Help Us Support Young Minds Like Swarup Kantha — A Story of Talent, Determination, and Opportunity
I want to share the story of a remarkable young boy, Swarup Kantha, whose journey shows exactly why Dhi‑e Foundation exists — and why your support can change a child’s future.
Swarup joined Dhi‑e Foundation when he was in Class 7, coming from a background where access to quality education and mentorship was limited. But he was curious, hardworking, and full of potential. All he needed was guidance.
Through Dhi‑e’s practical science classes, Swarup learned about the JBNSTS Science Competition, one of the most prestigious science talent exams in West Bengal. With help from Dhi‑e teachers, he prepared diligently — and his efforts paid off. He secured 3rd place in the entire state of West Bengal.
But Swarup didn’t stop there.
He went on to qualify for the National Means‑cum‑Merit Scholarship (NMMS), a highly competitive national exam. He also earned the Dhi‑e Scholarship, awarded to students who show exceptional promise and dedication.
In 2024, Swarup ranked 16th in the Vidyasagar Science Olympiad, competing against some of the brightest young minds in the state.
And last year, he achieved something extraordinary — Swarup secured 5th rank in the West Bengal Class 10 Board Examinations, a result that reflects not only his talent but his relentless hard work.
Today, Swarup dreams of returning to Dhi‑e Foundation as a teacher. He wants to give back to the very place that supported him, mentored him, and helped him discover what he was capable of. His dream is to guide younger students the way he was guided — to become the mentor he once needed.
Why We Need Your Support
Swarup’s story is inspiring, but it is not unique. There are hundreds of children in rural India with the same potential — children who are bright, motivated, and full of dreams, but who lack access to quality education, mentorship, and opportunities.
How ₹10 lakh will be spent in 2027
₹3.4 lakh – keep every class running: classroom internet, local moderators, laptops and repairs, our online platforms, audits and registrations
₹2.5 lakh – our young volunteer team: year-round stipends for up to five student volunteers, a learning fund, awards, a laptop and two projectors
₹3.4 lakh – growth: two new village classrooms, and Curriculum 2.0, a library of lessons built from years of class recordings, with training for new volunteer teachers
₹0.7 lakh – research: a before-and-after study that measures what Dhi-e changes for students
What your gift does
₹600 – a month of internet for a village classroom
₹1,600 – a village moderator for a month
₹2,200 – a student volunteer's stipend for a month
₹4,300 – certificates and gifts for a whole class
₹26,300 – a projector for a partner center
₹82,100 – a complete new village classroom
Dhi-e Foundation is a registered public charitable Trust. Every donor receives a thank-you email from us. Donations are not yet eligible for an income tax deduction.
Join Us in Giving a Young Dreamer a Future
This festival season, I’m asking you — my friends, family, and extended community — to help us continue this work. Your support can help another child discover their potential. Your kindness can help another student dream bigger. Your contribution can change a life.
Please donate if you can, and share this campaign with your loved ones. Together, we can create many more stories like Swarup’s.
Thank you, truly, for your support.
Thank you so much to our donors for their contributions * Anonymous, Assistant Professor * SAJAL SEN * UTTAM DHAWA * NIRMAL CH. DEY * MAHASISH SHOME * DEBARSHI CHAKRABORTY * Anonymous, Post Doc Scholar * ASIT KUMAR DEY * DEBASMITA & SREYAN * JADAB MAJI * Anonymous, Doctor
A big thank you to all our donors for supporting our initiatives !! SAJAL SEN UTTAM DHAWA NIRMAL CH. DEY MAHASIS SHOME DEBARSHI CHAKRABORTY Anonymous, Post Doctoral Scholar ASIT KUMAR DEY DEBASMITA & SREYAN JADAB MAJI Anonymous, Doctor