Children reading under a tree beside a school, library, and digital library in a rural landscape

We help children learn, grow, and shape a better future.

Karunodaya works with government schools in Bihar to give every child the foundational learning they deserve.

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WHO WE ARE?

Born from the belief that every child can learn.

Karunodaya Foundation works with students, teachers, & communities in government schools across Gaya District, Bihar. We run 3 programs from foundational literacy and libraries to digital skills and teacher development.

A classroom scene with a teacher reading to children and students working on laptops

6,000

Children's attended library session

50

Teachers
trained

15

Children's attended library session

6,000

Children's attended library session

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Our work

See how Karunodaya performs on ground

Our NGO focuses on providing access to quality education and promoting

Literacy & Library Program · Since 2021

Every school
a reading room.

In Gaya’s government schools, many children have limited access to books beyond their textbooks. We bring libraries into schools and work with teachers to build reading habits, so every child has the opportunity to discover the joy of reading.

  • 80 Government schools on the full model
  • 1,024 Library corners set up district-wide
  • 40,000 Books read by 10,000 children
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Our mentors

Guided by people who believe every child can learn.

Mentors who steady our direction, challenge our thinking, and keep Karunodaya rooted in classrooms across Gaya.

  • Mr. Sumant Kumar
    Mr. Sumant Kumar Jila Sahitya Academy, Gaya, Bihar
  • Chetan Kapoor
    Chetan Kapoor Tech Mahindra Foundation
  • Mr. Vikas Maniar
    Mr. Vikas Maniar APU, Bangalore
  • Poonam Sharma
    Poonam Sharma Mahila Samakhya Foundation

Where every child gets a chance to learn. Lives we've changed.

From libraries and literacy to digital learning and girls’ education, we create spaces where children can learn, grow, and dream bigger.

Library Fest A book in hand, and a future opening up.
A girl in school uniform holding a book at a children's library fest
Sunita, Class 6th She corrects her teacher's spelling now.
Children gathered around a table with books and learning materials
Proud moments Certificates earned, confidence growing.
Students in uniform holding certificates of participation
Reading circle Stories shared across generations.
Children and adults seated together in a classroom reading circle
Stage & voice Children performing with joy and courage.
Children performing in costumes and masks on stage