Hi,

I am Neha - a first-generation US immigrant. I've set up this GoFundMe for Ashish, the adopted son of Ranjit, my parents' house help in India. Ranjit, his wife Santa, and his mother Mira have been trusted helpers for our family in India for over two decades. Ranjit adopted his brother's three kids to give them a chance at a better life. Imagine parents who work long hours as domestic help, earning a combined income of $500/month, yet open their hearts and humble home not just to one, but three adopted children from their tribal Odisha village. This is the extraordinary reality of Ranjit and Santa, and Ashish embodies the transformative power of their love and hard work. Uprooted from limited educational opportunities in rural Odisha, Ashish arrived in Delhi facing immense challenges. He not only caught up with his peers but excelled in both academics and sports, getting selected in a Delhi Government school for gifted children.

His brilliance has now culminated in admission to the prestigious Bachelor of Technology program in Computer Science at IIIT Delhi. The total tuition and essential costs for this 4-year IIIT Delhi program are approximately Rs 16 Lacs (approximately $18,000). For Ranjit and Santa, whose entire annual income barely covers the cost of one year's tuition, bearing this burden while supporting their two other adopted children is extremely hard if not impossible. Without significant financial support, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a gifted tribal student to become a leader in India's vital tech sector risks slipping away.

We are launching a full-fledged effort to secure funding to cover a substantial portion, if not all, of Ashish's tuition. Supporting Ashish isn't merely charity; it's a strategic investment in exceptional, against-all-odds talent. It's about honoring the sacrifice of two humble house helps and enabling their son to leverage his formidable intellect at a world-class institution. By empowering Ashish, you invest in a future tech innovator. Please join us in ensuring that Ashish's extraordinary journey from a tribal Odisha village to the halls of IIIT Delhi reaches its fully deserved destination.

Your support will change not just one life, but uplift an entire family and inspire a whole community.