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Bookworm Trust

Empowers children by providing diverse and simple children's books through multiple programmes and resources

  • Bronze Certified 2023
  • 80G
  • 12A
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  • Overview

  • PROGRAMS

  • People

  • ABOUT US

  • FIELD VISIT

Cause Area

Primary Sectors

Secondary Sectors

Financials

  • 2024

    Total Income
    Rs.15,218,590
    Total Expenses
    Rs.15,323,800
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.4,769,429
    Program Expenses
    Rs.10,554,371
    Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it.

Geographies Served

Programs

  • Libraries in Schools Programme(LiS)

    District

    State

    District

    North Goa

    States

    Goa

    The Libraries in Schools (LiS) program currently runs across 100 schools in Goa. It promotes literacy and learning among new readers through carefully selected, age-appropriate books and storytelling.

  • Mobile Outreach Programme(MOP)

    District

    State

    District

    North Goa

    States

    Goa

    The Traveling Library/ Mobile Outreach Program currently serves 10 community sites, which will double in 24-25. It extends library access to diverse groups of children.

  • Library & Resource Centre

    District

    State

    District

    North Goa

    States

    Goa

    Bookworm runs five children’s libraries and activity spaces in Panjim, Saligao, Aldona, Cacra, and Chimbel which are ideal for creative and critical learning. The libraries play host to book talks, author events, and engagements with the visual arts.

  • Professional Development Programme

    District

    State

    District

    North Goa

    States

    Goa

    Andhra Pradesh

    Karnataka

    Odisha

    Puducherry

    Tamil Nadu

    West Bengal

    Arunachal Pradesh

    Assam

    Bihar

    Delhi

    Gujarat

    Haryana

    Himachal Pradesh

    Jammu and Kashmir

    Jharkhand

    Madhya Pradesh

    Maharashtra

    Nagaland

    Punjab

    Rajasthan

    Uttar Pradesh

    Uttarakhand

    Telangana

    Kerala

    Chhattisgarh

    Bookworm's provides professional development program for children's library professionals, teachers and educators across 21 states in India. Its flagship offering is the Library Educator's Course, certified by the Tata Institute for Social Sciences (TISS). Bookworm conducts school library audits, and a host of other online and in-person training program, which aim to strengthen library practices and learning, and grow the cadre of library educators.

  • Visual Arts

    District

    State

    District

    North Goa

    States

    Goa

    Visual Arts is embedded across all Bookworm programs, and highlighted by participation in art and culture festivals

  • Home Based Libraries

    State

    States

    Goa

    The Home Based Library project reaches children who may not be able to access our library services and whose needs may be distinct. Refreshed Play Sets which include a main book, lesson plan, activities based on the main book, stationary, tactile toys, puzzles and tablet are being delivered to children who are part of the Home Based Library project in Goa

Impact Metrics

  • Overall Children Reached Across Programmes

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2016-17 0
    • 2017-18 0
    • 2018-19 0
    • 2019-20 0
    • 2020-21 0
    • 2021-22 0
    • 2022-23 20000

  • Educators Engaged Across Programmes

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2020-21 0
    • 2021-22 0
    • 2022-23 1300

  • Schools Tapped

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2022-23 150

  • Communities Across States in India

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2022-23 20

Leadership Team

  • Oscar Braganza

    Trustee

  • Karen Almeida

    Trustee

  • Dr. Lucio Fernandes

    Trustee

  • Dr. Fernando Noronha

    Trustee

  • Pritha Sardessai

    Trustee

  • Rekha Raghunathan

    Executive Director

Demographics & Structure

  • Organisation Strength

    None

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AACTB3663Q

  • Registration Number

    PNJ-BK4-00026-2014

  • CSR Form 1

    Not Available

  • 80G

    AACTB3663QF20214

  • 12A

    AACTB3663QE20214

  • FCRA

    Not Available

About

  • Headquarters

    Panaji, Goa

  • Since

    2005

Impact

As of 2022-23, Bookworm has reached 20,000 children across its programs, engaged 1,300 educators, and tapped 150 schools.

Vision and Mission

Bookworm's vision is 'To inspire and develop a love for reading as a way of life, and nurturing humane engagement, in everyone'.

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    House No. 127 (Old Saraswati Vidyalaya), Mala, Fontainhas, Panaji, Goa

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

  • Sub Type

    Trust

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Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management