Rohan was a shy 12-year-old boy from a small village near Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. His father worked as a farmer, and his mother took care of the household. With limited resources, the family struggled to provide basic necessities, let alone access to technology. Rohan attended the local government school but had never touched a computer.
One day, representatives from the Abhijeet Foundation visited his school to introduce their free computer education program. Intrigued by the colorful presentations and the idea of using a computer, Rohan eagerly signed up. The foundation’s center was fully equipped with desktop computers and staffed by patient, expert instructors.
At first, Rohan was intimidated by the machines. However, the instructors made learning fun and accessible. They started with the basics: how to turn on a computer, use a mouse, and type on a keyboard. Rohan was fascinated by the endless possibilities that unfolded on the screen.
Recognizing his enthusiasm and quick grasp of concepts, the instructors encouraged Rohan to join their advanced courses. He began learning about coding through simple programming languages like Scratch and eventually moved on to Python. The foundation provided him with a mentor, a volunteer software engineer, who guided him through complex projects.
Within a year, Rohan developed a small educational game aimed at helping younger students learn math. His project won a local award, bringing pride to his family and village. Today, Rohan dreams of becoming a software engineer. The Abhijeet Foundation not only taught him computer skills but also ignited a passion that set him on a path toward a brighter future.