Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences, Bhubaneswar
World’s Largest Indigenous Education Institution

Help children fight for their right to learn.

Children in India continue to suffer due to issues such as lack of healthcare, malnutrition, poor hygiene, illiteracy and exploitation. KISS is dedicated to reducing hunger, poverty, illiteracy and unemployment by providing free accommodation, education and vocational training.

KISS University College

Support us in providing home to the homeless, education to the uneducated and employment to the unemployed.

Your small contribution will go a long way in changing children’s lives. It can give them a new start in life.

40,000+ Existing students at KISS Bhubaneswar
40,000+ Empowered alumni across society
80,000 Students directly impacted
KG to PG Free education, food, accommodation and healthcare
KISS Foundation
About KISS

KISS is a fully free residential home for 80,000 students in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) since the year 2015.

It is registered under Societies Act XXI of 1860. Its higher education unit, KISS Deemed to be University, has been declared Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, New Delhi since 2017.

KISS has been conferred UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize 2022 for its contribution to preservation of indigenous languages.

Focus Areas

A complete model of education and empowerment.

KISS works across education, wellbeing, sustainability, indigenous rights and long-term human development.

Holistic Education

Supporting learning, growth and confidence through a complete residential education model.

Gender Equality & Girl Child Empowerment

Strengthening girls’ education, dignity, safety and opportunities.

SDGs

Contributing to sustainable development through education, health, equality and empowerment.

Climate Crisis

Encouraging awareness, responsibility and green practices for a sustainable future.

Sports for Empowerment

Using sports to build discipline, confidence, leadership and opportunity.

Skill Development

Providing vocational and life-skill learning for future readiness.

Covid 19 Intervention

Supporting vulnerable communities and students through care and timely intervention.

Voice of Indigenous Rights

Amplifying indigenous identity, dignity, rights, culture and representation.

Philanthropy

Creating meaningful change through giving, compassion and institutional responsibility.

The KISS Model

Inspiration. Innovation. Impact.

The KISS model is built on the transformative power of education, signature solutions and the creation of an indigenous revolution.

Inspiration

Transformative power of education.

Innovation

Our signature solutions for indigenous education and empowerment.

Impact

Creating an indigenous revolution through education, care and opportunity.

KISS Deemed to be University

KISS Deemed to be University is the higher education wing of Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences and the only university in the world exclusively for indigenous scholars.

The students pursue their research in the world class residential campus with all facilities provided to them, absolutely free of cost.

It focuses on teaching and research in unique and emerging areas of knowledge related to Tribal Culture, Philosophy, Heritage, Linguistics and Literature, Science and Technology, Tribal Resource Management, Tribal Legal Studies and Tribal Rights.

KISS University Campus
Human Impact

Education is the path to dignity, opportunity and social change.

KISS supports children and youth by giving them a safe home, free education, food, healthcare, vocational training and the confidence to build a better life.

G20 Events at KISS KISS Philanthropy KISS Foundation Events Janjatiya Khel Mohatsav at KISS
Student Statistics

Direct and indirect impact at scale.

70% of the student body is female. Satellite centres are exclusively for girls.
2 Million indigenous youth to be educated by KISS.
8 Million lives indirectly reached through the KISS movement.
Satellite Centres

Extending the KISS mission beyond Bhubaneswar.

KISS Kalahandi
KISS Balasore
KISS Baripada
KISS Balangir
KISS Delhi
Questions

Frequently asked questions.

Simple information for donors before making a contribution.

How will my donation help?

Your donation supports free education, accommodation, food, healthcare, vocational training and holistic care for children at KISS.

Can I enter a custom amount?

Yes. You can select a suggested amount or enter your own contribution in the donation form.

What happens after I submit the form?

You will be redirected to the checkout and payment page to complete your contribution.

What details should I provide?

Please enter your correct name, email address and mobile number. PAN may be added if required for donation records.

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