We build school libraries, train teachers and grow young leaders, so children in government schools learn to read with confidence.
children in Class 5 in rural India still cannot read a simple Class 2 text. Numeracy tells the same story.ASER 2024, national estimate
Unrest, poverty and difficult geography have left lakhs of children in Manipur's government schools without the basics of learning: 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.
A Manipur where every child grows up a confident reader and learner.
Learning lasts when everything around a child works together. We work on all four.
Library for All school libraries and Model Libraries.
Our flagship programLibrary-based learning and Accelerated Foundational English training.
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
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.
29, 3rd floor, Central Masjid-New Lambulane Road, Hatta, Imphal, Manipur 795001
