About Margam Foundation

News and Events

We need to act on signs of child abuse

“We read about it every day in the papers; we are disgusted by it; but what should we do about it? Unlike other crimes, Read More +

Banglore , 12/04/2016

Infant mortality rate: Target set by Millennium Development Goals not met

“Under MDG 4, one of the targets is to reduce Infant Mortality by two-thirds between 1990 and 2015 Read More +

Delhi , 15/05/2016

Testimonials

“Thank you for the assistance you provided in my job searching. During a short period of using your website I have found several vacancies where my skills can be used.

Brittany Freeman

Manager

Margam is a free and independent humanitarian organization working to create lasting change in the lives of children, families and communities living in poverty and injustice.  Since 2000 it is registered as a non-profit association originated in Kannur.

The focus of our activities is on social work, child rights, child development and education. Our activities are directed to the well being of children ensuring children to have access to education, health, protection and participation.

The financing of our work is based on donations from about 20.000 private persons and companies as well as on public grants from the Ministry.

Every child deserves a bright future and the best chance for it. We are strongly committed to ensuring children not only to survive, but to thrive. 

Our Vision

Every child will have the opportunity to attain an excellent education, achieve his/her fullest potential and participate in and contribute to all aspects of life.

Our Mission

To expand opportunities and enhance the quality of the life of children. We lead positive social change through education, volunteering advocacy and service.

Margam was created to dramatically increase the academic achievements, self-esteem and life opportunities of children living in undeserved communities by increasing their mastery of the basic skills; raising children's academic expectations and self-esteem; empowering parents.

How you can be a part

For Donors

For decades Margam Foundation has been working with the most disadvantaged children to provide them better healthcare, education opportunities and protection from physical and mental exploitation. In India, we go right in the middle of the poorest communities with our development projects and help children be children. We rid them from the clutches of malnutrition, send them to schools, help pregnant women deliver safe, pull children out of child labour – all with an aim to give children a happy childhood.

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NRI Support

Donations made by NRIs, like ones from Indian individuals are put into unrestricted funding. This means that these monies are used by the organization to fund its most important programs; this in turn means, reaching the most vulnerable and deprived children. These donations, save lives, help educate children and provide them protection and support.

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For Corporates

For decades Margam Foundation has been working with the most disadvantaged children to provide them better healthcare, education opportunities and protection from physical and mental exploitation. In India, we go right in the middle of the poorest communities with our development projects and help children be children. We rid them from the clutches of malnutrition, send them to schools, help pregnant women deliver safe, pull children out of child labour – all with an aim to give children a happy childhood.

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Donate Monthly

Regular contributions enable us to bring predictability to our programmes which means we can plan and implement our projects better. This further means deprived children get uninterrupted access to education, regular health check-ups and protection from all forms of exploitation.Regular gifts from our generous donors help us plan and execute life-saving programmes. It also enables us to be better prepared to serve children in case of emergencies and disasters.

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How Real Gifts Works?

In India, there are millions of people living below the poverty line . Your support will provide livelihood assistance for poor families, education assistance for children, water resources for a village/ slum and contribute towards other needs across our country. They are real people with real needs. World Vision with its unique programme, Real Gifts, strives to bring sustainable development in the lives of these people.

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Testimonials

  • “ I am extremely happy to be a part of Margam Foundation, as I have always appreciated their work in the area of holistic child development. It is important for all of us to work towards ensuring that no child is denied the access to education.

    Brittany Freeman

    Manager
  • “I would like to express my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Margam Foundation and my sponsor who has supported me with Rs. 25,000 towards my school fees.

    Sindhu Kala

    Manager

Contact Us

Chettipeedika, Kannur, Kerala 670004 | Email : info@margamfoundation.com
Call Us : 91 9447483916 + 0497 2762700

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