Success Stories

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Story of a transformed family at GDF

Lets meet Saurav and Surbhi Burma - the eldest of 4 siblings living in a slum in Ballygunge Station.

2014 - Scenario when joined Gyan Deepak

  • Their father was an alcoholic and had taken loans to pay for his drinking habits.
  • Ravi and Ragini used to study in a government school in Garcha Road, Kolkata.
  • Ravi was studying in class 3 and Ragini was a student of nursery class.
  • They were always reluctant to attend their school because of the following reasons:
    •  Teachers never used to teach anything
    • Teachers were absent most of the times
    • Questions and answers were dictated before the exams to enable students to clear the exams every year
    • School environment was very depressing and miserable

2018 - Scenario when he joined Gyan Deepak

  • Their father has quit alcohol and has paid off his loans.
  • Both Ravi and Ragini are studying in English medium private schools now and their school fee is being funded by GDF.
  • Both of them are rank holders in their respective schools.
  • The entire family wakes at 5 am and goes to a nearby park to exercise.
  • Then they eat sprouts and sit for their studies after that (@ Naitik Shiksha classes at GDF).
  • Ragini wants to be a Drawing Teacher at Gyan Deepak and Ravi aspires to join the army when he grows up.

Saurav receiving medal and certificate on Gyan Deepak’s Prize Distribution Day - 16th Feb, 2021

School Report card of Saurav

Surbhi, standing proud and beaming with joy on receiving her prizes and medals at GDF

School Report card of Surbhi

Debesh Das

2018 - Scenario when joined Gyan Deepak 
- Debesh took paid tuition when he learned about GDF and was intrigued by the idea of 'free quality education'.
- Even though admissions were closed for class 8, his determination caused his journey with GDF. Considering his repeated visits and persistent commitment, the team gave him a chance. 
- Being a Bengali medium student, he faced challenges learning & speaking in English.
- During the pandemic times, he attended online classes. 
- Debesh joined the Samta team and took part in various activities to improve himself
- Debesh's father always inspired him to study hard and become successful and he wanted support to make his parents' dream come true.

 

2024 - Scenario after 6 years with Gyan Deepak 
- Came 1st in the Public Speaking Competition organized by GDF, where he delivered a speech on deforestation.
- Under the guidance of the educators of GDF, he secured 80% in his 10th board examination. 
- Debesh worked for GDF while studying for Higher Secondary, which helped him cover his study expenses.
- Debesh took commerce for further studies and scored 89% in Higher Secondary. His excellent results got him admission to St. Xavier's College. 
- He secured 1st position in Art & Craft where he made a Handmade Table light under the topic "Make In India".
- Debesh plans to take up Chartered Accountancy while pursuing a B.Com degree.

- His higher studies at St. Xavier’s College, the best and dream college of every student of Kolkata is fully sponsored by GDF