Every Dream Has a Story
People of Akanksha
A living collection of authentic stories and experiences from the students, parents, teachers, partners, staff, board members, and volunteers who form the heart of The Akanksha Foundation.
The people behind the journey
Stories that stay with you
Akanksha is experienced differently by every person who is part of it. The following stories capture individual experiences, shared aspirations and the everyday realities that make up our collective journey.
A Mother's Dream
Rupali
Parent
Everyone Calls Me Didi
Dhanklakshmi
Teacher, The Akanksha Foundation
The Game Beyond Winning
Subhash Ghodake
Staff
What Happens When We Listen
Zarna Sangharajka
Manager, Counselling Team
The School That Came Home
Surendra Waghmare
Project Manager, The Akanksha Foundation
A Little Faith Goes a Long Way
Mandira Purohit
School Leader, Sitaram Mill Compound Mumbai Public School, The Akanksha Foundation
A Grandmother's Light
Vimal
Grandmother
My work is my temple
Rakesh Ghone
Senior Manager, Social Work Department
Be The Change
Rahul Dongare
Assistant Manager, Alumni Support and Engagement (ASE) Program
They Still Call Me Their Adopted Mom
Chitra Vishwanath
Senior Program Specialist, Akanksha Foundation
Why Should Sports Belong Only to Boys?
Vaidehi, Shravani, Sakshi
Students (Grade 10), Shindewadi Mumbai Public School
It Is Never Too Late
Divya Gajare
Office Helper