OUR IMPACT
Supporting schools at the Line of Control - J&K
Handwara
• Photographed here are students of Veer Baldaani Col Ashuthosh Army Goodwill School in Handwara, Jammu & Kashmir.
• Proud to support this school and other border area schools across J&K with stationery supplies.
• Our little support will assist these gifted children achieve their dreams and make us all proud.
• Gift Hope to these children from remote regions.
Project Challenges
• Security Concerns: Ongoing cross-border shelling and regional instability pose safety risks for students, teachers, and NGO workers.
• Accessibility Issues: Remote and conflict-prone areas have poor infrastructure, making transportation of supplies and personnel challenging.
• Limited Resources: Securing continuous funding for educational materials, digital classrooms, and infrastructure improvements is difficult.
• Teacher Shortage: Recruiting and retaining qualified educators in high-risk areas remains a significant hurdle.
• Power & Internet Connectivity: Many regions lack stable electricity and internet access, hampering digital learning initiatives.
• Psychosocial Support: Children in conflict zones experience trauma, requiring mental health support alongside education.
• Weather Conditions: Harsh winters and rugged terrain further complicate logistics and school operations.
Results & Outcome
• KarmaKonnect involvement reassures families that education remains a priority, building trust in long-term development initiatives.
• KarmaKonnect Education provides a sense of normalcy and mental well-being for children living under stressful conditions near the LoC. Educated youth contribute to community development, reducing vulnerability to extremism and fostering peace.
• The initiative can attract government and corporate partnerships for broader educational and infrastructural development in border areas. Investing in education creates a sustainable impact, uplifting entire communities and promoting national progress.
About Ngo
KarmaKonnect is a non-profit social venture that aims to connect the fragmented ‘giving’ ecosystem by empowering NGOs, donors, volunteers, corporates and government to create impactful social development interventions. KarmaKonnect is an enabler; motivating and empowering individuals and organizations to tap the growing philanthropy landscape by creating, connecting, and/or collaborating for credible projects and causes. The KarmaKonnect team is currently involved in a number of initiatives across the country, through various dedicated volunteers and NGOs. We are primarily working on:
• Child education and livelihood skills (slum evening schools/shelters and aiding low income govt schools) in Gujarat, Telangana, MP and Delhi through utilization of existing govt infrastructure and innovative collaborative models.
• Women Empowerment and legal help, rescue and rehabilitation projects (primarily on Gujarat and UP)
• Rural Empowerment and Citizens Change/Awareness programs (Gujarat, MP, UP, Telangana and Rajasthan).
• We also Executing comprehensive "adopt a village" projects for donors involving well researched sustainable solutions for development
• Training and placement of specially abled
• Refuge rehabilitation projects. (Urban slums)
• Adhoc Medical help and assistance as needed.
