Kolping India is a national level humanitarian organization, registered under “Trust Act”. The organisation is involved in socio-economic development of marginalized groups and communities through promoting, strengthening community-based organisations (CBOs) and focusing on their integrated development.
Kolping India’s core intervention lies in reducing poverty manifested in many forms. The multi- dimensional poverty could be simply stated as denial of opportunities. Kolping India continued to uphold its mission of empowering marginalised community groups by offering the growth opportunities through education, information dissemination, continuous handholding, facilitating development projects, networking and linkages to services.
Kolping has experienced a phenomenal growth in India ever since its inception in 1962. Kolping has taken a strong root in the southern states of India cutting across caste and creed. In order to leverage the resources and expertise of other organizations, Kolping India networks with Institutions such as Schools, Colleges, Universities, Research Institutes and Non-Profit Organization’s to serve people more efficiently and effectively.
Drawing inspiration from the life and work of Blessed Adolph Kolping, Kolping India has been functioning in two domains as Kolping National Membership Association and a National humanitarian Organization registered under Indian Trust Act.
Kolping India National Membership Association works on a membership model, where every person who subscribes to the values and principles of Adolph Kolping; and adhere to the guidelines of Kolping India National Association becomes a Kolping member. The membership with Kolping India is voluntary and renewed every year by paying an annual membership subscription. Kolping India National Membership Association presents a wide canvas of people from different cultures, languages, religion all bond together under a distinct identity of a Kolping Family. The steady growth of the membership year-on-year stands testimony to the dynamic nature of Kolping India which continues to attract people from all walks of life particularly those from the marginalised communities.
Kolping India has built a strong and vibrant community-based organisations predominantly comprising of people from marginalised communities, spread across 5 States in India.
The members at village level form Kolping Family Associations or simply called Kolping Groups. Of the total members, women constitute 93% and the rest 7% are men.
Kolping India National Membership Association is organised as a vibrant social structure functioning at several levels complementing each other, sharing roles and responsibilities in a democratic, representative federation model. Fostering the spirit of ‘One Global Family’ among the members has been the bottom line of our activities and the Family concept is set as the benchmark.
Among the members of Kolping International, Kolping India is the largest development support organization in Asia and the second largest worldwide next to Germany. With a discreet identity of Family concept, Kolping India has an edge to reach out to the most disadvantaged through the committed development partners.
Kolping India primarily works among people who are marginalised and deprived of basic needs through ‘help for self-help’ approach. Kolping India supports the process of identifying and organising the aforesaid people into groups known as ‘Kolping Families’ through partnering with Diocesean Social Service Societies. As the organisation works on a membership model, every person who becomes a member, subscribes to the values & principles of Adolph Kolping and the guidelines of Kolping India.
The Kolping Family comprises of 10 - 20 individuals living in close proximity, comes together to engage in social and economic development activities that benefit the self, the group and the society. Regular savings and lending are an integral part of the group's operation besides initiatives to solve social issues and problems. Kolping India supports the members to improve their quality of life in aspects like – education and skill development, health and sanitation, income generation, shelter support and disaster relief.
Capacity building is a core & ongoing activity that educates the members with new insights and learning. It is done through formal training, seminars and workshops besides informal input sessions during the group meetings. The themes of capacity building programs are broadly classified into group governance, civic awareness and entrepreneurship development . The members are guided and facilitated to access Government schemes and services.
With an emphasis on sustainability and continuity of the programs, Kolping has put in place a financial management system to revolve funds among Kolping Families.
What is too difficult for individuals and what they often fail to achieve becomes feasible without much effort when joined forces supporting and strengthening each other pursue their goals.
Kolping India’s guiding principles is derived from the above quote of our founder Bl. Adolph Kolping. Individuals from marginalized communities who are deprived of basic needs and opportunities for development, tend to play a mutual supportive role when they form into collective as Kolping Family. The Kolping Family provides its members a platform for collective discernment which in due course of time bind the members together developing ‘One Heart and Mind’ under the discreet identity of Kolping Family. The members in group share ideas, opinions, feedback, and solutions in a supportive environment leading to collective decision and shared responsibilities to resolve their own problems and that of their community.
Whether you are interested in supporting our infrastructure projects, volunteering at our events, or donating to a cause that resonates with you, Kolping India offers numerous ways for you to contribute to social change. Join us in our mission to create a better, more equitable future for all.
The greatest fulfillment comes from helping others. By volunteering with Kolping India, you can create lasting change in the lives of those who need it most—children, families, and communities in need.
Your support today can make a difference tomorrow.
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