Gorakhi Village
Our community initiative that connects book donors with those in need, promoting knowledge sharing and literacy.
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Your Donation Journey Simple & Impactful
At GranthKosh, every library we build starts with a village—and every village has a story. Beyond just names on a map, these are vibrant communities full of dreams, resilience, and children with untapped potential. This blog takes you on a journey through some of the villages where your support brings real, lasting change.
Understanding the Heart of Rural India
Many of the villages we reach are tucked away in remote parts of India where access to quality education and resources remains a daily challenge. Schools often have only the bare essentials—blackboards, benches, and textbooks—but rarely any reading materials that nurture imagination and curiosity. These are the places where a box of colorful, age-appropriate storybooks can spark joy and transform lives.
The Schools: More Than Just Classrooms
Each village school we work with typically serves 100–300 students across Standards 1 to 7. Most are government primary schools, staffed by a few dedicated teachers who go above and beyond despite limited resources.
- A typical school profile includes:
- Number of students by grade
- Teaching staff and principal
- Infrastructure: number of classrooms, library room (if any), access to electricity or internet
- Medium of instruction (Gujarati, Hindi, English, etc.)
- Community involvement in school activities
he Process: From Selection to Delivery
When a donor chooses to fund a book set for ₹25,000, we match their donation with a village school based on need and readiness. Our logistics team then:
- Procures books from trusted publishers
- Assembles grade-wise sets (1st to 7th standard)
- Coordinates delivery with school staff
- Ensures safe handover with proper documentation
Donor Recognition & Transparency
- Every donation matters, and we ensure each donor is recognized meaningfully:
- Your name (or organization’s) is printed on bookplates inside each book
- A small donor appreciation banner is placed in the school
- You receive a digital certificate and impact report with photos
- You may even visit the school, if you wish!
Conclusion
These village stories are just the beginning. Behind every delivery, there’s a child discovering their first storybook, a teacher inspired to read aloud, and a community that feels seen and supported.
Your contribution is more than financial—it’s transformational.
Organizer
Esther Howard
Shinapar
District Name
Kutch
School Name
Divine PreSchool
120+
Children Benefited
250+
Books Donated
Recent Donors
Kyle Merwin
$5000
Ralph Edwards
$2000
Kyle Merwin
$25000
Devon Lane
$15000
Leslie Alexander
$5000
Albert Flores
$14000
Robert Fox
$7000
Brooklyn Simmons
$2000
Roy Pitter
10000
About Us
GranthKosh empowers communities to bring handpicked books to rural schools and villages across India. Through transparent donations, curated book sets (Grades 1–7), and direct partnerships with schools and volunteers, we help spark curiosity, values, and learning where it’s needed most.