We build school libraries, train teachers and grow young leaders, so no child in a government school is left behind in language, numeracy and technology.
1 in 2 children in Class 5 in rural India still cannot read a simple Class 2 text. Numeracy tells the same story.ASER 2024, national estimate
We grew up in these classrooms. Unrest, poverty and difficult geography have left lakhs of children in Manipur's government schools without books worth reading and teachers equipped to teach reading and numbers well. We started in Ukhrul in 2016. Today we work across hill and valley districts from our base in Imphal.
Learning lasts when everything around a child works together. We work on all four.
Library for All school libraries, Model Libraries and the school around them.
Our flagship programLibrary-based learning, Accelerated Foundational English training and training on AI as a thinking partner.
Leadership training for School Inspectors.
The Bir Tikendrajit Fellowship.
students reached
government schools with a Korou library
hand-picked books on school shelves
rise in children's learning outcomes
She had dropped out to babysit. A library brought her back.
Jenifer's village is hours of hairpin bends from Ukhrul town. Our team met her on a community walk and brought her back to school, into a room full of storybooks. She has not missed school since.
Jenifer, Ukhrul district
Give a few weeks of your skills to schools and teachers. Internships and volunteering are open to students and young professionals.
See opportunitiesAdopt a school or fund a programme. We share a proposal, a budget and regular impact reports for your CSR team.
Talk to usGive once or every month. Every gift goes to books, teacher training and reading support, and qualifies under Section 80G.
DonateGovernments, NGOs and companies can also partner with us on expertise.
Your gift pays for books, teacher training and reading support. Donations qualify for tax exemption under Section 80G.
For your 80G receipt, email your name, PAN, address and amount to connect@korou.org. We accept donations from Indian citizens, including NRIs.
Building No 4, 2nd Floor,
Library for All, Mercyland,
Mantripukhri, Imphal 795002
A short update a few times a year: new libraries, teacher training, what children are reading, and where your support went.
