As of July, 2010
Our journey began in 1988 with the mission of helping children and the community in one of the poorest slums in New Delhi. We believe that education is the key to bringing India's children out of extreme poverty and hardship. In 1990 we began the first Katha Lab School with five children.
Today Katha runs 96 schools with more than 7000 children. Katha also works in 50 Municipal Schools and has established a Community Reading Programme that positively impact almost 100,000 children.
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Schools
In 1990, we said: We need 50 children in the Katha “deschool.”
- Children in the 96 Katha Schools/learning centres today: 6,000
- Children who have passed through Katha Schools: 50,000
- Children weaned away from labour into education: 85,000
- Children who have earned computer certificates: 15,000
- Children who have graduated from college: 2000
Community
In 1990 the average family income was USD 13-16/month.
We said: When women earn, children learn!
- Women trained in income generation skills: 90,500
- Women in Katha's self help groups today: 13,000
- Collective earnings of women trained at Katha: USD 100,000/month (approx)
The Lab School started the Katha Lab School in 1990 with 5 children in Govindpuri, one of the largest slum clusters in Delhi.
Today Katha runs more than 96 schools with more than 7000 children. Katha also runs a Community Reading Programme and works in 50 Municipal Schools with almost 100,000 children.
We work in 50 slum and tribal communities.
Last year, the Delhi Government invited Katha to begin work in 300 schools. This year we've been invited by the Municipality of Delhi to do a “school transformation project” in the 50 MCD schools.
When women earn, children learn!
Katha promotes gender equality through the training of thousands of women. We help girls and young adults empower themselves towards breaking social, cultural, economic and gender stereotypes.
Katha’s income generation activities for women was started in 1990. Today, we have women’s self help groups SHGs across all the slums we work in.
Katha has joined the Delhi Government in their prestigious MISSION CONVERGENCE initiative that will impact 15,000 households.
Caring individuals like you who have helped this large urban movement towards quality education and self esteem!
97% of the money you donate goes towards directly towards running the schools and educating the children.
In the United States
Donations can be sent to Katha-Sridevi, a 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions are tax deductible.
In the United Kingdom
Donations can be sent to Katha Children's Trust. All contributions are tax deductible.
In India
Donations can be sent to Katha, a registered non-profit. All contributions are tax deductible.
Elsewhere: Please email us at donations[@]katha.org for more information.
