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TRANSFORMING VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES THROUGH QUALITY EDUCATION & SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Ek Tara is a registered Trust, working with marginalised and impoverished urban slum communities in Kolkata, to break cycles of patriarchy, make informed choices and live dignified lives.
What Ek Tara do
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Holistic development: The curricula covered at Ek Tara is not restricted to just academics. There are a wide range of Co-Curricular Activities for children to support their overall growth.
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Employment opportunities for mothers: To combat poverty and have a voice in the family - 60% of our staff are community members who have joined us as supervisors, project assistants, attendants, cooks and cleaners.
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Facilitate school completion: Those who have dropped out of school or are at risk of doing so, are encouraged and given support to return to their studies, complete school and further their education. Every child in the system is motivated to finish college.
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Empower women and children: All beneficiaries of Ek Tara are engaged and empowered by access to quality learning, information and opportunities and experiences.
Registered UK charity Prospero World is delighted to support Ek Tara's work through its fiscal sponsorship programme, and to receive tax efficient donations from UK donors on their behalf.
CURRENT FOCUS
Give the Gift of an Unforgettable Summer!
For many of us, summer meant splashing in pools, traveling to new places, learning new skills, and making memories that have lasted a lifetime. But for hundreds of children from underserved communities, summer often passes by like any other day, without joy, discovery, or play.
This year, let’s change that.
Ek Tara, believe that every child deserves a summer filled with laughter, creativity, and exploration. That’s why they’re organising a vibrant, enriching summer camp for 500 children—and we need your help to make it happen.
From aerial choreography and photography editing sessions with a renowned photographer, to music production, wellness workshops, pot painting, and guided museum tours, we’ve designed an unforgettable experience. These activities are more than just fun—they help build confidence, creativity, and lifelong memories.
You can sponsor a child’s entire summer for just £9.
Their goal is to raise £ 4,400 approx to cover all costs and give these children a summer they’ll never forget.
Let’s give joy. Let’s give summer!
Donate today and be part of their sunshine story.
Because every child deserves the chance to dream, dance, and discover.