Every morning starts early for Anand and Aman Yadav. At dawn, they walk 45 minutes from their home in Sukantapalli (outskirts of Kolkata, West Bengal) to the nearest railway station. From there, a local train takes them nearly 60 kilometers to Ballygunge, where they attend a govt school and then Gyandeepak Foundation’s after-school program.
It’s a journey that many would call exhausting — but for these two brothers, it’s a step toward something bigger.
Anand dreams of becoming a software engineer. Aman wants to be a doctor and serve the nation. They study in Class 9, live with their mother, while the father works away from home and are each other’s best friends, study partners, and biggest motivators.
Anand once found his subjects difficult and often felt lost in class. But with the consistent academic support and guidance from GDF, he has grown to enjoy studying — something he never thought possible. Aman, too, has sharpened his focus and commitment. Together, they study, revise, play indoor and outdoor games, and encourage each other every single day.
Their hard work paid off in a big way. Recently, Anand and Aman secured the 1st and 2nd positions in their respective classes — a proud moment that brought tears to their mother’s eyes. What once felt like a distant dream had become a reality.
More than marks, it was a sign that their journey — the long walks, the train rides, the quiet study hours — was worth it.
Both brothers are determined to build a better life for their family, become financially independent, and make their mother proud. Their story is one of grit, discipline, and the kind of brotherhood that uplifts not just each other, but everyone around them.
Anand and Aman are just two of the many stories being written every day at GDF. In just one of our centres, over 500 students are moving toward brighter, bolder futures — with nothing but determination, guidance, and a dream.
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Gyan Deepak Foundation
Suite no 10, 1st floor, 55, Gariahat Road, Kolkata – 700019 West Bengal
gyandeepak.ballygunge@gmail.com
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Gyan Deepak Foundation (GDF) is a registered NGO based in Kolkata with centres across Bihar, empowering underprivileged children through after-school education—led and driven by dedicated homemakers.