

1,09,986

Yellow Tablets

Heart-warming stories

February 28, 2023

Dream big, my daughter

Ramana is a class VIII student and lives in Thiruvanamalai. Ramana lost her father, Govindharaj, in an accident. This came as a shock to the entire family; as […]

February 28, 2023

Ganga and Jamana: A tale of perseverance

What is the use of education?’ ask the people of Ganga and Jamana’s village. The twin sisters live in a conservative village in Ratlam that denies girls basic education because they think that whether educated or not their

January 7, 2019

From Nanhi Kali to PT Teacher

Gangamma’s parents were uneducated and had a hand-to-mouth existence, but they always had big dreams for their daughter. And Gangamma persevered. She completed her early schooling in a […]

How Can You Help?

Project Nanhi Kali is a participatory project where you can sponsor the education of an underprivileged girl child for a minimum period of one year. For as little as INR 4,800, you can support a girl studying in secondary school (Grades 6 to 10) for an entire year. As a sponsor, you will receive the photograph and profile of your Nanhi Kali, followed by an annual progress report.

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