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I believe education has the power to not only change the future but the perception, idea, and an entire generation,” says Priyanka, a determined community educator whose life story is a testament to the transformative power of education. Priyanka comes from a modest household, where she resides with her family. As the eldest child, she

Khushi and Laxmi hail from an outskirts slum in Bhubaneswar, where they’ve been friends since childhood and are currently studying at the same college pursuing their B.Ed. Both harbor dreams of securing government jobs and becoming full-time teachers after completing their B.Ed. However, the challenge lies in the fact that their slum, situated on the

Before completing her graduation, Vani got married at a young age due to societal pressure and a conservative environment. In their conservative setting, marriage meant less freedom for women to work outside the home. Vani, always a bright student, knew that after marriage, she couldn’t pursue a profession. Despite her dreams, she accepted this reality.

Bhagyashree hails from the outskirts of Cuttack City. She became a part of the EmpowerEducator Program in 2021, nearly three years ago. Following the program, she established her own learning center and swiftly gained popularity as a teacher within her community. Actively engaged in the program, Bhagyashree took the initiative to assist other teachers in

Parvati, a dedicated college student in Bhubaneswar, hails from the humble surroundings of a Bhubaneswar slum in Odisha. With an unwavering passion for teaching, she embarked on a journey to secure teaching positions at various schools alongside her studies. Regrettably, her aspirations were met with challenges. Parvati often found herself unable to clear teaching aptitude

Rakesh, a resident of a slum in Cuttack, Odisha, worked as an assistant in a small shop in his neighborhood. His daily tasks included organizing shelves, maintaining shop hygiene, and assisting customers. He took great pride in his work, always completing his tasks with enthusiasm. However, deep inside, Rakesh carried a regret. He felt that