Stories of Impact

dictionary Breaking Barriers: Radha’s Journey in Alwar

Radha Grurjar, a 21-year-old B.Sc, B.Ed graduate from Kishangarh, Alwar, refused to let her childhood marriage dictate her destiny. Coming from a family with deep financial struggles, she recognized that financial independence is crucial for her dreams of choosing her own life partner and career. The Teacher Entrepreneur Program gave Radha a platform where she could excel as an educator, and part-time caller both- boosting her confidence and providing her with the much needed financial assistance. Today, Radha continues to teach, proving that education is the ultimate tool for self-reliance. Her journey serves as a powerful inspiration for women striving to chart their path to a better future.

dictionary Laying the Groundwork for Learning

“LFW has given me confidence, patience, and the joy of teaching. It has changed the way I look at learning.Even small steps can make a big difference.”
Pooja, a young graduate from Bagea village of Alwar, joined LeapForWord’s TE project in 2024, and teaches a group of 25 students in her tuition center. She realised many students could not even read or write basic Hindi, therefore, she started with the fundamentals of ‘sound of alphabets’ and slowly she started observing improvements. “At first, they didn’t even know the alphabet sounds. Now they can read and understand small words confidently,” says Pooja.

dictionary A Future Built One Lesson at a Time

Anshu Verma from Kairtal Village of Kishangarh has completed her post graduation, but she was unable to find a suitable work opportunity nearby. The TE project being run in her area gave her the perfect opportunity to not only fulfill her professional aspirations, but also help her earn a small but significant economic support by charging a minimum fee of Rs 50-100.
“Before LFW, I used to teach only from textbooks. But now, I understand how to teach English using simple, concept-based methods. The content, story sessions, and techniques provided by LFW have helped both me and my students learn in a better way.”

dictionary From Learner to Leader: Payal’s Journey

Payal, a 17-year-old Teacher Entrepreneur from Kishangarh, Alwar, has been teaching students from Class 1 to 8 for the past 2 years with LeapForWord. Starting with just 7-8 students, she now teaches 24 students regularly. Payal is also preparing for her B.A. (Second Year) and has gained invaluable teaching experience through LeapForWord’s training, which has helped her make learning more engaging and effective for her students.
Crediting LeapForWord for being the force behind her transformational journey, Payal says “I teach my students for free because I want every child in my village to have the opportunity to learn English”. She believes in the power of consistency and motivates both students and parents to stay committed. “After WPC started, more children joined my classes,” she shares, reflecting on the positive change in her community.

dictionary When Learning Is Shared Freely

Pushpa Rani Rajput, a 40-year-old community educator from Tilwa village, joined LeapForWord in June 2024 after teaching tuition classes at home for two years. With 20 students registered from Grades 1 to 7, she teaches them free of cost. Through LeapForWord’s English Literacy Program (ELP), Pushpa has seen significant improvement in her students, particularly in their understanding of English concepts.
Her family’s support has been crucial in Pushpa’s success, particularly her husband, who also helps out with her tuition center from time to time to conduct regular parent-teacher meetings.
"No dream is small. If we believe in learning and keep working hard, even children from small villages can achieve big dreams. LeapForWord has given me the power to change lives, including my own.”

dictionary Of Exploring New Techniques and New Found Aspirations

Mamta Kumari, a 28-year-old M.A graduate from Bareda village, Kishangarh, Rajasthan, has been a Teacher Entrepreneur (TE) with LeapForWord for the past two years. Before joining, she worked as a school teacher but felt limited by traditional teaching methods. However, LeapForWord's English Literacy Program (ELP) gave her a unique and effective method to teach English.
Through LeapForWord’s simple, practical, and effective methods, she feels empowered and has seen remarkable progress in her students. “The LFW method is much simpler and more effective compared to my previous teaching experiences,” she shares, proud of how her teaching has impacted her students’ performance. Becoming a TE has also given Mamta a huge confidence boost. “I’ve gained a better understanding of English and a newfound confidence in teaching it,” Mamta says. Mamta is currently preparing for competitive exams while continuing her work as a TE, determined to write a future of success and growth for herself.

dictionary A Second Chapter in Teaching

Pramila, a teacher by profession, took a break from teaching to focus on her family. In 2024, she came across LeapForWord’s Teacher Entrepreneur project in an attempt to get back to teaching. Being an experienced teacher, she was fast to pick up ELP’s techniques, and today she runs her own tuition center with around 22 students attending regularly. "My family, my students, and LFW are my biggest motivation," Pramila says. “When I first started, I feared that students wouldn’t come because private schools were available nearby, but with my husband’s support, I continued. Today, I feel proud to see my students learning confidently, and I have grown tremendously as a teacher.” Her persistence and dedication have created a space where her students not only learn English but are also empowered to dream bigger.

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