Welcome to the remarkable story of Future Hope, a unique school for street and slum children in Kolkata, India, transforming lives on a daily basis! Kids arrive with a history of unimaginable hardship; most severely malnourished, many seriously abused. Through education, mentoring and sport, they are given opportunity and hope. More than three decades of on-the-ground humanitarian work has grown Future Hope into a thriving school for more than 350 children who, invariably, will leave with bright futures. But it hasn't been easy. From humble beginnings in the late 1980s, Future Hope has dealt with two evictions, runaway kids and a collection of intertwined mishaps which changed one man's life. When local banker Tim Grandage befriended street kids outside his branch in 1987, little did he know what was about to happen! What a story he has to tell. Future Hope's ambitious expansion plan, within a mango orchard north east of the city, aims to help even more children over a wider area. Can the school realise its dream? Mystery characters start to emerge, what's their role in the unfolding drama? This immersive documentary series, drenched in the sounds of one of the great cities of the world, is made by award-winning producers and narrated by a former Future Hope student; Nikhat Khatun. She takes us on an extraordinary ride! Subscribe now for the eight-part documentary series with bonus episodes and interviews to follow. For further information, please visit www.futurehope.net.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Welcome to the remarkable story of Future Hope, a unique school for street and slum children in Kolkata, India, transforming lives on a daily basis! Kids arrive with a history of unimaginable hardship; most severely malnourished, many seriously abused. Through education, mentoring and sport, they are given opportunity and hope. More than three decades of on-the-ground humanitarian work has grown Future Hope into a thriving school for more than 350 children who, invariably, will leave with bright futures. But it hasn't been easy. From humble beginnings in the late 1980s, Future Hope has dealt with two evictions, runaway kids and a collection of intertwined mishaps which changed one man's life. When local banker Tim Grandage befriended street kids outside his branch in 1987, little did he know what was about to happen! What a story he has to tell. Future Hope's ambitious expansion plan, within a mango orchard north east of the city, aims to help even more children over a wider area. Can the school realise its dream? Mystery characters start to emerge, what's their role in the unfolding drama? This immersive documentary series, drenched in the sounds of one of the great cities of the world, is made by award-winning producers and narrated by a former Future Hope student; Nikhat Khatun. She takes us on an extraordinary ride! Subscribe now for the eight-part documentary series with bonus episodes and interviews to follow. For further information, please visit www.futurehope.net.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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September 18, 2025
Sujoy's Story
<p>Our series of revealing, inspiring interviews with Future Hope alumni continues with a success story to rival most; that told by Sujoy Roy.</p><br><p>If you've attended a Future Hope supporter event, chances are you've either met or heard from Sujoy. As one of the most active members of our alumni, Sujoy is passionate about giving back, supporting the work of the school and helping develop new ideas. An admirable student, an even better ambassador!</p><br><p>In this episode, Sujoy welcomes broadcaster Jonathan Overend to his office in the City of London. Sujoy has forged an impressive career as an international banker and such is the intensity of his work, he delicately combines this conversation with a live trade on the global markets!</p><br><p>His story is truly remarkable; from walking barefoot across Kolkata to enjoy rugby on The Maidan, to moving into Future Hope's care after a horrendous accident involving his brother. And now, just look at him! The very definition of a city high-flyer!</p><br><p>From birth, Sujoy was exposed to life on the streets, living in the slums of Park Circus. He paints the picture vividly. Like so many young people from the streets and slums of Kolkata, moving to Future Hope literally changed his life. He learnt discipline and the positive effect of education, both in the classroom and on the sports field. He speaks impressively about the value of this education and the lessons which now get passed down to his own children.</p><br><p>The idea that one day he could live in a new country, with a settled family of his own and a high-flying job.... well, that's the Future Hope story all over. Transformational!</p><br><p>Now, it's about the future. What can past students give back? How can they act as advocates and positive role models for the current generation of Future Hope students? Sujoy tells us he's keen to be at the heart of it while Tim joins the pod to talk about the importance of such an idea...</p><br><p>Always looking to the future; that's Future Hope!</p><br><p>If you've listened to any episode of this podcast, please leave a rating and review. For more information on the work of Future Hope, please visit www.futurehope.net. Your support is vital and hugely appreciated.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
July 19, 2025
Sutrishna's Story
<p>In part three of our second series, we meet Sutrishna Mayra, a remarkable young woman with big hopes, bigger dreams and surely the brightest of futures!</p><br><p>Future Hope founder Tim Grandage introduces the episode by recalling how, when the organisation began more than thirty years ago, only boys were admitted as they were the ones on the streets. But a visit to modern-day Future Hope reveals an equality of opportunity and achievement, illustrated perfectly when you listen to Sutrishna's astonishing story.</p><br><p>Erica Grandage, working as a nurse in those early days, recalls the day Sutrishna arrived in the arms of her devastated father and describes in stark terms the immediate challenges. This is where the healthcare provision of Future Hope was, and remains, such a crucial part of the operation. </p><br><p>Sutrishna, who describes the squalid conditions she grew up in, is living proof of the live-changing work. And as Erica remarks, it's more than individual care; it's the "ripple-effect" within a community and the longer-term benefits for many.</p><br><p>And so to the dreams. This is not a young person looking for a career in finance or hospitality like our previous guests on this series. Sutrishna wants to join the Indian Police Service and, as Tim remarks, is aiming for the very top. This will take years of hard work and examination but Sutrishna's course is set. Good luck to her!</p><br><p>She is a perfect illustration of the continuing positive work at Future Hope. The school goes from strength to strength, transforming lives on a daily basis. Do support us if you can, especially on our fund-raising drive to move to a new purpose-built campus at Rajarhat.</p><br><p>For more information on Future Hope please visit www.futurehope.net.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 30, 2025
Tapash's Story
Future Hope alumni Tapash Chakraborty shares his journey from the streets of Kolkata to becoming a restaurant owner in Paris, highlighting the impact of Future Hope, in an interview with Jonathan Overend.
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