दान उत्सव · Daan Utsav 2026
Gift Values to Every Child,Because Character Matters
This October, help students build values alongside their studies.
“Education is the manifestation of the perfection already in man.”
Swami Vivekananda ·The Complete Works, Volume 4
Vision
Awaken · Choose · Transform
Mission
Engage · Enable · Empower
VIVA teaches universal human values to children of every faith and background.
Conversation with Swamiji
Ask a question. Swamiji answers in his own words.
Swami Vivekananda
1863 to 1902
Swamiji, what kind of education do we need?
“We want that education by which character is formed, strength of mind is increased, the intellect is expanded, and by which one can stand on one's own feet.”
The Complete Works, Volume 5: Conversations with Shri Surendra Nath SenGive Seva
Seva for students this October
Sponsor a Pocket Value Library
₹2,000 gives a school's students pocket books of Swamiji's sayings to carry every day.
Sponsor a LibraryOctober 2026
Days of seva this month
2 to 8 Oct Daan Utsav, the Joy of Giving Week
11 to 20 Oct Navaratri and Durga Puja
20 Oct Vijayadashami, a day to begin learning
28 Oct Sister Nivedita's Birth Anniversary
For Corporates
Partner with VIVA
- Bring Value Education to schools in the communities you care about.
- Sponsor Pocket Value Libraries through employee giving and Benevity, ₹2,000 a school.
- Become a Vivek Mitra, each employee a friend to a school through the year.
For Private and CBSE Schools
Bring VIVA to your school
- Value Education programme for your students.
- Free demonstration session for students and teachers.
- Pocket Value Library for every child.
“Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached.”
“Never think there is anything impossible for the soul.”
“Infinite faith and strength are the only conditions of success. Be cheerful.”
Questions
How do I donate from India?
Donate in rupees on GiveIndia by card, UPI or net banking.
Is my gift tax exempt?
Yes. Gifts are eligible under Section 80G for Indian taxpayers.
Can I give from outside India?
Yes. Donate on GiveIndia, or through Benevity if your workplace offers it, where your employer may match your gift. Ramakrishna Mission Gurugram holds FCRA registration.
How is my gift used?
It funds trained facilitators, classroom sessions and monitoring in schools.
Talk to us
partnerships@rkmviva.org+91 8884533631
