About-Karta Initiative

About Us

Bridging Opportunity Gaps for Marginalized Youth

The Karta Initiative is a UK-registered charity (CIO Registered Charity Number: 1173020) committed to addressing significant disparities in access to higher education, 21st-century skills, employment, and entrepreneurship opportunities for young people in the Global South. With a particular focus on girls and young women from marginalized communities, Karta is dedicated to breaking the intergenerational cycle of marginalization and transforming lives through equal opportunities.

Founded on the belief that equitable access to quality higher education, long-term mentorship, and robust social and cultural capital is key to empowering marginalized youth, Karta Initiative envisions a world where educational and workplace equality is achievable for all.

Our Purpose

At its core, The Karta Initiative exists to align potential with opportunity. By focusing on young people from marginalized communities, we aim to create pathways for equitable access to education, skills, and opportunities that empower them to break barriers, achieve their dreams, and contribute meaningfully to society.

Our Work

We focus on following key priorities to empower youth:

Imparting 21st-century skills to prepare young people for success in education and careers.
Improving access to quality higher education for underserved youth.
Providing long-term mentorship to guide students, build networks, and support career pathways.
Promoting meaningful employment aligned with skills and aspirations.
Supporting entrepreneurship to address challenges faced by marginalized communities.

Our Reach

Since our inception, The Karta Initiative has positively impacted over 20,000 rural students in India, working across multiple states and schools to provide scholarships, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities. With growing partnerships, we are expanding our work to Nepal, South African countries, and Latin America.

Our Values

Compassion : Firm belief in turning empathy into action.
Equity : Committed to fair access for marginalized youth.
Empowerment : Enabling young people to lead and inspire change.
Collaboration : Partnering with organizations and communities for lasting impact.
Innovation : Leveraging technology to overcome barriers in education and employment.

Our Trustees

Sectors: Business, Renewable Energy, Start-up
Regions: UK, India
Education: MBA Management & Strategy (Columbia Business School)
Organisation: Co-Founder at REConnect Energy Solutions

Sectors: Business, Renewable Energy, Start-up
Regions: UK, India
Education: MBA Management & Strategy (Columbia Business School)
Organisation: Co-Founder at REConnect Energy Solutions

Sectors: Business, Law
Regions: UK
Education: BA Law (University of Cambridge)
Organisation: Partner at Slaughter and May

Sectors: Education, NGO, Consultancy, School Associations, Inspection
Regions: Europe
Education: PGCE (Oxford), BA History (Swansea)
Organisation: Education Consultant at Andrew Nott Education Consultancy; Senior Advisor at RSAcademics; ISI Inspector at Independent Schools Inspectorate

Sectors: Over two decades working in education - spanning early years, school and university - with a focus on fundraising, communications and leadership.
Regions: UK, USA and Asia
Education: University of Oxford, MA in Modern History
Organisation: Director of Development at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)