Kiran Society
Empowering children and young individuals with diverse abilities through comprehensive educational initiatives, skill development programs, and rehabilitative measures. Our mission is to foster inclusivity, while illuminating their lives with the beacon of knowledge and opportunity.
- Gold Certified 2023
- FCRA
- 80G
- 12A
- CSR-1
About
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Headquarters
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
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Since
1991
KIRAN, which symbolically translates to 'ray of light', stands as a dedicated institution catering to the needs of children and young individuals with Read more diverse abilities. Established in September 1990 by a collective of individuals from varying social, cultural, and religious backgrounds, KIRAN has been steadfast in its commitment to fostering unity and nurturing the inherent talents and capacities of every individual. In 1998, the KIRAN Society underwent a pivotal transition, relocating from the urban landscape of Varanasi to the serene environs of Madhopur. Situated in close proximity to the renowned Sultankeshwar Temple, just 12 kilometers south of B.H.U. (Banaras Hindu University), the KIRAN Centre has transformed into a vibrant village-like setting. Here, children and young adults with differing abilities partake in a comprehensive educational experience, skill enhancement, vocational training, and physical rehabilitation. This holistic approach ensures that inclusivity thrives, radiating happiness and fulfillment throughout the community.
Issue
Kiran Society, while making significant strides in the disability sector, faces several complex challenges that warrant attention and resolution: Limited Resources: Adequate funding and resources are essential for comprehensive programs and services. Kiran Society may encounter limitations in securing sustainable financial support to cater to the diverse needs of differently-abled individuals. Accessibility Barriers: Ensuring physical and digital accessibility remains a challenge. Creating an environment that accommodates individuals with various disabilities requires architectural modifications and technological adaptations. Qualified Personnel: Recruiting and retaining qualified professionals, including special educators, therapists, and vocational trainers, can be difficult due to the specialized nature of the work and the need for ongoing training. Stigma and Awareness: Overcoming societal stigma and misconceptions surrounding disabilities is an ongoing battle. Kiran Society must actively engage in awareness campaigns to change perceptions and foster acceptance. Inclusive Education: Integrating differently-abled individuals into mainstream educational settings can be challenging due to the lack of inclusive curriculum, appropriate teaching methods, and understanding among educators. Parent and Family Support: Providing emotional, educational, and informational support to families of differently-abled individuals is crucial but can be resource-intensive. Rural Outreach: Reaching individuals with disabilities in remote or underserved areas can be logistically challenging, requiring outreach efforts and partnerships to ensure equitable access to services. Sustainability: Maintaining the organization's impact and growth over the long term requires a sustainable business model and strategies for generating consistent revenue. While these challenges pose obstacles, Kiran Society's unwavering commitment and dedication to addressing these issues serve as a beacon of hope and progress in the disability sector. Through collaboration, innovation, and perseverance, they continue to make a positive impact on the lives of differently-abled individuals and their communities.
Action
Kiran Society, dedicated to enhancing the lives of disabled youth and children, is taking impactful actions: Tailored Education: Providing specialized educational programs that cater to diverse disabilities, ensuring individualized learning and skill development. Vocational Training: Offering practical skill-building initiatives to empower disabled youth for future employment and self-sufficiency. Holistic Rehabilitation: Implementing comprehensive physical rehabilitation therapies to improve mobility, independence, and overall well-being. Awareness Campaigns: Conducting awareness initiatives to challenge societal misconceptions, fostering inclusivity and understanding. Family Support: Offering guidance, resources, and emotional support to families navigating the challenges of raising disabled children. Community Integration: Promoting integration of disabled individuals into society through inclusive activities and initiatives. Skill Showcasing: Providing platforms for disabled youth to showcase their talents and achievements, boosting confidence and self-esteem.
Demographies Served
Cause Area
Impact
Through its dedicated efforts, Kiran Society has transformed the lives of differently-abled children and youth, leaving a significant impact on various fronts: Education Empowerment: Kiran Society's tailored education programs have equipped differently-abled individuals with knowledge, skills, and confidence, fostering independence and self-esteem. Skill Enhancement: By providing specialized skill development and vocational training, Kiran Society has enabled these individuals to gain practical skills for meaningful employment and financial autonomy. Physical Rehabilitation: Society's interventions and therapies have improved mobility, dexterity, and overall well-being, enhancing the quality of life for many. Advocacy: Kiran Society advocates for the rights and inclusion of differently-abled individuals, contributing to changing societal perceptions and attitudes. Inspiration for Replication: Kiran Society's holistic approach serves as a model for similar organizations, inspiring the creation of transformative spaces for differently-abled individuals. In essence, Kiran Society's holistic rehabilitation efforts have not only enriched lives but also promoted inclusivity and compassion within society.
Vision & Mission
Our vision
A world which ensures the inclusion of the differently abled and marginalized children and youth into mainstream society, where they can feel welcome, supported and empowered.
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Our mission
To enable differently abled and marginalized children and youth to receive rehabilitation, education and vocational training, so that they are able to take care of their social, physical and spiritual needs and thereby become fully integrated into society.
Donor History
1-Kiran Stiftung, 2- Golden Sufi Centre, 3- World Child Future Foundation, 4- Christian Solidority International, 5- IM-Sweeden
Programs
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Inclusive Education
Holistic development of children through inclusive education and special education, vocational skills training and medical rehabilitation. - Capacity-building of parents/caretakers, networking, social integration, awareness generation, sensitization of community mobilization, provision of customized assistive devices through orthotic/prosthetic workshop, corrective surgeries and hostel facilities. - Community Based Rehabilitation, early identification and intervention of children with disability disorders, advocacy for women’s empowerment and the rights/entitlements for the persons with disabilities. Forming and facilitating self-help groups and disability people organisations for social inclusion and economic empowerment. Inclusion and disability awareness for teachers.
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Out Reach Program for Providing Comphrenshive Rehabilitation Program in Five Districts of Easter Up
In outreach services, KIRAN reach out in four districts of Uttar Pradesh namely Varanasi, Mau, Gazipur, Ballia districts and similar in Kaimur district of Bihar state in coordination with local implementation partners. The main objective of this services is to reach out the neglected, isolated children in far-off villages who have any disability; and to offer them best possible quality of rehabilitation in order to improve the life-quality of such children through holistic rehabilitation approach, through physiotherapy, occupational therapy, counselling, training, aids and appliances, medical care and special education in order to guide the development of the children/persons with disability in their own socio-economic environment
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Early Identification And Intervention Program
The aim of the project “General movements Assessment in Neonates and infants for Early Intervention Social and Health support “(G.A.N.E.S.H.), which began in April 2018, is to identify neonates aged less than five months with possible neurological developmental deficits, by assessing their so called “general movements” (GMA), a method which is recommended internationally as the best practice for neurological screening in neonates. This project is designed to identify developmental abnormalities in neonates and to start a therapeutic programme as early as possible in their own social context for a better outcome.
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Out Reach Program For Providing Comphrenshive Rehabilitation Program In Five Districts Of Easter Up
In outreach services, KIRAN reach out in four districts of Uttar Pradesh namely Varanasi, Mau, Gazipur, Ballia districts and similar in Kaimur district of Bihar state in coordination with local implementation partners. The main objective of this services is to reach out the neglected, isolated children in far-off villages who have any disability; and to offer them best possible quality of rehabilitation in order to improve the life-quality of such children through holistic rehabilitation approach, through physiotherapy, occupational therapy, counselling, training, aids and appliances, medical care and special education in order to guide the development of the children/persons with disability in their own socio-economic environment
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Early Identification and Intervention Program
The aim of the project “General Movements Assessment in Neonates and Infants for Early Intervention Social and Health Support “(G.A.N.E.S.H.), which began in April 2018, is to identify neonates aged less than five months with possible neurological developmental deficits, by assessing their so called “general movements” (GMA), a method which is recommended internationally as the best practice for neurological screening in neonates. This project is designed to identify developmental abnormalities in neonates and to start a therapeutic program as early as possible in their own social context for a better outcome.
Impact Metrics
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Government Frontline Health Workers Trained (Aaa)
Program Name
Training of AAA
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 209
- 2020-21 223
- 2021-22 250
- 2022-23 277
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Student Benefited Under This Programme
Program Name
Inclusive Education
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 298
- 2020-21 293
- 2021-22 287
- 2022-23 288
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Vocational Training Provided
Program Name
AATMNIRBHAR Project
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 48
- 2021-22 70
- 2022-23 117
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No of Children Rehabilitated
Program Name
Through PCCU
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 651
- 2020-21 430
- 2021-22 550
- 2022-23 666
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Parent Trained on Handling Training With Their Children
Program Name
Mother's Training
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 28
- 2020-21 25
- 2021-22 25
- 2022-23 108
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Children With Disbility Provided
Program Name
Gait Training Program At Insitutional Basis
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 73
- 2021-22 30
- 2022-23 89
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No of New Born Children Screened
Program Name
Outreach Service
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 450
- 2020-21 386
- 2021-22 423
- 2022-23 393
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No of Children Rehabilitated
Program Name
Through PCCU
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 651
- 2020-21 430
- 2021-22 550
- 2022-23 666
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Parent Trained on Handling Training With Their Children
Program Name
Maother's Training
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 28
- 2020-21 25
- 2021-22 25
- 2022-23 107
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Children With Disbility Provided
Program Name
Gait Training Program at Insitutional Basis
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 73
- 2021-22 30
- 2022-23 89
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No of New Born Children Screened
Program Name
Outreach Service
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 450
- 2020-21 386
- 2021-22 423
- 2022-23 394
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No of Children Received Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services at Community Site
Program Name
GANESH PROJECT
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 142
- 2020-21 119
- 2021-22 114
- 2022-23 122
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No of Children Received Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services at Community Site
Program Name
GANESH Project
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 142
- 2020-21 119
- 2021-22 114
- 2022-23 122
Theory of Change
KIRAN Society is a non-profit organization based in India that works towards strives to be just that in the lives of children with different abilities and of marginalized communities. Through our rehabilitation, education, and vocational skills training programs, we bring holistic empowerment to the children. Founded in 1990 by a small group of people from various social, cultural, and religious backgrounds, our commitment to inclusivity started at the roots. Growing with our “bottom-up” philosophy at heart, we focus on uplifting our children along with the communities they reside in. This mission emphasizes individualized rehabilitation plans, small classrooms, family involvement, and sustainability with continuous opportunities for students to expand their independence.
KIRAN Society's mission is to promote the social and economic empowerment of marginalized communities, particularly women and children, through education, healthcare, and livelihood support.
Based on this mission and goal, KIRAN Society's Theory of Change may include the following components:
Vision and goals: A statement of KIRAN Society's ultimate desired impact, such as a society where marginalized communities have equal access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities.
Outcomes: A description of the specific changes that KIRAN Society aims to achieve, such as increased enrollment and retention of girls in schools, improved health outcomes for individuals affected by person with disability, and increased economic self-sufficiency for economically weaker sections
Activities: A list of the specific actions that KIRAN Society will take to achieve its outcomes, such as providing education and vocational training programs, offering healthcare services and support, and creating income-generating opportunities for person with disability and of marginalized communities.
Assumptions: A set of underlying beliefs and hypotheses about how KIRAN Society's activities will lead to the desired outcomes, such as the belief that access to education and vocational training will lead to increased economic opportunities and self-sufficiency for economically weaker section.
Indicators and measures: A list of metrics and data sources that KIRAN Society will use to track progress towards its outcomes, such as enrollment rates in schools, health indicators for individuals affected by person with disability, and income levels for marginalized youths and person with disability participating in economic empowerment programs.
Risks and mitigations: An assessment of potential obstacles or challenges that could hinder KIRAN Society's progress, such as social and cultural barriers to education and economic opportunities for women, and strategies for mitigating those risks.
Overall, KIRAN Society's Theory of Change likely focuses on addressing the root causes of inequality and marginalization through education, healthcare, and economic empowerment programs.
Milestones & Track Record
1. In 1994, the KIRAN Society was registered under the Societies Registration Act. of 1860
2. In 1995, KIRAN Society was registered under the Orthotics & Prosthetics Society of INDIA-OPSI, since KIRAN has served more than 45000 beneficiaries to provided them with orthotic &prothestic aids appliances
3. In 2010, the KIRAN Society was registered under the Rehabilitation Council of India, since onward KIRAN Society has provided higher education regarding Diplomas in special education till now more than 272 students were passed out from our organization and settled in good institutions.
4. In 1995, KIRAN SOCIETY officially established community-based a rehabilitation unit. this unit provided rehabilitation and educational services in the near peripheral area near about 20 districts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar states. and almost every year reached more than 25000 beneficiaries.
5. In 1999, the KIRAN Society was officially registered under Basic Shika Adhikari, Uttar Pradesh, since onwards KIRAN has provided basic, elementary, and special education in an inclusive setup to more than 4500 students who successfully passed out standard 8th.
Leadership Team
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Sangeeta J. K.
Executive Director
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Mr. H. P. Giri
Head (Finance)
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Mr. Khirod Bihari Sahu
Head of the Department (HR &Admin.)
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Ms. Nidhi Biswas
Director
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
100+
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Strength of Governing Body
18
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Diversity Metrics
40% women
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
Yes
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
Yes
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
Yes
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Organisation Structure
Yes
Awards & Recognitions
• MARY GLOWREY- LILIANE BREKELMANS (MGLB) Disability Award 2021) to KIRAN, CHAI (Catholic Health Association of India)
• Certificate of NGO Excellence Award (KIRAN) from Institute of Agriculture Sciences, BHU in the year 2020
• Awarded UP State for NGO Leadership in the year 2018
• Uttar Pradesh State Awarded for best leadership NGO in the Year 2018
• Certified of accreditation by the Credibility alliance in the year of 2017
• Lokamat Award for the Best NGO in the Year 2014
• Awarded by Global commitment towards inclusive education Award, UP state (19TH March 2013)
• Certificate of Appreciation by Hindustan Time (a leading newspaper in India) in the year of 2012
• Award of Best NGO by an organization of understanding fraternity, India-2012
• Andhra Pradesh Govt Award: Prayasa Award for The Working in Differently Able Field (2012)
• Andhra Pradesh Govt awarded: Prayasa Award for the working in differently able field (7th May 2008)
• National Trust Awarded by Best NGO in the year 2007-2008
• Awarded by Dr. J.E. Brandenburger Stifuting Award, from St. Gallen, Switzerland for working in long Social Service for the differently able ones and humanitarian in the year 2007
• Ramakrishna Jaidayal Harmony Award for the Best NGO in UP state in the Year 2006.
• Uttar Pradesh State Awarded for State-wise best NGO in the Year 2006
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AAATK6393G
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Registration ID
747/1993-94
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VO ID / Darpan ID
UP/2010/0028798
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12A
AAATK6393GE19945
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80G
AAATK6393GF20073
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FCRA
136760055
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CSR Registration Number
CSR00035812
Location
Other Details
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Parent Organisation
NA
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Sister Organisation
NA
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Society
Website
Financial Details
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2019-20
IncomeRs.57,793,597ExpensesRs.74,865,080Admin ExpensesRs.2,994,603Program ExpensesRs.71,870,477Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2020-21
IncomeRs.74,250,243ExpensesRs.65,536,405Admin ExpensesRs.7,864,368Program ExpensesRs.57,672,037Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2021-22
IncomeRs.68,057,117ExpensesRs.61,943,581Admin ExpensesRs.8,052,665Program ExpensesRs.53,890,916Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2022-23
IncomeRs.74,777,451ExpensesRs.65,154,095Admin ExpensesRs.11,043,701Program ExpensesRs.54,110,394Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it.