Kankura Masat Social Welfare Society

Gift a Livelihood

Kankura Masat Social Welfare Society

Women Empowerment

Empowering Self-Help Groups (SHGs)

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in rural communities is a transformative approach that fosters economic independence, social cohesion, and sustainable development. SHGs are small, community-based organizations comprising individuals with similar socio-economic backgrounds who come together to address common issues.

Key components of this empowerment process include

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The journey begins with the formation of SHGs, bringing together individuals with shared socio-economic interests. Capacity-building initiatives are crucial, providing training in various areas such as financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and skill development.

We facilitate credit linkage for the SHG empowerment. Connecting these groups to formal financial institutions or government schemes enables them to access capital for entrepreneurial ventures, agriculture, or other income-generating activities.

Ongoing skill development is essential for SHG members to adapt to changing market demands. Our Training programs that focus on upgrading existing skills or acquiring new ones contribute to the sustainability of income-generating projects.

SHGs often extend their impact beyond economic activities to address social issues. Engaging in community development projects, healthcare initiatives, and education programs enhances the overall well-being of the community.

Creating linkages with markets ensures that SHG products and services reach a broader consumer base. This involves connecting SHGs with local markets, retailers, and even online platforms, enhancing their market visibility.

Besides credit linkage, promoting financial inclusion involves encouraging saving habits within SHGs. Savings contribute to a collective fund that members can leverage for emergencies or further investment in their projects.

Facilitating access to government schemes and programs provides SHGs with additional resources and support. Awareness and assistance in availing benefits from various schemes contribute to the overall development of the group.

Our Activity Glimpses

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Established in 1999 in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, Kankura Masat Social Welfare Society (KMSWS) is a community-based organization committed to holistic development by promoting quality education, improved health, sustainable livelihoods, and environmental conservation to build resilient communities.

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Health

Women Empowerment

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Our Scholarship Program is dedicated to ensuring that financial constraints never stand in the way of a child’s education. Designed for deserving and motivated students, the program provides crucial financial assistance to cover essential educational expenses, enabling them to access quality learning opportunities.

Purpose

🟢 Remove financial barriers to education.

🟢 Promote equal opportunities for all students, regardless of socio-economic background.

Our Approach

🟠 Identify students based on merit and need.

🟠 Offer financial aid to support tuition, books, and other educational requirements.

🟠 Provide mentorship and guidance alongside financial support.

Impact

🔵 Empowered students to focus fully on academics.

🔵 Improved retention and performance in school.

🔵 Encouraged ambition and higher education aspirations.

Reach

🔴 Supporting numerous students annually from rural and underserved communities.

Remedial Learning Center – Overview

Our Remedial Center supports upper primary and higher-grade students in our operational areas, focusing on academic improvement and overall skill development.

Reach

🟠 200+ students enrolled annually.

🟠 Students from multiple grades and diverse backgrounds.

Our Approach

Academic Support: Assistance with school assignments and subject-specific guidance in science, language, and humanities.

Skill Development: Integration of life skills, critical thinking, and extracurricular activities.

Individual Attention: Tailored learning plans to address student-specific challenges.

Dedicated Faculty: Experienced teachers providing doubt clarification and targeted support.

Impact

🟢 Improved academic performance and subject comprehension.

🟢 Enhanced confidence and participation in class.

🟢 Development of well-rounded individuals ready to contribute positively to society.

Tiyas School – Brief Overview

Tiyas School provides accessible, quality education to rural children from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Many of our students are first-generation learners whose parents work in farming, fishing, transport, or daily wage labor.

Our Approach:

🟢 Activity-Based Learning with group projects, science & nature models.

🟢 Digital Literacy through computer training for all students.

🟢 Co-Curricular Development in arts, sports, and cultural activities.

🟢 Parental Engagement via workshops and active participation.

🟢 Teacher Capacity Building with regular training in modern teaching methods.

Reach:

🟠 300+ students (Pre-Primary & Primary) enrolled annually.

🟠 200+ parents actively engaged in school activities.

Impact:

🔴 Enhanced 21st-century skills among rural children.

🔴 Stronger home-school learning connection.

🔴 Joyful, inclusive classrooms fostering

🔴 curiosity and confidence.