Educate To Save Honoured with CSR Award for India's Largest Rural Child Sponsorship Program

When education reaches a child, poverty loses its grip on the next generation. Yet millions of rural children across India still face the risk of leaving school simply because their families cannot afford the cost of education.

Recognizing a mission that is transforming this reality, Educate To Save, an initiative of The Kalgidhar Society, has been honoured with the CSR Award for India's Largest Rural Child Sponsorship Program at the 7th Edition Bharat CSR & Sustainability Summit & Awards 2026, organised by The Brainalytics.

The recognition acknowledges not just the scale of the programme, but its long-term impact in helping thousands of rural children complete their education and build brighter futures.

The award was received on behalf of The Kalgidhar Society by its dedicated volunteers, reflecting the spirit of collective service that has always driven the organization.

More Than an Award—A Recognition of Thousands of Changed Lives

Awards acknowledge achievement, but the real success lies in the lives that have been transformed.

For decades, The Kalgidhar Society has worked to ensure that children from financially disadvantaged families are not forced to abandon their education.

Through Educate To Save, donors from India and around the world sponsor the education of rural children, enabling them to continue their studies in Akal Academies and pursue opportunities that would otherwise remain beyond reach.

The Impact So Far:

• More than 75,000 students study across 130 rural schools managed by The Kalgidhar Society.

• More than 33,900 students receive free or subsidised education through scholarships and donor support.

• 9,000+ children are currently available for sponsorship through Educate To Save.

Every sponsorship represents much more than school fees. It provides stability, confidence, mentorship, and the opportunity to dream beyond circumstances.

Every sponsorship is transparent and traceable, allowing donors to directly support a child's educational journey through Educate To Save.

Why Educate To Save Was Recognised

Educate To Save has become one of India's most impactful child sponsorship initiatives because it focuses on long-term educational transformation rather than short-term assistance.

The program supports children from economically vulnerable families, including:

• Children of small and marginal farmers

• Orphaned children

• Children from landless labour families

• Children of Granthi Singh families

• Students from financially distressed rural households

Sponsored children receive quality education in Akal Academies, the network of 130 English-medium rural schools established by The Kalgidhar Society across northern India.

Rather than offering temporary relief, the program enables children to complete their education and build sustainable futures.

The Role of CSR in Rural Education

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become one of the strongest catalysts for improving educational equity in India.

When businesses invest in education, they invest in:

• Skilled future workforces

• Gender equality

• Rural development

• Community empowerment

• Long-term social impact

This recognition also celebrates every CSR partner that has chosen education as a strategic investment in nation building.

CSR partnerships have enabled classrooms, scholarships, digital learning, STEM education, teacher training, and educational infrastructure to reach thousands of rural children who might otherwise have been left behind.

Every Donor Shares This Recognition

This award belongs not only to The Kalgidhar Society but also to every individual, family, volunteer, philanthropist, and corporate partner who has chosen to support a child's education.

Each sponsored child represents a partnership built on trust and compassion.

Together, thousands of supporters have demonstrated that meaningful change happens when communities invest in education rather than accepting poverty as inevitable.

Why This Recognition Matters

India cannot achieve inclusive growth unless rural children have equal access to quality education.

Child sponsorship programmes help bridge the gap between economic hardship and educational opportunity. Every child who stays in school contributes to stronger communities, improved livelihoods, and a more skilled future workforce.

This recognition highlights how partnerships between individuals, CSR organisations, and NGOs can create sustainable social impact at scale.

Looking Ahead

Recognition encourages us, but our mission is far from complete.

Thousands of children are still waiting for someone to believe in their future.

The next milestone will not be another award.

It will be ensuring that every deserving rural child receives access to quality education regardless of financial circumstances.

About The Brainalytics and the Bharat CSR & Sustainability Summit

The 7th Edition Bharat CSR & Sustainability Summit & Awards 2026, organized by The Brainalytics, brought together leading CSR professionals, sustainability experts, ESG practitioners, NGOs, policymakers, and corporate leaders from across India. The summit serves as a national platform for sharing best practices, recognizing impactful initiatives, and encouraging collaboration between businesses and social organizations.

The Brainalytics has established itself as a knowledge and networking platform focused on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), sustainability, leadership, healthcare, HR, and digital transformation. Through its conferences, awards, and industry forums, it aims to promote responsible business practices while showcasing organizations that create measurable social impact.

Receiving the CSR Award for India's Largest Rural Child Sponsorship Program at this prestigious forum is an important milestone for Educate To Save and The Kalgidhar Society. The recognition reflects decades of sustained work in expanding access to quality education for children from economically disadvantaged rural families across India.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Educate To Save?

Educate To Save is the child sponsorship initiative of The Kalgidhar Society that helps donors sponsor the education of children from economically disadvantaged rural families across India.

Why did Educate To Save receive the CSR Award?

The initiative received the CSR Award at the 7th Edition Bharat CSR & Sustainability Summit & Awards 2026 in recognition of being India's Largest Rural Child Sponsorship Program.

How many children are supported?

The Kalgidhar Society supports more than 33,900 students through scholarships and donor assistance, while over 9,000 children are currently available for sponsorship.

How can I sponsor a child?

You can sponsor a child's education by visiting www.EducateToSave.com, where you can choose a child and directly support their educational journey.

Who organises the Bharat CSR & Sustainability Summit?

The Bharat CSR & Sustainability Summit & Awards is organised by The Brainalytics, an organisation that hosts industry conferences and recognition platforms focused on CSR, ESG, sustainability, responsible leadership, and social impact. The summit brings together corporate leaders, NGOs, policymakers, and sustainability professionals to exchange ideas and recognise impactful initiatives from across India.

How does child sponsorship through Educate To Save work?

Donors sponsor the education of a child from an economically disadvantaged rural family studying in an Akal Academy. Sponsorship helps cover educational expenses and enables children to continue their studies without financial barriers.

Who can sponsor a child?

Individuals, families, schools, community groups, companies, and CSR partners from India and around the world can sponsor a child's education through Educate To Save.

About Educate To Save

• Organisation: The Kalgidhar Society
• Initiative: Educate To Save
• Founded: 1986
• Schools Supported: 130
• Students: 75,000+
• Students Receiving Free/Subsidised Education: 33,906
• Children Awaiting Sponsorship: 9,000+
• Website: www.EducateToSave.com

Be Part of the Next Success Story

Every successful student once needed someone to believe in them.

A sponsorship is not simply financial assistance—it is an investment in a child's education, confidence, and future.

Behind every statistic is a child with aspirations, talent, and the determination to succeed. By supporting their education today, we are not simply funding classrooms—we are helping shape the next generation of teachers, doctors, engineers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders who will contribute to India's future.

Today, more than 9,000 children are still waiting for someone to invest in their future. By sponsoring a child through Educate To Save, you can help ensure that financial hardship never becomes a barrier to education. Visit www.EducateToSave.com and change a life—one child, one classroom, and one future at a time.