Our Mission
Our mission is to break the cycle of poverty by empowering children in underprivileged communities. We focus on three core pillars: education, healthcare, and sustainable community development.
Our mission is to break the cycle of poverty by empowering children in underprivileged communities. We focus on three core pillars: education, healthcare, and sustainable community development.
Through child sponsorship, donors make a direct impact, providing school supplies, meals, medical care and mentorship to children in need.
Some of you have heard me share the story of Babusona, a young man from one of the slum communities who works with Kiran. He joined Kiran Social Enterprises, a micro-enterprise programme of Kolkata City Mission, as a master tailor. Over the years, he became skilled in working with cotton, jute, canvas, rexine, and leather. But when business slowed down for a while, we simply couldn't pay our workers on time. We even had to pause our handmade jewellery studio, which meant the women who depended on that income were left without work. We kept three men on to see if they could produce jute bags to sell in the market, hoping it would eventually bring the women back into action too. They made beautiful bags and other products, but we struggled to sell them. Without a steady income, Babusona found it harder and harder to get by. Then, one day, he left without a word. We were worried about where he would end up. Given his past struggles, we feared he might fall back into trouble. Looking for other work, Babusona ended up at a small hotel, washing dishes and cleaning floors for twelve hours a day, for very little pay. Almost six months had gone by, and then one day, he came back to see me. "Sir," he said, "I'm sorry I ran away. Where I was working, they treated me badly and barely paid me for the work I did." He asked if he could return to Kiran, even if it means there is no business right now. He told me he would rather work hard here, with us, than end up anywhere else. I couldn't turn him away. I said to myself quietly, This is what charity is meant to do: forgive people, help them find their footing again, and build them back up. Everyone deserves to live with dignity. And here's the beautiful part: the very week he came back, we received a small order for jute bags, just enough to cover his wages.
The monsoon is almost here in Kolkata, and we welcome the relief from the sweltering heat — even as we wait to see what this season will bring. Kindergarten graduation Our summer break ends on 15th June, and classes resume on 16th June. Most students passed their final exams and are eager to begin the new academic year. We celebrated a joyful graduation for our kindergarten children as they prepare to walk proudly into first grade.
A bright-eyed child from a humble farming family, once destined for endless days in the sun-soaked fields, now mastering English and dreaming of innovation. That’s the magic we’re creating at Manthano Modern School your passion and our hard work are educating farmers’ children, one transformed life at a time. You might wonder: Why English-medium education for rural children? It’s a question we hear often from visitors. The answer lies in the frustrations of village youth. Trapped in tradition, they toil endlessly in fields under scorching sun or pouring rain, just like their parents, grandparents, and ancestors before them. Their young minds crave exploration but fear the unknown, with no clear path to a brighter future. That’s why we founded Manthano Modern School: to empower the next generation with hope, skills, and vision. Educated, these children won’t remain frustrated; they’ll revolutionise their villages into smart, thriving communities. Imagine them shifting from traditional farming to integrated methods that boost food production and wealth. They’ll harness innovative technologies and the AI revolution to agriculture, ending waste of water, energy, and soil while ditching harmful chemicals for sustainable profit. Today, though, we face hurdles in securing our building sanction and fire certificate for affiliation with an education board. Some officers hesitate without bribes, slowing our progress through negligence. As we persist with local authorities, we cherish your prayers and support. Let’s make their dreams a reality. End the youth’s struggle, rural children deserve better Education. Together, empower them to build dream villages with good roads, quality schools, healthcare, businesses, and jobs. Your continued partnership fuels this mission.