A Registered Trust — Indian Trusts Act, 1882 · Donations exempt under Sec. 80G
Project Akshar
Lighting Up Futures in Kashmir
हर अक्षर · नई आशा · उज्ज्वल भारत
Educating Children · Empowering Women · Strengthening Communities · Building the Nation
Project Akshar is a joint mission of Indian Bravehearts, Queeniefied Events and the Indian Army, led by our co-founder Sarah D. Rawat alongside Preeti Yadav. It began in a small village just five kilometres from the Line of Control, where we found classrooms that lacked the most basic essentials — desks, books and stationery — yet were filled with children rich in resilience and courage. Our aim is simple: to make their classrooms match their spirit.
We have identified 11–12 primary and secondary schools across border villages, and distributed essential learning materials so that students can study with dignity and comfort. Talent exists everywhere; opportunity does not. Project Akshar exists to close that gap — one child, one woman, one village at a time.
Why Project Akshar
What we witnessed in a village near the Line of Control is not unique. The same gap — between talent and opportunity — exists across villages, small towns, tribal regions and border areas throughout India. Children there dream of becoming teachers, doctors, scientists, soldiers and leaders; women aspire to be skilled, independent and confident. All they need is a chance.
That is why Akshar is more than a distribution drive — it is a nation-building movement. Education creates direction; empowerment creates transformation. When a child learns, they build a better future; when a woman becomes self-reliant, an entire family rises with her. The impact multiplies.
Education for Every Child
- Educational support and learning resources
- School engagement and motivation programmes
- Career awareness and mentorship
- Digital learning opportunities
- Leadership and life-skills development
Empowering Women
- Skill development and training
- Entrepreneurship support
- Financial and digital literacy
- Sustainable livelihood opportunities
- Leadership development
Vision 2030 — our goals
Impact in Numbers
From the Ground
“Your future matters. Your dreams matter. And India stands with you.”
Mission Leads
Sarah D. Rawat
Co-Founder, Indian Bravehearts · Project Lead
An officer's wife, motivational speaker and champion of women's empowerment, Sarah drives Akshar's work for the children and women of the valley.
Preeti Yadav
Founder, Queeniefied Events · Project Partner
Entrepreneur and founder of the women's community Swawlambani, State Director for Miss Universe (UP & Punjab) and a Sarojini Naidu Award honouree, Preeti brings her platform to the cause.
CSR Partnership Opportunity
₹2 Crore- Educational infrastructure — desks, furniture, library corners₹80 L
- Student education kits — bags, notebooks, stationery₹40 L
- Women empowerment programmes₹30 L
- School adoption & community programmes₹20 L
- Logistics & project execution₹20 L
- Monitoring, documentation & impact reporting₹10 L
Funding focus: Corporate CSR partnerships · NRI contributions · NGO fundraising platforms. Partners receive impact reports, documentation and CSR visibility.