Impacting Lives

Arvind Sinha Communication for Social Impact
Arvind Sinha from Khagariya, Bihar, faced challenges in securing employment due to difficulties in public communication. Determined to improve, he joined DC's Mobikaar programme to enhance communication skills for...

Annu Kumari From Modest Beginnings to Scientific Success
"From Bihar to Dehradun, Sugandh Kumari's journey is a tale of ambition and resilience. Raised by parents working as house help and daily wage contractors, Sugandh's dream of a B.Tech in ...

Geeta Innovating in Education for Social Impact
Geeta, a dedicated teacher in Delhi, strives to improve learning levels among students from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds with the support of STiR Education. This program is designed to enhance...

Kalavalli Championing Positive Change in Education
Kalavalli Arul, a dedicated Head Teacher at Singadivakkam School in Kanchipuram, has become a beacon of positive change in her educational community. Teaching in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district ...

Nandini A Journey from Struggles to Success
"Nandini, driven by her unwavering passion for education and desire for a better future, has a story that highlights the resilience and determination of a young woman from Bihar. Always a bright student, Nandini's...

Neelam Dreaming Big and Overcoming Challenges
Neelam Choudhary's story is both inspiring and heartwarming. Hailing from the Kotkasim village in the Alwar district of Rajasthan, Neelam's determination and academic prowess have been her guiding light. Despite...

Ruchika Transforming Classrooms Through Connection and Innovation
What does a teacher do when students don’t pay attention? This question has challenged educators for a long time. For Ruchika, a teacher with eight years of experience, the solution came through...

Saransh and Mehak A Safe Haven From Violence
In a small town in the NCR region, Saransh (name changed), a 24-year-old trans man, was forced into marriage by his family. As time passed, Saransh shared his true identity and feelings with his spouse, only to be...

Savita A Catalyst for Change
One teacher’s desire for change can transform an entire school in the blink of an eye. With a project like STiR, desire can turn into reality as it focuses primarily on transforming schools into vibrant learning....

Sonam Kumari Nourishing India's Future
Sunita Kumari, a teenager from Sursa block in Uttar Pradesh, was diagnosed with severe anaemia during a school health camp organized by DC's Sampushti project. With a haemoglobin level of just 4 mg/dL. Sunita urgently...

Sugandh Kumari Bridging the Gap to Independence
Sugandh Kumari, hailing from Bihar, embodies a heartwarming tale of determination and resilience. Raised by parents working as house help and daily wage contractors in Gurgaon, Sugandh's unwavering ambition led her...

Vanna Tamilian Empowering The Educators
Vanna Tamilian, an educator from Tamilnadu's Kallakurichi district, joined forces with Development Consortium (DC) to revamp the education landscape through our partnership with STiR Education. While the students...

Poornima Sathyanarayana Turning Vision into Reality with STEP
Poornima Sathyanarayanan's journey from engineer to entrepreneur exemplifies innovation and impact. Through Rhapso Fashion Tech, she is transforming Bengaluru’s tailoring industry with on-demand, sustainable fashion solutions, empowered by Development Consortium's STEP program.

Puja From Homemaker to Community Educator
Puja Singh's journey from a homemaker in Bihar to a community educator highlights the transformative power of education and empowerment. As a Master Trainer with Love Matters India, she is breaking taboos and fostering informed conversations on critical issues like family planning and menstrual hygiene in her community.

Ruby Nutritious Meals for a Healthy Family
Consumption of nutritious food continues to be a dilemma among many households in India. With the idea of nutritious foods being “boring” a lot of mothers face challenges in ensuring their children have all their daily nutrients met.

Saadhna A Path to Independence
Saadhna Foujdar's journey from a struggling student to a pediatric ICU nurse exemplifies resilience and empowerment. With support from the Streeksha program, she overcame financial challenges to complete her education, achieving independence and positively impacting her family and community.

Ridhima and Lkisha Advocating for Adolescents on the Global Stage
In 2025, TeenBook was presented on an international stage with the help of Ridhima and Lkisha. The presentation of TeenBook on an international stage highlighted the importance of youth-driven initiatives and providing resources to teens and adolescents that will give them the guidance they need as they grow up.