INVESTING
IN POTENTIAL.
BUILDING FUTURES.
empowers underprivileged youth and communities through education, housing, and life skills.
We create sustainable change by fostering opportunity, equity, and resilience; especially for those affected by poverty and homelessness.
THE MANNU KALA FOUNDATION
OUR OBJECTIVES
Increase Access to Quality Education
Fund and support programs that provide children and young adults - particularly from underprivileged backgrounds - access to quality schooling, vocational training, and digital literacy.
OUR OBJECTIVES
Support Youth in Crisis
Partner with schools, shelters, and local agencies to provide education, mentoring, and stability to homeless or at-risk youth.
OUR OBJECTIVES
Build Transitional Housing Solutions
Invest in or co-develop safe, temporary housing solutions that support individuals and families moving out of homelessness toward independence.
OUR OBJECTIVES
Scholarship and Sponsorship Initiatives
Provide need-based and merit-based scholarships for students who show potential but lack resources, including those affected by homelessness.
OUR OBJECTIVES
Education Infrastructure Projects
Build or refurbish schools, libraries, or digital learning centers in underserved communities; particularly in rural or high-need areas.
OUR OBJECTIVES
Empower Women and Girls Through Education
Champion gender equity by funding targeted educational programs for women and girls, breaking the cycle of poverty and marginalisation.
OUR OBJECTIVES
Promote Financial Literacy and Life Skills
Support life-readiness programs that teach budgeting, employment preparation, and emotional resilience for those experiencing hardship.
OUR OBJECTIVES
Fund Research and Advocacy
Sponsor research and policy advocacy focused on long-term, systemic solutions to homelessness and education inequality.
OUR OBJECTIVES
Create Sustainable Partnerships
Work with governments, corporates, and NGOs to co-create sustainable, community-led solutions that extend the Foundation’s impact beyond direct service.
OUR OBJECTIVES
Foster Volunteerism and Civic Duty
Encourage individuals - especially youth - to take part in giving back through structured programs, fellowships, and volunteering opportunities tied to the Foundation’s cause.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Mannu Kala is a visionary healthcare entrepreneur whose journey from Kashmir to the Gold Coast reflects a deep commitment to innovation and social impact. As Co-Founder of KnG Healthcare, he played a key role in expanding critical health services during the COVID-19 pandemic. With multiple master’s degrees and recognition among Australia’s top young business leaders, Mannu blends academic excellence with real-world impact. His focus on creating jobs, supporting vulnerable communities, and fostering cross-cultural collaboration continues to shape the mission of the Mannu Kala Foundation.
