Kanyathon, an event driven by love, hope, and compassion, began in 2011 as a student-led initiative with a mission to raise awareness about the importance of “saving the girl child.” In its early years, the event was a small-scale effort, organized by students and faculty members, with the primary goal of educating the community about gender equality and child welfare.
As the event gained traction, it was warmly embraced by the local community, leading to increased participation each year. Kanyathon quickly became more than just a charity run; it turned into a movement, with more people becoming aware of the cause and offering their support.
Recognizing the potential for a broader impact, Kanyathon organizers began collaborating with NGOs, community leaders, and other organizations. This strategic partnership allowed Kanyathon to expand its reach, providing direct aid and resources to marginalized communities and underprivileged girls.
What started as a modest event has since grown into a powerful force for social change, impacting the lives of countless girls and families. Today, Kanyathon continues to be a beacon of hope, empowering communities and fostering a spirit of generosity and awareness, leaving a lasting impact on society year after year.
The PRME Chapter India Faculty Excellence Awards took place at SPJIMR Mumbai on the evening of 5 December 2024, alongside the PRME India Chapter Meet 2024. The awards celebrated exceptional contributions to sustainability, ethics, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across teaching, research, and engagement.
The organizers conferred awards in three categories: Innovative Curriculum, Engagement and Impact, and Research Excellence, and Kanyathon won the prestigious Engagement & Impact Award on the evening of 5 December 2024 at the SPJIMR Mumbai.
Kanyathon supports the education of nine girls from disadvantaged backgrounds who are currently enrolled in esteemed institutions like IFIM College, Bangalore, and Vijaybhoomi University. By funding their higher education, Kanyathon helps create future leaders who can bring positive change within their communities. In academic years- 2024-2025, Kanyathon awarded over 20 lakh INR in scholarships to meritorious girls from disadvantaged backgrounds, providing them with access to quality education through the Kanyathon Scholarship.
Last year, Kanyathon collaborated with NGO- Mumbai Smiles to support the education of 7 daughters of commercial sex workers from Kamathipura, Mumbai. This initiative provided for their school fees, tuition, stationery, and other educational needs. Among these girls, the eldest daughter successfully passed her 12th grade and is now pursuing a Bachelor’s in Social Work (BSW), driven by her desire to become a professional social worker and help other girls like her. This year, Kanyathon has expanded its reach, continuing the partnership with Mumbai Smiles to support 9 daughters from Kamathipura. In collaboration with Sparsh NGO in Pune, Kanyathon has also extended its support to 6 more daughters from Pune’s red-light area.
Starting with 7 daughters, Kanyathon now proudly supports the education of 15 daughters, ensuring a brighter future through education and empowerment.
Note: Photos are not attached as the beneficiaries are confidential. But you can hear the story of the eldest daughter pursuing social work by scanning the QR code
Kanyathon has established five KSKs in Bangalore, Kolar district, and Jambrung (Karjat), which serve as digital learning hubs within government schools. These centers are equipped with smart screens, computers, and libraries, providing over 300 students with classes in English communication and computer literacy. Student volunteers from IFIM College and Vijaybhoomi University, along with dedicated facilitators, conduct weekly sessions, enhancing the academic prospects of students in these communities. These Kendras are started in the government schools where traditional classrooms are there. These Kendras have been set up within government schools that traditionally operate with limited resources. Kanyathon has designated one or two classrooms in each of these schools as dedicated Shiksha Kendras, where students receive focused instruction in English and Computer skills.
Coming from a poor economic background, KSK played a major role in Devi’s (Name Changed) life, where she says :
"𝙄 𝙛𝒆𝙡𝒕 𝒑𝙧𝒐𝙪𝒅 𝒕𝙤 𝙨𝒆𝙚 𝙩𝒉𝙖𝒕 𝒎𝙮 𝙥𝒂𝙧𝒆𝙣𝒕𝙨 𝙖𝒓𝙚 𝙝𝒂𝙥𝒑𝙮 𝙩𝒐 𝒔𝙚𝒆 𝒎𝙮 𝙛𝒍𝙪𝒆𝙣𝒄𝙮 𝙞𝒏 𝑬𝙣𝒈𝙡𝒊𝙨𝒉. 𝙄𝒕 𝒊𝙨 𝙩𝒉𝙚 𝙗𝒊𝙜𝒈𝙚𝒔𝙩 𝙢𝒐𝙩𝒊𝙫𝒂𝙩𝒊𝙤𝒏 𝒇𝙤𝒓 𝒎𝙚 𝙩𝒐 𝒔𝙩𝒖𝙙𝒚 𝒘𝙚𝒍𝙡.”
Kanyathon Shiksha Kendra is a digitally enabled classroom to educate children in English, computer literacy, hygiene, and etiquette. The objective of Kanyathon is to educate girls in vital skills like English speaking, digital literacy and awareness of health and hygiene. The five Kanyathon Shiksha Kendras are being monitored using funds sourced from Kanyathon. Among these, three are in Kolar villages, one in Thirupalya (Electronic City), and another in Jamrung, Karjat, Maharashtra.
The 5 Kanyathon Shiksha Kendras are integrated into Government Schools, accommodating students from grades 6 to 9, totaling 300 students across these Kendras.
The 5 Kanyathon Shiksha Kendras are integrated into Government Schools, accommodating students from grades 6 to 9, totaling 300 students across these Kendras.
We will be building new bathrooms for girls, renovating classrooms, and building sports facilities in these government schools with funds from 2025.
College students are actively involved in teaching these students, conducting two days of in-person classes and two days of online sessions every month, supplemented by providing laptops and teaching material for enhanced learning assistance.
The curriculum for these Shiksha Kendras focuses on English language proficiency, digital literacy, and health and hygiene education.
The Shiksha Kendra in Thirupalya, Electronic City is already operational.
Through fundraising endeavors, the aim is not only to sustain the existing Kendras but also to establish more centers in villages surrounding our campuses.
Initiating scholarships for deserving girls, the first step has been taken by supporting seven girls from sex worker backgrounds in partnership with the NGO, Mumbai Smiles. The funding encompasses their school uniforms, books, and education in English, computer skills, and other vocational training.
Additionally, Kanyathon-derived funds have been utilized to provide education to economically weaker section (EWS) girls. Seven girls from IFIM College, Bangalore, and six girls from VijayBhoomi University, Karjat, have already received such scholarships. We are identifying other meritorious girls in the villages of our KSKs to provide scholarships for college.
13 Children meetings have been conducted in all the villages in the community where the importance of education was discussed with them along with their parents as well as ensured that all children go to school without any dropouts. There is zero drop out in 5 villages because of our campaigning effort in the last one year.
Health Camp was conducted by JAGSoM team in the month of July where 415 members including children were benefitted by this camp. The Camp was held in Vakkaleri PHC and Shettikothanur Sub Centre.
Our IFIM Law School has set up a Legal Aid Centre in Kolar to educate the villagers on their rights and to aid women to get legal aid.
Summer Camp was conducted by IFIM team in the month of May where children actively participated in Spoken English, Cultural Activities.
In collaboration with the Akshay Patra Foundation in collaboration with ELCIA Trust, Kanyathon is sponsoring one year of mid-day meals for students at the Kanyathon Shiksha Kendra in Bangalore, ensuring nutritional support for enhanced learning.
Kanyathon has provided stationery and educational resources to Adivasi children at Premgiri Ashram School Gurukul and Kanyathon Shiksha Kendra students, enhancing their learning experiences and supporting their educational journeys. Gurukul educates children from nearby villages, mainly from the Katkari tribal community, one of the most primitive tribes in the region. We’re proud to support their education by providing essential school supplies. These preschoolers will use these supplies to express their creativity and enhance their learning.
Kanyathon also donated stationary and supplies to KSK students and Kanyathon adopted daughters of commercial sex workers studying in Wilson High School, in partnership with Mumbai Smiles.
Stationary donated to Premgiri Ashram’s Gurukul (pre-school) Stationary donation to KSK students
Wilson School: To promote digital literacy, Kanyathon donated computers to Wilson School in Kamathipura, empowering students with essential computer skills and enhancing their education.
KSKs: Kanyathon has equipped Kanyathon Shiksha Kendras (KSKs) with computers to promote digital literacy among students. IFIM and Vijaybhoomi students, along with a dedicated facilitator, will conduct classes at the KSKs to teach computer skills to school students, providing them with essential digital knowledge and practical training
Tree Planting for Environmental Stewardship: In the ‘Plant4Guru’ campaign, Kanyathon involved schoolgirls from Jambrung, Karjat in a tree-planting drive. Each girl planted a tree with her name attached, encouraging a personal commitment to nature and fostering a lifelong sense of environmental stewardship.
Reducing Plastic Usage with Reusable Resources: To promote eco-friendly practices, Kanyathon distributed steel water bottles to students at KSK and local schools, helping reduce single-use plastic and instilling sustainable habits among young learners.
Supporting Menstrual Health with Sustainable Solutions: Kanyathon provided reusable sanitary napkins to six schools, positively impacting the health and hygiene of over 500 girls while also minimizing plastic waste, aligning with sustainable practices.
Tree plantation drive: Campaign- Plant4Guru and Steel water-bottles Distribution
Child Rights and You (CRY) is an Indian non-governmental organization (NGO) that works towards ensuring children’s rights. The organization was started in 1979 and works with 99 grassroots projects across 19 states in India and has impacted the lives of over three million children. CRY is one of the top NGOs in India and it addresses children’s critical needs by working with parents, teachers, Anganwadi (Indian rural child care center) workers, communities, district and state-level governments, as well as the children, themselves.
The synergies between the vision and motive of Kanyathon and CRY’s key areas, the funds donated, helped Kanyathon reach its impact on the welfare of society.
Right To Development
Right To Survival
Right To Protection
Right To Participation
Kolar Projects in collaboration with CRY on education, health, nutrition, safety
Meetings with parents to sensitize on need for education
school drives
NO DROP OUTS in our villages
Anganwadi food distribution monitoring to children, pregnant, lactating women – mal-nutrition children identified, double rations
Conducted Campaigns on: Immunization camps, Anti Child Labour Day, menstrual hygiene and child marriages
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VijayBhoomi University, Village Jambrung, Post Ambivali, Taluka Karjat, Dist Raigad, Maharashtra – 410201
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