Frequently Asked Questions

Child sponsorship is a way for donors to help children from financially disadvantaged families continue their education.

Through Educate To Save, sponsorship contributions help remove financial barriers and give students access to quality education at Akal Academies across rural Northern India — schools focused on academic excellence, character development, and values-based education.

By sponsoring a child, donors ensure that deserving students can continue their studies. Education is one of the most effective long-term solutions to poverty — by investing in a child's education today, sponsors help create opportunities that positively impact families and communities for generations.

Child sponsorship in India connects donors with students who face financial barriers that could otherwise interrupt their education.

Through Educate To Save, the process begins by identifying students whose families cannot afford educational expenses. School administrators and community representatives assess financial need and recommend students who would benefit most from support.

Once sponsorship is provided, the funds contribute toward educational expenses and ensure continuity in the student's learning journey.

You can sponsor a child's education by choosing a sponsorship option through Educate To Save.

Visit our Sponsor a Child page, review available opportunities, and choose a student whose story resonates with you. Your contribution helps students from financially challenged families continue receiving quality education.

Thousands of rural students face educational challenges due to poverty or family hardships. Through sponsorship, donors become part of a solution that helps children pursue their dreams and build the skills needed to succeed in life.

At Educate To Save, sponsorship opportunities begin at ₹32,000 annually.

The cost of educating a child includes qualified teachers, learning resources, infrastructure, technology, and support services. Sponsorship units beginning at ₹32,000 per year contribute toward a student's full educational journey.

Every sponsorship helps reduce financial barriers and creates opportunities for students who might otherwise struggle to continue their education.

Yes. Depending on availability, donors may choose to support a specific student through Educate To Save's sponsorship programme.

Many sponsors appreciate a personal connection with the student they support. When available, Educate To Save allows donors to review student profiles on the Sponsor a Child page and select a child whose story resonates with them.

Yes. Educate To Save actively supports girls' education and encourages sponsorship that helps young girls access quality education and build independent futures.

Girls' education is one of the most effective investments in long-term social development. Educated girls are more likely to complete school, pursue higher education, participate in the workforce, and contribute positively to their communities.

Many rural families face economic challenges that disproportionately affect girls' access to education. Sponsorship helps remove these barriers so that girls have the opportunity to learn, grow, and achieve their aspirations.

Yes. Many donors choose to support multiple children or contribute toward broader scholarship programmes that benefit several students.

Some supporters begin by sponsoring one child and later expand their involvement after witnessing the impact. Others support several children simultaneously or contribute toward scholarship funds that assist larger groups of students.

Child sponsorship contributes toward educational expenses and academic support that help students continue their studies without interruption.

Contributions help schools provide quality teaching, learning resources, educational infrastructure, technology, and student support services — sustaining the full ecosystem needed for student success.

Sponsorship can continue for as long as a donor chooses to support a student. Many sponsors provide support throughout a child's entire educational journey.

Long-term sponsorship provides stability and continuity, allowing students to focus on their studies without financial uncertainty. Regardless of duration, every sponsorship creates meaningful opportunities and improves educational outcomes.

Education is one of the most effective tools for reducing poverty. Sponsorship helps children gain knowledge, skills, and opportunities that can improve their future earning potential and quality of life.

Poverty often limits access to education, and limited education can perpetuate poverty across generations. Sponsorship breaks this cycle by ensuring children remain in school and access quality learning opportunities.

Educated individuals are more likely to secure stable employment, pursue higher education, and improve their family's economic situation — creating benefits that extend to parents, siblings, and future generations.

You can donate online through EducateToSave.com using secure payment options, or explore sponsorship, scholarship, and fundraising opportunities.

Visit our Sponsor a Child page to make one-time contributions, recurring donations, sponsor a child, or support scholarships. Every contribution helps ensure that financially disadvantaged children can continue receiving quality education.

Yes. Donations are processed through secure payment systems designed to protect donor information and financial transactions.

Educate To Save utilises trusted payment processing systems with security measures to safeguard financial transactions and personal information. Supporters can contribute with confidence, knowing their donations are handled through secure channels.

Eligible donations may qualify for tax benefits under applicable laws and regulations. Donation receipts are provided for qualifying contributions.

Tax benefits vary depending on the donor's country of residence and applicable regulations. Educate To Save provides donation receipts that donors may use when claiming available tax deductions. Donors should consult qualified tax advisors regarding the specific tax treatment in their jurisdiction.

Yes. Educate To Save welcomes support from donors around the world through approved international giving channels.

International donors can make secure contributions through designated donation platforms. These contributions help fund scholarships, educational programmes, and student support initiatives benefiting children in rural communities across India.

Donation receipts are issued after eligible contributions and can be used for personal records and applicable tax purposes.

After making a donation, supporters typically receive an acknowledgment and receipt confirming the contribution. If you do not receive a receipt or require a duplicate copy, the Educate To Save support team can assist in providing the necessary documentation.

Educate To Save welcomes contributions of all sizes. Sponsorship units begin at ₹32,000 annually, but any contribution — however modest — makes a difference.

Even smaller donations contribute toward scholarship pools that collectively support students in need. Visit the Sponsor a Child page to explore available giving options.

Yes. Recurring donation options allow supporters to make regular monthly or annual contributions toward child education.

Regular contributions provide stability and help ensure that students receive ongoing educational support without interruption. Contact the Educate To Save team to learn about available recurring giving options.

Educate To Save accepts secure online payment methods including credit and debit cards, UPI, net banking, and other approved digital payment options.

Multiple payment methods are available to ensure supporters can contribute in the way that suits them best. For specific payment method queries, please contact our team.

Yes. Donors who prefer privacy can make anonymous contributions to support child education programmes.

While basic details may be required for official donation receipts and tax documentation, Educate To Save respects donor preferences regarding privacy. Contact the team to discuss anonymous donation options.

Yes. Donations can be made in honour of a loved one or as a heartfelt tribute to someone's memory.

A memorial or tribute donation is a meaningful way to celebrate a life, mark a special occasion, or honour someone who valued education. Contact the Educate To Save team to arrange a tribute donation and receive appropriate acknowledgment.

Donors may discontinue their contributions at any time. Please contact the Educate To Save team to update your donation status.

If you have a recurring donation set up, inform the team in advance so the arrangement can be updated accordingly. For child sponsorships, the team will work to ensure continuity of support for the student through alternative means.

Donations support the educational ecosystem that students need to learn and thrive — including qualified teachers, learning resources, infrastructure, technology, and student support services.

Rather than covering a single expense, contributions help sustain the full range of services that make quality education possible. Sponsorship funds are directed toward specific students, while general donations support scholarship pools and programme costs. View student success stories to understand the real impact of donor support.

Yes. Donors can direct contributions toward specific sponsorship programmes such as the Rural Rise, Live and Learn, or Empowered Girls programmes.

Each programme supports students with different needs. Donors who have a preference for a particular type of educational initiative can specify this when making their contribution. Contact the team to discuss programme-specific giving options.

Yes. Educate To Save accepts contributions from international donors in foreign currencies through approved international giving channels.

The organisation follows applicable regulations for receiving international donations. Currency conversion is handled through approved payment systems to ensure compliance and transparency. For international giving enquiries, please contact our team.

Eligible Indian donors can claim deductions under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act by submitting the donation receipt issued by Educate To Save along with their income tax return.

To claim the deduction, retain your official donation receipt (Form 10BE for eligible donations). The receipt contains the registration details required for claiming the 80G benefit. Consult your chartered accountant or tax advisor to ensure the deduction is correctly filed.

Section 80G of the Income Tax Act allows Indian taxpayers to claim deductions on donations made to approved charitable organisations, thereby reducing their taxable income.

The deduction percentage and applicable limits vary depending on the type of organisation and the donation amount. Educate To Save, supported by The Kalgidhar Society, holds applicable registrations. Consult a tax advisor for guidance on claiming the deduction in your specific situation.

The amount of income tax saved by donating depends on your income tax slab and the applicable 80G deduction percentage.

Under Section 80G, eligible donations reduce your taxable income, which in turn reduces the total tax payable. For example, a donor in the 30% tax bracket donating ₹50,000 (with 50% deduction eligibility) could save up to ₹7,500 in tax. Consult a qualified tax advisor for calculations based on your specific situation.

The official donation receipt issued by Educate To Save after your contribution serves as the documentation required for claiming the Section 80G tax deduction.

For donations above specified thresholds, Form 10BE is the prescribed format for claiming 80G benefits. If you have not received your receipt or require a duplicate, please contact our team.

Yes. Form 10BE is issued for eligible donations as required under the Income Tax Act for claiming Section 80G deductions.

Form 10BE is the prescribed donation certificate that registered charitable organisations must issue to donors. It contains the donor's details, donation amount, and the organisation's registration information required for filing the deduction claim. If you have not received Form 10BE after making an eligible donation, please contact the team.

The Kalgidhar Society, which supports Educate To Save, holds applicable registrations for receiving foreign contributions in compliance with FCRA (Foreign Contribution Regulation Act) requirements.

FCRA registration allows eligible Indian organisations to accept contributions from foreign donors. The organisation follows all applicable regulatory requirements for managing and utilising international contributions. For specific FCRA queries, please contact our team.

NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) can donate to Educate To Save. Tax benefit eligibility depends on their residency status and the provisions of applicable Indian tax laws.

NRIs who have Indian taxable income may be eligible to claim Section 80G deductions on qualifying donations. The specific tax treatment depends on the donor's tax residency and applicable DTAA provisions. NRI donors should consult a qualified Chartered Accountant familiar with NRI taxation to understand available benefits.

Yes. Companies can contribute toward Educate To Save's educational programmes as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives under Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013.

Education is an eligible CSR activity. Companies can sponsor children, fund smart classrooms, support teacher training, or contribute toward scholarships as part of their CSR obligations. Contact the Educate To Save team to explore corporate giving and CSR partnership opportunities.

Yes. Educate To Save welcomes group donations from organisations, clubs, corporate teams, and community groups who wish to collectively support child education.

Group giving allows multiple donors to pool contributions toward a common purpose — such as sponsoring several children or funding a specific educational initiative. Contact the team to discuss group giving arrangements.

Voluntary donations to registered charitable organisations are generally exempt from GST (Goods and Services Tax) in India. No GST is charged on donations made to Educate To Save.

Donations are treated as voluntary contributions and are not subject to GST under Indian tax law. For specific tax queries related to your donation, please consult a qualified tax advisor.

If you entered incorrect details during the donation process, please contact the Educate To Save support team immediately with your transaction reference number and correct information.

The team will assist in updating the details where possible and ensuring that your donation receipt reflects the correct information. Errors in name, address, or PAN number should be reported promptly as they may affect tax documentation. Please contact us as soon as possible.

Yes. Duplicate donation receipts for previous contributions can be requested from the Educate To Save team.

If you have misplaced a receipt or need a copy for tax filing purposes, the team can assist in retrieving and reissuing the necessary documentation. Please provide your contribution details (date, amount, and donor name) when making the request. Contact the team through our contact page.

Form 10BE is the prescribed donation certificate that registered charitable organisations must issue to donors for claiming deductions under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act.

Introduced as part of the revised 80G framework, Form 10BE must be issued by eligible organisations and submitted by donors along with their Income Tax Return when claiming the deduction. It contains the donor's PAN, donation amount, and the organisation's registration details.

Section 80GGA of the Income Tax Act allows deductions for donations made to approved institutions for scientific research or rural development.

This section applies to taxpayers who do not have income from business or profession. Consult a qualified Chartered Accountant to determine whether 80GGA or 80G is applicable to your specific donation and tax situation.

Yes. Sponsorship fees can often be arranged in instalments to accommodate donor preferences. Contact the team to discuss flexible payment arrangements.

Educate To Save endeavours to provide flexible giving options that make regular contributions manageable for supporters with different financial circumstances.

Online donations are typically processed immediately through secure payment gateways. Official receipts are usually issued within a few working days.

If you experience any delays or do not receive confirmation of your donation, please contact the Educate To Save team. For urgent queries, use the contact page to reach the team directly.

Students are selected based on financial need, family circumstances, educational potential, and recommendations from schools and local communities.

Educate To Save prioritises support for children who face significant financial barriers to education. Student selection involves evaluating family circumstances, economic hardship, social vulnerabilities, and educational needs.

School administrators, teachers, and community representatives help identify deserving students. Priority is often given to children from economically disadvantaged households — including farmers, labourers, widows, and orphaned children.

Educate To Save supports children from financially disadvantaged families who require assistance to continue their education.

Students supported through the programme come from diverse backgrounds but share a common challenge: limited financial resources. Many belong to families of small farmers, daily wage labourers, widows, and orphaned children across rural Northern India.

Sponsorship support is typically prioritised for families experiencing financial hardship or circumstances that place a child's education at risk.

Many supported students come from families of small farmers, daily wage labourers, widows, single parents, orphaned children, granthi families, and households facing significant economic challenges. The objective is to ensure that deserving children are not denied education because of financial constraints.

Yes. Students supported through Educate To Save study in CBSE-affiliated Akal Academies that provide quality education in rural India.

Akal Academies follow the CBSE curriculum while emphasising academic excellence, character development, leadership, digital learning, and values-based education — preparing students for higher education, professional careers, and responsible citizenship.

Students receive a comprehensive education focused on academics, character development, leadership, technology, and life skills.

Education at Akal Academies prepares students not only for examinations but also for life. The curriculum promotes critical thinking, communication skills, ethical values, leadership, and personal growth — creating well-rounded individuals who contribute positively to society.

More than 9,000 children are currently featured on Educate To Save seeking sponsorship support to continue their education.

These students are part of a larger community of over 75,000 students studying in 130 Akal Academies operated by The Kalgidhar Society across Northern India. Of these, 33,906 students currently receive free or subsidised education. Each listed child has a verified background of financial need. Browse them on the Sponsor a Child page.

Educate To Save supports students from Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Akal Academies across Northern India.

Students are ideally enrolled from an early age so they benefit from the full educational journey at Akal Academies. However, students joining at later grades are also accepted depending on availability and need.

Students are enrolled in Akal Academies after a physical verification of their financial need by community representatives and school administrators.

On receipt of an application from an economically disadvantaged family, the team verifies the family's financial situation through a physical visit. Only verified students are admitted under the sponsored scholarship scheme, ensuring support reaches those who truly need it most.

Sponsorship support ends naturally when a student completes their schooling. If a donor discontinues or a student moves, the support is redirected to another deserving child from the waiting list.

Educate To Save has thousands of students waiting for sponsorship. When a student's sponsorship ends for any reason, the funds are seamlessly redirected so no donor contribution goes unused.

Beyond academics, students in Akal Academies receive character development, leadership training, digital education, and holistic community-based care.

Akal Academies follow a values-based education model that develops not only academic skills but also qualities such as honesty, empathy, self-discipline, and civic responsibility. Residential students (under the Live and Learn programme) additionally receive 24/7 care including boarding, meals, spiritual nurturing, and round-the-clock support from trained staff.

The Kalgidhar Society is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to transforming lives through education, healthcare, social welfare, and rural development initiatives across India.

Founded with a mission to serve humanity, The Kalgidhar Society works to create lasting social change through education and community development. Today, it serves over 75,000 students through 130 educational institutions and supports thousands of children through scholarships and subsidised education programmes.

Educate To Save is an initiative of The Kalgidhar Society, Baru Sahib, a nonprofit organisation dedicated to education, healthcare, and social welfare.

Educate To Save operates under the guidance of The Kalgidhar Society, which has spent decades serving rural communities through education, healthcare, women empowerment initiatives, disaster relief, and social development projects.

Educate To Save is a child sponsorship and educational support initiative that helps children from financially disadvantaged families access quality education and build brighter futures.

Educate To Save connects compassionate donors with students who face financial barriers to education. Through sponsorships, scholarships, and donor-funded educational programmes, it provides opportunities for children from rural and underserved communities to receive quality education. Learn more about Educate To Save.

Yes. Educate To Save is supported by The Kalgidhar Society, an established nonprofit with more than four decades of service in education and social welfare.

Thousands of students have benefited from scholarships, sponsorships, and educational support programmes. Donors can review impact reports, student success stories, and organisational information to understand the scope and effectiveness of the initiative.

The Kalgidhar Society has been serving humanity through education and social development for more than four decades.

For over forty years, the organisation has worked to improve access to education and social services in underserved communities. Through schools, universities, healthcare institutions, and social welfare programmes, it has touched countless lives across Northern India.

The Kalgidhar Society is headquartered at Baru Sahib in Sirmour district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Baru Sahib is the spiritual and administrative hub of the organisation. From here, The Kalgidhar Society oversees its network of 130 educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and social welfare programmes across Northern India.

Baru Sahib is the spiritual and educational campus of The Kalgidhar Society, located in the Himalayan foothills of Himachal Pradesh, and the home of the first Akal Academy.

Established in the 1980s, Baru Sahib campus operates as a modern residential Gurukul — providing students with an integrated environment of academic learning, spiritual development, and character formation. Students receive round-the-clock education, meals, accommodation, and mentorship.

Akal Academies are CBSE-affiliated rural schools operated by The Kalgidhar Society, combining academic excellence with character development and values-based education.

The Akal Academy network was established to bring quality education to rural communities across Northern India. These schools emphasise not just academic achievement but also leadership, discipline, community service, and the cultivation of strong personal values. Today, the network spans 130 schools serving over 75,000 students.

The Kalgidhar Society operates 130 Akal Academies across rural Northern India, serving a community of over 75,000 students.

These schools span multiple states and bring quality CBSE education to rural communities that would otherwise have limited access to it. Of the students enrolled, 33,906 currently receive free or subsidised education through donor support and scholarship programmes.

Yes. The Kalgidhar Society works across multiple domains including education, healthcare, women empowerment, de-addiction, and disaster relief.

While education is at the core of the organisation's mission, The Kalgidhar Society recognises that social upliftment requires a holistic approach. The organisation runs hospitals, de-addiction centres, women empowerment initiatives, and community welfare programmes alongside its educational network.

Educate To Save promotes transparency through donor communications, impact reports, financial accountability, and regular updates about educational outcomes.

Transparency is essential to building donor trust. Educate To Save provides regular updates regarding educational initiatives, student success stories, scholarship outcomes, and programme achievements. Donors may receive progress updates, reports, newsletters, and impact stories demonstrating how contributions are helping students access education.

Yes. Annual reports and impact reports showcase educational achievements, student outcomes, donor impact, financial stewardship, and organisational progress.

These reports include information about student enrolment, scholarship support, educational programmes, donor contributions, and success stories from students whose lives have been transformed through education. Learn more on our About page.

Educate To Save currently features more than 9,000 children seeking sponsorship support — part of a larger community of over 75,000 students studying in 130 rural schools operated by The Kalgidhar Society.

• 9,000+ children seeking sponsorship support
• 75,000+ students studying in Akal Academies
• 130 rural schools across Northern India
• 33,906 students receiving free or subsidised education

Read student success stories to see the real impact of donor support.

Educate To Save follows financial controls, accountability measures, reporting systems, and governance practices designed to ensure responsible use of donor contributions.

The organisation utilises internal controls, documentation procedures, approval processes, monitoring systems, and oversight mechanisms to ensure contributions are used appropriately. Regular reviews and reporting help maintain accountability and ensure resources remain focused on student education.

Educate To Save focuses on long-term educational transformation rather than short-term relief, supported by The Kalgidhar Society's four decades of service and 130 rural educational institutions.

While many organisations focus on immediate needs, Educate To Save addresses one of the root causes of poverty: lack of access to quality education. Rather than providing temporary assistance, the programme helps children gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to become self-reliant. Learn more about our mission.

Donors receive progress updates, student reports, success stories, and impact communications showing how their contributions are helping students access education.

Educate To Save maintains a dedicated team that regularly visits schools to collect student updates, photographs, progress reports, and results — which are then shared with donors. You can also explore student success stories on the website to understand the broader transformation being created.

Yes. Sponsors receive periodic updates including student progress reports, photographs, achievements, and impact stories demonstrating how their support is helping students.

The Educate To Save team maintains regular contact with sponsored students and collects updates from schools. These are shared with sponsors to create a personal connection and demonstrate the tangible impact of their generosity. Sponsors can contact the team with any specific enquiries about their sponsored student.

Donor contributions are allocated toward student education costs, scholarships, teacher salaries, learning resources, and the programme management needed to support effective educational delivery.

Sponsorship funds are directed toward specific students' educational costs, while general donations contribute to scholarship pools and programme support. The organisation publishes impact reports that describe how funds are utilised.

The Kalgidhar Society follows established financial auditing practices as required by applicable laws governing nonprofit organisations in India.

As a registered charitable organisation, The Kalgidhar Society complies with audit requirements under applicable provisions of Indian law. Financial statements and compliance reports are prepared according to regulatory requirements.

Key impact metrics tracked include student enrolment numbers, scholarship counts, board examination results, student retention rates, and long-term educational outcomes.

The organisation also tracks qualitative metrics such as student success stories, family economic improvements, and community development outcomes that result from educational investment. These metrics help demonstrate the effectiveness of donor contributions and guide programme improvement.

Each sponsored student has a dedicated account. Donations are tracked and credited to individual student accounts by a dedicated backend team that visits Akal Academies regularly.

The team collects updated photographs, progress reports, and results of sponsored students, and matches funds to specific student accounts. This ensures each donor's contribution reaches the intended beneficiary. Sponsors can contact the team at any time to verify their contribution's status.

Yes. Sponsors may visit Akal Academies to see the impact of their support firsthand. Advance notice and prior permission from the Academy is required.

Visiting the school where a sponsored student studies can be a deeply meaningful experience. Please contact our team well in advance to express your intention to visit so that prior permission can be arranged from the Academy.

Educate To Save strives to keep administrative costs proportionate, ensuring that the majority of contributions are directed toward student education and scholarship support.

While some administrative expenditure is necessary for effective programme management and donor communications, the organisation maintains a commitment to maximising the proportion of contributions that reach students directly. For detailed information, please contact the team.

Educational outcomes are measured through board examination results, student retention rates, scholarship progression, and long-term life impact tracking.

Akal Academies follow CBSE curricula, and student performance in board examinations provides a measurable indication of academic achievement. Beyond exams, the organisation tracks whether students complete their education, pursue higher studies, and achieve economic independence.

Student success stories are regularly featured on the Educate To Save website and provide inspiring accounts of how education has transformed the lives of sponsored children.

These stories come directly from students and families who have benefited from donor support — showcasing real journeys from rural families facing hardship to students who have completed school and built meaningful careers. Visit the Our Stories section to read about the impact of child sponsorship.

The best child sponsorship charity demonstrates transparency, measurable impact, educational outcomes, and long-term commitment to student success.

When choosing a child sponsorship programme, consider factors such as accountability, educational impact, transparency, and organisational experience. Educate To Save focuses on helping children access quality education through a structured sponsorship model supported by The Kalgidhar Society. Explore sponsorship opportunities.

Several NGOs support children's education in India. Educate To Save is one initiative dedicated to helping children from financially disadvantaged families access quality education.

Educate To Save focuses specifically on supporting students from rural and underserved communities through scholarships, sponsorships, and donor-funded educational programmes. Read student success stories to see how education is changing lives.

You can help by sponsoring a child, supporting scholarships, donating to educational programmes, or contributing to initiatives that provide learning opportunities for underserved students.

Through Educate To Save, supporters can help children remain in school and access quality learning opportunities. Even a single sponsorship can make a significant difference. Sponsor a child today.

Yes. Access to quality education can significantly improve a child's opportunities, confidence, career prospects, and overall quality of life.

Education opens doors to higher learning, employment, leadership opportunities, and financial independence. Sponsorship helps ensure that children can access these opportunities regardless of their economic background. Many successful professionals began their journeys with access to education made possible through donor support.

Girls' education improves economic opportunities, promotes gender equality, strengthens families, and contributes to community development.

Educated girls are more likely to complete school, pursue careers, participate in decision-making, and contribute to economic growth — creating a multiplier effect that benefits families, future generations, and society as a whole. Support a girl's education today.

After sponsoring a child, you will receive periodic updates including student progress reports, photographs, achievements, and impact stories.

Your sponsorship helps fund the student's continuing education. The Educate To Save team visits schools regularly to collect student updates and shares them with sponsors. If the student completes their schooling, your support can be redirected to another deserving child so your impact continues uninterrupted.

Yes. In certain cases, sponsors may visit students at their school with advance notice and prior permission arranged through the Educate To Save team.

Please contact our team to express your intention to visit so that prior permission can be obtained from the Academy and appropriate arrangements can be made.

Sponsorship funds support the student's overall educational experience — including qualified teachers, learning resources, educational infrastructure, technology, and academic support services.

Rather than covering a single expense, sponsorship sustains the full educational ecosystem needed for a child to learn and thrive. When multiple donors support the same student, funds are pooled together to cover the full educational cost.

Corporations can contribute through CSR initiatives including scholarships, smart classrooms, school infrastructure, teacher training, digital learning programmes, and child sponsorship.

Education is an eligible CSR activity under Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013. Contact the Educate To Save team to explore corporate giving and CSR partnership opportunities.

Values-based education (VbE) is an educational framework that gives equal importance to character development and academic attainment.

Rather than focusing solely on academic performance, VbE nurtures qualities such as honesty, empathy, responsibility, self-discipline, and respect. Akal Academies integrate values-based education into their daily teaching, helping students become not only academically capable but also responsible and compassionate individuals.

Educate To Save supports students in Akal Academies located across rural Northern India, primarily in states including Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir.

The Kalgidhar Society operates 130 schools spread across multiple Northern Indian states, with a focus on rural and underserved areas where access to quality education is most limited. The network continues to expand as new schools are established in regions with the greatest educational need.

You can volunteer your skills, participate in fundraising campaigns, spread awareness, or help in other ways beyond financial contributions.

Educate To Save welcomes supporters who wish to contribute their professional skills, time, or expertise. Whether through awareness campaigns, fundraising, or corporate partnerships, there are many ways to make a difference. Please contact the team to discuss how you can contribute.

Yes. Individuals and groups can organise fundraising campaigns to raise support for child education through Educate To Save.

Peer-to-peer fundraising, corporate events, community campaigns, and birthday fundraisers are all impactful ways to expand the circle of support for child education. Contact the team to get started with your fundraising initiative and receive guidance and support materials.

You can reach Educate To Save through the contact page on the website or by emailing the support team directly.

The team is available to assist with donation enquiries, sponsorship questions, receipt requests, school visit arrangements, and any other queries. Visit our Contact page to find email addresses and other communication options.

A child sponsorship programme connects donors with financially disadvantaged children to help fund their education and remove barriers to learning.

Through child sponsorship, donors make contributions toward a specific child's educational costs, creating a personal connection while ensuring the child can continue their education without financial interruption. Educate To Save's programme has helped thousands of students from rural Northern India access quality education and build brighter futures.

Sponsoring a child provides life-changing educational opportunities for deserving children, creates a personal connection with tangible impact, and may offer tax benefits for eligible donors.

For the child: sponsorship removes financial barriers, enables school completion, and opens pathways to higher education and employment. For the donor: regular updates about the child's progress create a meaningful connection to positive social change. Beyond the immediate student, sponsorship creates ripple effects that improve entire families and communities.

Yes. Students enrolled in the Live and Learn programme at the Baru Sahib campus have access to full residential facilities including boarding, nutritious meals, and round-the-clock care.

The Baru Sahib campus functions as a modern residential Gurukul, providing students with an immersive educational environment that integrates academic learning with character development and spiritual nurturing. Students in Rural Rise and other day-boarding programmes at Akal Academies return to their homes each evening.

Akal Academies follow the CBSE curriculum, primarily teaching in English and Hindi, with regional languages included based on the school's location.

English is the primary medium of instruction, preparing students for competitive examinations and future employment in a globalised economy. Punjabi and other regional languages are also taught as part of the curriculum, helping students maintain connection with their regional cultural heritage.

Rural schools improve literacy rates, reduce poverty, create local employment, combat drug and alcohol abuse, and empower communities through the transformative power of education.

When a school is established in a rural area, the effects go beyond the students enrolled. Educated students contribute to economic development, teachers and staff provide local employment, and families benefit from improved health awareness and social outcomes.

Akal Academy students consistently demonstrate strong academic performance in CBSE board examinations and competitive academic achievements, reflecting the quality of education provided.

The emphasis on both academic rigour and character development at Akal Academies produces students well-prepared for further education and professional careers. Read student success stories to learn about the academic and life journeys of Akal Academy graduates.

Sponsored students pursue diverse careers in medicine, engineering, teaching, government services, agriculture, entrepreneurship, and other professional fields after completing their education.

The quality education received at Akal Academies prepares students for a wide range of opportunities. Many become first-generation graduates in their families, creating a lasting positive impact on their households and communities. Visit the Our Stories section to read inspiring accounts of students who have transformed their futures.

Yes. The Sponsor a Child page allows donors to browse students by state or programme and choose a child from a preferred region of Northern India.

Educate To Save lists students from multiple states. Donors who wish to sponsor a child from a particular state can filter and select accordingly. Visit the Sponsor a Child page to browse available sponsorship opportunities by region.

The EducateToSave.com website is fully mobile-friendly and accessible on smartphones and tablets for browsing student profiles and making contributions.

Donors can browse student profiles, make sponsorship contributions, and access impact updates directly from their mobile browser. Please check the website or contact the team for the latest information about dedicated app availability.

You can spread awareness by sharing student stories on social media, referring friends and family, organising fundraising campaigns, writing about the cause, or including Educate To Save in your giving circles.

Every person who learns about Educate To Save is a potential donor, volunteer, or advocate. Sharing a single student story can inspire others to take action. The greatest advocates are those who have already witnessed its impact.

Visit EducateToSave.com to explore student profiles, success stories, programme details, impact reports, and giving opportunities.

You can read student success stories, learn about our mission, or visit the Sponsor a Child page to take the first step toward changing a child's life through education.