The Sundarbans:
Where Beauty Masks a Silent Struggle
Imagine a land where majestic tigers roam amongst tangled mangroves, a place where rivers braid into the vast Bay of Bengal. This is the Sundarbans, a breathtaking yet harsh world. Yet, beneath the beauty lies a struggle. Children, with eyes as bright as the Ganges dolphin, are denied the education they crave. Poverty forces them to fish alongside their parents, their futures uncertain. Women, the backbone of these communities, fight to raise their families amidst cyclones and rising tides. Their dreams, like the whispers in the reeds, go unheard. Will the Sundarbans echo only with the roar of the tiger, or can education be the song that empowers its children and women?
About US
Katakhali Swapnopuron Welfare Society (KSWS)
Katakhali Swapnopuron Welfare Society (KSWS) is a non-profit organization focused on fostering holistic development in the Sundarbans region of West Bengal, India. Its mission includes promoting education, child protection, adolescent health awareness, and women’s empowerment, aiming to catalyze positive transformation within the community.
APPLICATIONS OPEN!
KSWS Rural India Fellowship 2025-26
🌱 Teach. Support. Lead
2-Year Fellowship | Full-time in Sundarbans (WB)
Open to graduates and professionals
📅 Deadline: 4ᵗʰ May 2025, 11:59 PM IST
📞 Contact: +91 73639 77182
Empowering children through education. Help us brighten their future
The Katakhali Swapnopuron Welfare Society (KSWS) is a non-profit that educates and empowers children, youth, and women in the Sundarbans. We run an English-medium school and offer vocational training programs to promote self-reliance.
What We Do
Education for All
Child Protection and Welfare
Adolescent Health Awareness
Women’s Empowerment
Sustainable Practices
Our Work
Our Work – Quality in Every Step
In the enchanting yet formidable expanse of the Sunderbans, where the tangled mangrove forests weave a tapestry of challenges, the pursuit of quality education seemed like an unattainable dream. Swapnopuron, however, defied the odds and turned the impossible into reality. Venturing courageously into the remotest reaches of the Sunderbans, Swapnopuron emerged as a transformative force, unlocking the doors to education in areas where such opportunities were once scarce.
Srikumar Sir
Mentoring and Teaching
The Greatness of Humility: A Mentor Who Inspires
True greatness is not just about personal success—it is about using one’s achievements to uplift others. Shri Srikumar Chattopadhyay, a distinguished professional and retired Vice President of a renowned pharmaceutical company, embodies this principle. Despite his journey from Murshidabad to Mumbai, climbing the corporate ladder with dedication, he remains deeply connected to his roots.
As an advisory member of Swapnopuron Welfare Society, Shri Chattopadhyay’s commitment extends beyond guidance. His passion lies in Swapnopuron Shiksha Niketan, where he mentors students from grades 7 to 10 in mathematics through online sessions. His teaching sharpens their problem-solving skills while igniting bigger dreams.
Why Choose Us?
Transforming lives with education and empowerment.
Focused on grassroots empowerment.
English-medium schooling for brighter futures.
Vocational training & self-reliance programs.
Fighting child trafficking & early marriage.
Long-term solutions for lasting progress.
Our Work
In the enchanting yet formidable expanse of the Sunderbans, where the tangled mangrove forests weave a tapestry of challenges, the pursuit of quality education seemed like an unattainable dream. Swapnopuron, however, defied the odds and turned the impossible into reality. Venturing courageously into the remotest reaches of the Sunderbans, Swapnopuron emerged as a transformative force, unlocking the doors to education in areas where such opportunities were once scarce.
From its modest beginnings with just 25 students in 2012, Swapnopuron has blossomed into an institution with over 850 active students and 36 dedicated teachers by the year 2023.
Empowering children through education. Help us brighten their future
The Katakhali Swapnopuron Welfare Society (KSWS) is a non-profit that educates and empowers children, youth, and women in the Sundarbans. We run an English-medium school and offer vocational training programs to promote self-reliance.
Building Dreams in the Delta: (KSWS)
We provide education and empowerment programs, particularly for children, youth, and women, aiming to uplift the community and achieve social change.
Our Vision
Swapnopuron Welfare Society aims to empower, enlighten and engage young minds, propagate quality English-medium education and enable every child of the remote islands of Sunderbans to unleash his/her full potential and emerge as a true victor in life!
Our Mission
Creating a value-based society for women, children and adolescents of the remote areas of Sunderbans, with the aim of ensuring their entitlements through a rights-based approach, by the means of enhancing community participation and system strengthening.
Building Dreams in the Delta (KSWS)
We provide education and empowerment programs, particularly for children, youth, and women, aiming to uplift the community and achieve social change.
Our Vision
Every child in rural India will realize their full potential and emerge victorious in life through equitable, community-driven education.
Our Mission
KSWS aims to bridge the educational gap by empowering first-generation learners in the remotest parts of rural India, particularly the Sundarbans, through equal access to quality education. By fostering holistic learning outcomes, gender empowerment, and community development, we strive to create better futures, ensure equal opportunities, and drive meaningful societal change.
OUR SUPPORTERS
Our Works
Katakhali Swapnopuron Welfare Society
Satarupa Majumder
| Founder & Secretary
After leaving her corporate career in Kolkata, Satarupa Majumder was inspired to uplift remote communities in the Sundarbans. Visiting Hingalganj Island in 2012, she realized the deep lack of quality education. Determined to bring change, she founded Swapnopuron Welfare Society (SWS), creating an English-medium school amidst extreme challenges like floods and poor connectivity. Today, SWS runs multiple centers, impacting hundreds of children, focusing not just on education but also on building resilience and hope in one of India’s most vulnerable regions.
After 13 years in Kolkata, I craved a deeper impact. Leaving formal education, I pursued a dream: bringing literacy and opportunity to the Sundarbans. Starting with one play school, we now have 7 branches, educating 850 children. Witnessing their potential fuels my ambition to open 50 centres by 2026, empowering these remarkable children to dream big.
Sataruppa Majuumdar
Founder & Secretary
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Katakhali Swapnopuron Welfare Society
Ignite Young Minds
Invest in the future of Sundarbans children by supporting our literacy programs.
Break the Cycle
Support our fight against child trafficking and early marriage through education.
Empower Potential
Help us unlock the unlimited potential within each child through quality education.
Build Brighter Tomorrows
Be part of creating a future filled with opportunity for Sundarbans children.
2012
35 Students
Swapnopuron founded with local residents on board2015
95 Students
Board Rotation, Current members on board2018
160 Students
Land acquired at Joda Bottola, Hingalganj for construction of school building2021
785 Students
Extensive relief work for COVID second wave and Cyclone YAAS. New school building inaugurated2023
856 Students
Main school building and remote 5 branches become operational2024
900 Students
Expansion of new branches and facilities2025
950+ Students
Further development and growth across the regionOur Achievements
From a single seed, we’ve grown 5 schools, educating 950+ bright minds in the Sundarbans. Together, let’s cultivate even more dreams!
Our Branches
Hingalganj Branch
Ganesh Mondal Branch
Shahebkhali Branch
Kalitala Branch
Ghuni Branch
Support Us
In the heart of the Sundarbans, 950+ dreams bloom thanks to you. Invest in their future: fight child exploitation, unlock potential, and empower young minds through quality education. Together, let’s build a better future Tomorrow.
Every bit helps. Donate & build brighter tomorrows for Sundarbans kids.
