Step Forward, Empower Futures: Sponsoring Girls’ Education
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Empowering Girls Through Education in Gurdaspur, Punjab
Rural Education for Girls: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty and Inequality.
The funds raised will directly support a school run by The Kalgidhar Trust in Gurdaspur, Punjab – a region where access to quality education for girls is still a challenge.
“When you educate a woman, you uplift a family and transform a community”.
Breaking Barriers: In Punjab, 35% of households face substance abuse and gender-based violence is rising. Education is the key to empowering girls, breaking poverty cycles, and uplifting communities.
Help us reach our target of supporting 400 girls by funding:
Uniforms and transport.
Classroom construction to create better learning environments.
Education with Purpose: Equip girls with values-led education to foster leadership, resilience, and brighter futures for generations to come.
Key Information
- Who Can Join? Individuals, families, and corporate teams are all welcome to participate.
- Purpose: Help raise funds for girls’ education (tuition & materials) and school refurbishment in Gurdaspur, Punjab, India.
- When: 13th July 2025, 11am - 2:30pm
- Where: Kinver Edge, Stourbridge, UK
- Mini Bus Cost: £2.50 per person, departing at 9:45am from B19 2LF, subject to interest
- Minimum Donation: We encourage each participant to aim for a minimum fundraising target of £250
You Can Make the Difference
"Education gave us confidence, safety, and dreams. Thank you for believing in us"
“I grew up thinking girls like me were meant to work in fields, not sit in classrooms. Today, I walk through school gates with pride"
“We couldn’t afford a uniform, but they gave me one. I couldn’t afford books, but they provided them. Now I want to become a doctor and serve my village.”
Aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The purpose of this trip to Baru Sahib actively supports three key SDGs to drive long-term impact:
1. Quality Education: Akal Academies provide value-driven education to rural children, emphasizing academics, ethics, and spirituality for holistic development.
2. Sustainable Cities and Communities: Baru Sahib serves as a model for sustainable rural development, improving infrastructure, healthcare, and education to build self-reliant villages.
3. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure: Through Kar Sewa initiatives, Baru Sahib creates eco-friendly infrastructure while fostering innovation in education and sustainable design.