Meet the team

Founders

Rahul Goswami

Co- Founder, CEO

Rahul Goswami

A once a Slum dweller, a domestic violence victim, Rahul turned his trauma into his purpose.

TEDx Speaker , Youth Speak Forum Speaker , Goonj Sanjha Fellow , Dr. BR Ambedkar International Pride Award winner, Global Child Rights Activist

In a world where dreams often collide with harsh realities, there emerges a beacon of hope, a story that epitomizes unwavering determination and resilience. Meet Rahul Goswami, a survivor who defied the odds, rising from the ashes of domestic violence and an early departure from home to become a true inspiration for countless souls.Rahul’s early life was far from the dreams we all cherish. Leaving his house at a tender age, he found himself navigating the unforgiving streets, living in the unforgiving slums. But amidst the shadows of despair, he found the flicker of hope that would shape his destiny.

Summaiya Afreen

A student of distance learning college to a fellow of Global Good Fund Fellowship, Washington DC

Co-Founder of Lakshya Jeevan Jagriti (Regd. NGO) and My Dream My Story (Section 8 Organization). Possess 14 years of experience in social entrepreneurship and social business development. Fellow at The Global Good Fund, Fellow at Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, Young Social Entrepreneur at Singapore International Foundation, Fellow at Scotland India Impact Link Program, Fellow at Changemakerxchange, Alumni at Bosch Alumni Network, Incubated at TFIx for two years, Gender Lab fellow at Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals, 10K Goldman Sachs Program at IIM Bangalore.

Winner at Opportunity Desk Impact Challenge 2016, a 1st prize winner at IIM-Ahmadabad on the topic Gender Inclusivity and Diversity during Graduation, Successfully got her organization in Top 20 Organizations TATA Social Enterprise Challenge 2013, IIM Calcutta, Got First prize at Social Business venture competition2013, IIM Indore, First prize winner at I Weekend 2014, IIT Mumbai

She has conducted various National and International workshops on various topics of Social-emotional Learning SOAS University of London, and the North-eastern University of New York

Summaiya Afreen

Co-Founder and Director

Minakshi Thakur

Partnership & Project Director

Minakshi Thakur

Co-Founder, Director

Fellow at Cherie Blaire Foundation, Young Social Entrepreneur fellow by Singapore International Foundation

The Only postgraduate girl in her family, Minakshi for the last 14 years has been an Iron Lady for the lives. Minakshi a postgraduate in a Master of Social Work has a vast experience in community mobilizing and training teams in values of Lakshya.