“The most important thing a girl child needs to learn in India is that she matters.”

Project Nanhi Kari

K.C. Mahindra Education Trust

Growing up in post-independence India during the sixties, seventies, and eighties, and receiving my education at a Jesuit convent where Mother Teresa was once principal, I became acutely aware - early on - of the millions whose lives were defined by dire poverty. This deprivation stripped them not only of their basic needs, but also of their dignity and fundamental human rights. Among the most marginalized were the children born into these circumstances - positioned at the very bottom of the social ladder. And worse still, within this already neglected group, was the girl child, who bore the harshest burden in many ways.

Though conditions have improved and India has made significant strides in uplifting the marginalized and empowering the girl child, the journey is far from over. Much work remains, and continued effort and support are essential to ensure that progress is sustained.

Project Nanhi Kali was founded in 1996 by Anand Mahindra, Chairman of the Mumbai-based Mahindra Group, with the vision of empowering the girl child to rise above the patriarchal challenges and societal biases through education: https://www.nanhikali.org

In gratitude for 60 years of a privileged life, it is my special wish to join this mission in a personal way through my GoFundMe campaign. I aim to raise a modest fund that will directly support the education, safety, and dignity of underprivileged girls - giving them the chance to learn, grow, and dream beyond the limitations placed upon them. I invite you to stand with me and make a difference by clicking on the link below.

Every contribution, no matter the size, is a way forward to transforming lives.

Every contribution is an investment in a fairer, brighter future.

Many thanks for supporting this effort!