ABOUT US

ESO KICHU KORI (EKK) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing higher education opportunities to academically brilliant students from very low-income families. Unlike other organizations that focus on literacy and primary education, EKK is committed to advocating for progressive change by enabling talented students from underprivileged backgrounds to pursue their education. Our goal is to help these students reach their full potential, prepare for fulfilling careers, and ultimately contribute to the overall development of society. 

We have all encountered stories of meritorious students who excel in public examinations but are unable to continue their education due to financial constraints. For instance, one student might top the Medical Entrance Examination while his father runs a tea stall; another might achieve over 80% marks in Higher Secondary while working in a Bidi manufacturing unit to make ends meet. The list of such stories goes on, highlighting the challenges faced by these talented individuals.

Despite some efforts from a few generous individuals, there had been no sufficient organized initiative to address this problem. This gap inspired the creation of an organization dedicated to meeting the needs of these poor but meritorious students. From this vision, EKK emerged and became a registered society under the West Bengal Societies Act in February 2007.

We aim to achieve our mission through several project-based aid programs for high school and professional studies. We will not consider caste or religion in our selection process. Aid will be awarded solely on merit to economically disadvantaged students.

Our primary goal is to foster the social and economic development of economically backward communities. We strive to create an environment that promotes the acceptance of social parameters like education. By continuously expanding opportunities for economic development and social restructuring, we hope to bring about sustainable progress for the community.

THE STORY BEHIND

In the year 2006, the idea of ‘Eso Kichu Kori’ came into existence, on the then trending social networking site Orkut.  'Eso Kichu Kori’ is the first of the few organizations in Kolkata which took the initiative to do something for the society  by using  social media.

The members of ‘Eso Kichu Kori’ researched and found that, after completion of secondary education, the number of school drop-outs increased the most in the state. This came as a shock to several like-minded people. Hence, the journey began by coming out of boundary of the virtual media and physically going into the society. In February 2007, 'Eso Kichu Kori’ registered itself under the West Bengal Society Registration Act. 

EIt is the constant endeavour of this organization to  build a lifelong relationship with the students, 'Eso Kichu Kori’ stands by the truly needy but meritorious students through two projects – ‘MEDHA’ and ‘SOPAN’. 

Under the ‘MEDHA’ Project, after the publication of the results of the secondary examination, the needy but very talented students are searched and selected. We provide them with books, stationery, and other essential items and carry out consistent monitoring and mentorship to guide and enable them to move forward in their lives.

'Eso Kichu Kori’ stands by the truly needy but meritorious students who get a chance to study medicine or engineering in a government college under the 'SOPAN' project. 

It is the constant endeavour of this organization to  build a lifelong relationship with these underprivileged meritorious students. All these students are coming forward to take the organization forward. Even during the Covid pandemic, 'Eso Kichu Kori’ did not stop. 

We also celebrate the foundation day of ‘Eso Kichu Kori’ every year by honoring a person who has made a significant contribution to the field of education for needy but meritorious students. The name of this event is ‘BORENYO’.

We are from different professions, different backgrounds, different age groups, different places.  We are all driven by the idea of doing something good for society.  And we do it together. We need more hands like yours, please reach out to us to register as a volunteer.