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Kind Circle Philosophy

Explore the core philosophy of Kind Circle, understand the significance of our logo, and learn how our platform operates to connect donors with deserving scholars. This page provides a comprehensive overview of our mission, values, and the seamless process that drives our community forward.

1. What is Kindness or Karuṇā?

Karuṇā is a Sanskrit word (Kara - to do) which means ‘selfless compassionate action’ that is taken to diminish the suffering of others. It is center (heart) of Eternal Human Happiness (Karuṇā Hriday - Kind Hearted).  Those who embrace Karuṇā, experience pure happiness and peace in their life. They treat everyone else as equal and as their brothers and sisters with an opportunity to help each other.

2. What is Kind Circle or Karuṇā Chakra?

The Kind Circle, or Karuṇā Chakra, emerges when we interact with the outside world through Karuṇā—selfless compassionate action—without any desire (Kaamana). This initiates a series of actions in our day-to-day lives that create a cascade of positive impacts (Chakra) to spread happiness and kindness. It is a manifestation of the invisible compassion that aims to alleviate the suffering of others, bringing hope and inspiring others to engage in similar actions. By embracing Karuṇā, we contribute to making our world a better place, one day at a time.

3. What is the Kind Circle Platform?

The Kind Circle Platform is a web-based service that enables individuals to set up scholarships, making education more accessible and affordable for deserving students in need. The platform empowers students in two significant ways:

  1. Vidya Dadati Vinayam: This phrase means "knowledge brings humility." Witnessing acts of Karuṇā (compassion) from benefactors during their formative years inspires students to dedicate their talents and knowledge to serving others for decades. Notable examples include Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, and many contemporary scholars who have made substantial contributions.
  2. Increased Lifetime Value: Each additional year of education can boost a student’s potential earnings by 10%. Therefore, a student who completes their graduation could earn over 50% more than if they had only completed up to Class 10.
4. How Does the Kind Circle Platform Work? Key Terminologies

The Kind Circle platform operates according to a model known as CIDD (Create, Involve, Discover, Disburse):

  1. Create Your Circle of Kindness: Establish a virtual NGO by setting a theme, defining a purpose, and initiating various actions.
  2. Involve Your Friends and Family: Encourage them to join as donors, partners, interviewers, and mentors.
  3. Discover Scholars & Disburse Scholarships: Select deserving students from a curated list and distribute scholarships to them.

Key Terminologies:

  1. Karta: The primary administrator and creator of the Circle of Kindness. This individual acts as the super admin, assigning roles and permissions to other members within their Kind Circle.
  2. Sub-Karta: A secondary level of administrator who has all the capabilities of a Karta, except the ability to alter the Karta’s role.
  3. Managers: Members tasked with specific responsibilities and duties to oversee various activities within the Kind Circle.
  4. Donors: Individuals who have made financial contributions to your circle.

Note: Each Kind Circle must have at least one Karta to function. The Karta's role is transferable to another person at the discretion of the current Karta.

The "Kind Circle" logo visually represents its mission to spread kindness, happiness, and peace in all directions, creating a positive impact on society. At the center, the water drop symbolizes the initial act of kindness, while the concentric ripples radiating outward demonstrate how a single act propagates, influencing others and creating a ripple effect of goodwill.

Inside the water drop, a small red heart emphasizes that kindness originates from love and compassion. The surrounding blue shades convey calmness and unity, while the circular pattern encapsulates the idea that kindness, once initiated, expands infinitely, touching lives far and wide.

The logo is also imbued with the symbolic significance of the flame of a Diya (traditional oil lamp), representing knowledge and wisdom spreading everywhere. This directly connects with the Kind Circle motto, which is to provide scholarships to deserving students in need, enabling them to pursue their education and create a brighter future.

Overall, this modern and abstract design succinctly embodies the platform's core values and visually communicates its vision for a more compassionate and enlightened world.

1. What Types of Initiatives Can Be Undertaken on the Kind Circle Platform?

The Kind Circle Platform offers a versatile framework that allows Kartas to establish their Circle of Kindness with a specific theme and purpose, and launch various initiatives. The platform supports a wide range of themes, including but not limited to the following:

  1. Family Kind Circle: A personal way to support educational opportunities for someone within your own community or family, named after your family to foster a legacy of learning.
  2. Memorial Kind Circle: A heartfelt initiative to honor the memory of a loved one who has significantly impacted your life, such as a parent, spouse, teacher, or friend, continuing their legacy through future generations.
  3. Community Kind Circle: A community-centric approach that strengthens ties to your roots, supporting students from your local school, college, village, or community group (also known as an Alumni Kind Circle).
  4. Employee Kind Circle: A socially responsible method to support the educational needs of talented children from low-income families, including the children of employees.
  5. Organization Kind Circle: A corporate pathway for companies or foundations to sponsor scholarships that support specific causes, crises, or fields of study such as sports, music, law, or nursing, contributing to corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts.
2. How are Scholars (Beneficiaries) Selected?

The Kind Circle utilizes a common application form available on the Buddy4Study platform, which is used by students from schools and colleges to apply for scholarships. The Kind Circle team reviews these applications and verifies the accompanying documents. Based on the eligibility criteria for various Kind Circle scholarships, the team compiles relevant student profiles into the KC dashboard. This dashboard is then accessible to Karta, who make the final decisions regarding scholar selections.

3. Key Features of the Kind Circle Platform:
  1. 80G Certificate: All donations come with an 80G certificate, ensuring tax exemption and compliance with CSR requirements.
  2. Transparent Accounting: Features a passbook-style accounting system that provides clear and detailed financial records.
  3. Verified Student Pool: Includes a thoroughly vetted pool of students, ensuring the integrity and reliability of beneficiaries.
  4. Referral Option: Donors have the capability to refer students for scholarships directly.
  5. Direct Scholarship Disbursal: Scholarships are disbursed directly to students, streamlining the funding process.
  6. Fundraising Capabilities: Provides options for donors to initiate and engage in fundraising activities within their networks to support additional scholarships.
4. Kind Circle Page Settings:

1. KC Visibility Options:

  1. Public: The circle is fully visible on the Kind Circle page and appears in search results, allowing anyone to view its details including the list of donors and beneficiaries.
  2. Private: The circle is active with a dedicated URL but is not listed on the Kind Circle platform. Access is limited to those with the direct link shared with by Karta after login.
  3. Anonymous: The circle is publicly visible but operates in anonymous mode; even with access to the link, the details of donors and beneficiaries are concealed.

2. Role of Kind Circle Members (who joined your circle):

  1. As Mentor: KC member can be given option to mentor scholars.
  2. Invite your network as members: KC member can invite others as members of your KC.
  3. Nominate Students: KC member (Who donated to the KC Circle) can nominate student profiles to apply for KC scholarship.
  4. Donor: KC member can donate to circle.

3. Settings for each Kind Circle:

  1. KC Page URL: Choose between Public, Private or Unlisted.
  2. KC Basic Information: Includes mission, vision, and initiatives.
  3. List of Donors: Options to display publicly, anonymously, or only to other donors.
  4. Student Applications: To be determined (TBD).
  5. List of Beneficiaries: Choose to make this public, anonymous, or visible only to donors.
  6. Funds Overview: Display the total funds received and the balance as public, anonymous, or only to donors.
  7. Donation Button options:
    1. Can be activated for public fund raising
    2. Can be activated for group of private members (Membership authentication is required to donate)
    3. Or deactivated
5. Kind Circle Standard Pricing:
  1. Circle Formation or Setup Fee: A one-time fixed setup fee.
  2. Circle Operation: 10% of all donation.
  3. Annual Circle Maintenance Cost.
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