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story centre
In India, 410 different languages are spoken, not to mention the hundreds
of dialects. This is why India, more than many other countries, needs to
foster and actively develop interest and skills in languages; and therefore
translations become necessary. Katha believes that stories in translation
help the youth of our country develop a greater awareness and understanding
of other cultures and perspectives, which is vital for a pluralistic, multilingual
society like India’s.
Stories give us access to insights and skills needed to live in a pluralistic society like India. Stories can and do help develop active tolerance skills in us, an ability that comes from a greater maturity and understanding of ground realities (as opposed to the passive tolerance that many of us have today). Stories are a vicarious way to learn more about ourselves.
Katha's main aim is to enhance the joy of reading for children and adults, for experienced readers as well as for those who are just beginning to read. And, inter alia, to -
- Stimulate an interest in lifelong learning that will help children grow into confident, self-reliant, responsible and responsive adults.
- Help break down gender, cultural and social stereotypes.
- Encourage and foster excellence, and applaud quality literature and translations in and between the various Indian languages.
- Enhance the joys of reading for all.
The Katha philosophy has grown organically over the years. Today we work with students - from first to third and fourth generation schoolgoers, especially girls - our future decision makers. And with teachers, from the preschool to higher education continuum. Katha with its many volunteers and passionate teams shows that we can make a difference!
We at Katha believe that creativity is fun and that excellence is within everyone's reach. We believe in human dignity and the potential each one of us has, and we strive to help it grow.
With several international recognitions to its credit, including the NASDAQ STOCK MARKET EDUCATION AWARD in 2002, and the “Indian Booker” in 2006, Katha is known for its endeavour to spread the joys of reading, knowing, and living amongst adults and children, the experienced reader and the neoliterate.
strategy statement
Our Vision 2020 focuses on children, starting with books for toddlers and
reaching out to teenagers and young adults. Our work bridges the UN’s vision
of culturelinking with the building of imagination in children and adults.
language
activism
Our grassroots work in language, culture and translation
strives to culturelink the incredibly pluralistic country that
is India.
our translation credo
To bring the best of Indian fiction translated into Indian
homes, for children, teens and adults.
the bookshop
Our award-winning books for children benchmark quality
publishing for children and adults.
reading campaign
An exciting and innovative way of bringing large numbers of
urban children into assured reading skills: 60-600 words before
the age of 8.
awards
Katha
Awards are
nationally
feted recognitions
in the field
of story and translation.
search for excellence
fellowships
tips
for contributors
translators
& editors
illustrators
children’s
writers
essays on translation
Katha's well-defined recipe enables India to use translation
as a non-divisive tool that fosters culturelinking.
katha
translation for equity network
There are 100 million youth in our country, stymied by lack
of English and hence unable to perform well in college. KTEN
addresses this obdurate problem.
utsavs and celebrations
Since 1992, Katha has brought India and the world together
to celebrate story India.
people
Team Katha has 160 enthusiastic people and more than 500 volunteers
who bring positive change in the lives of the people we touch. join
the community
our donors
