About Us
Learn about our journey, mission, and the people behind Karnataka Vidyarthi Koota.
Our History
Karnataka Vidyarthi Koota (KVK) Trust was established in the year 2010 by General Secretary and Managing Trustee Harsha Lakshman along with his schoolmates and childhood friends
Karnataka Vidyarthi Koota, one of the biggest NGOs in India, works towards creating awareness for the cause of Voluntary Blood Donation and its importance by motivating young blood donors and public with good health to self-drive themselves for donating blood voluntarily after attaining age of 18 years and thereby contribute in life saving moments and thereby eradicate the shortage of blood at times mostly needed, providing education aids and grants to deserving students who have been deprived with opportunities to aim for higher education due to poor financial background, provide platform for talented students to showcase their talent and thereby support people willing to purse their carrier in the field of art and culture.
Our Mission & Core Values
To empower underprivileged people through developmental initiatives focusing on educational, social, economic, cultural and technological aspects.
Cultural Preservation
Promoting and preserving Karnataka's language, arts, and traditions.
Driven by passion and rooted in unity.
Community Service
Addressing social needs through volunteer-driven initiatives.
Guided by humanity, impartiality, and voluntary service.
Excellence
Striving for the highest standards in all our endeavors.
Built on a foundation of neutrality, independence, and purpose.
Inclusivity
Welcoming all who share our love for Karnataka and its culture.
Empowering youth and embracing diversity with open arms.
Our Team
Operations & Field Program Manager
An entrepreneur passionate about social impact. Harish is the backbone behind our seamless event execution, with a focus on community betterment through expert management.
Cultural Mentor
A vibrant cultural torchbearer who empowers youth through folk dance and traditional arts. Rajesh brings creativity, energy, and a nurturing spirit to the KVK family.
Program Director
Known as 'Blood Harsha', he has over 14 years in social impact. Expert in strategy, fundraising, and public awareness, Harsha bridges gaps between community and governance.
Admin & Finance Support
A former IBM accountant, Divya supports operational management and brings a strong belief in education and continuous improvement to our mission.
Junior Tech Lead
Aspiring web developer and an entrepreneur, Rishi blends creativity with technical precision to deliver scalable and innovative digital solutions.
Tech Lead
A passionate web developer, Uttam leads with a vision for inclusive technology, mentoring teams and pushing boundaries of what’s possible on the web.
Tech Lead
Tech-savvy and driven, Druva crafts intuitive and robust web experiences. His passion for coding is matched only by his commitment to social good.
Our Certificates & Achievements
Lions Blood Bank
KVK was established by a group of friends from multiple disciplines across the country to contribute towards a cognitive society.
Rastrothaana Rakthanidhi
KVK Blood Link initiative was launched to support emergency blood needs.
Department of Transfusion
Modules introduced to Government School students as part of a mathematics workshop.
Department of Bood bank
Blood group testing and awareness for students from underprivileged backgrounds.
Indian Red Cross Society
Blood group testing and awareness for students from underprivileged backgrounds.