Hope Within The Mango Trees

Future Hope
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. Mongal's Story

    EPISODE 1

    Mongal's Story

    Hopefully you've heard the first series of "Hope Within The Mango Trees"; our eight-part documentary which told the full, extraordinary story of Future Hope, the school for street and slum children in Kolkata, India. We're so glad so many of you enjoyed it and discovered the joys of Future Hope! Founded more than 35 years ago,after a sequence of unlikely events involving an English bank manager, a local doctor and a group of streetwise kids, the school has provided a home, an education, a family for thousands of children. Tim Grandage, who started it all in the 1980s, is here to introduce this second series; a collection of revealing interviews with Future Hope alumni. It's time to meet some of the young people who have helped shaped the history of this remarkable organisation, starting with Mongal Hembrom. Mongal combines his expertise in the world of finance with an extremely adventurous side! Now he returns to the place where it all began; Future Hope school, where he meets professional broadcaster Alastair Eykyn. It gets emotional. Enjoy their conversation. Future Hope is looking to expand by moving to a new purpose-built campus at Rajarhat. The new site would provide homes and education for even more children and improve the facilities for students and teachers alike. Your support is vital. For more information please visit www.futurehope.net. Thank you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  2. Tapash's Story

    EPISODE 2

    Tapash's Story

    As our series of extended interviews with Future Hope alumni continues, we leave Kolkata for another great city of the world... Paris, France! It's here, in the 5th Arrondissement, we meet Tapash Chakraborty, a rugby loving food fanatic whose love for hospitality has led him to this beautiful corner of the French capital. Perhaps, while wandering down Rue Mouffetard, the most picturesque of streets south of the Latin Quarter, your senses will draw you slightly to the East. It's here, on Rue Monge, we arrive at India StreEAT. It's a surprise we ever left. The combination of homely-yet-five-star food, atmospheric interior design and Tapash's warm welcome transports you straight back to Kolkata. That, says Tapash, was always the aim and the people of Paris are undoubtedly the beneficiaries. So how did our jovial host end up from the streets of Kolkata, through Future Hope, to the Paris restaurant trade? Now there's a story.... After an introduction from Future Hope founder Tim Grandage, Tapash invites professional broadcaster Jonathan Overend into India StreEAT for a conversation, and of course a spot of lunch! In the first series of "Hope Within The Mango Trees", the full, extraordinary story of Future Hope, our school for street and slum children in Kolkata, is told in an eight-part documentary. We're so glad so many of you enjoyed the series and discovered the joys of Future Hope! Founded more than 35 years ago,after a sequence of unlikely events involving an English bank manager, a local doctor and a group of streetwise kids, the school has provided a home, an education, a family for thousands of children. Tim Grandage, who started it all in the 1980s, is here to introduce this second series; a collection of revealing interviews with Future Hope alumni. Now, in series two, it's time to meet some of the young people who have helped shaped the history of this remarkable organisation. It gets emotional. Enjoy these conversations. Future Hope is looking to expand by moving to a new purpose-built campus at Rajarhat. The new site would provide homes and education for even more children and improve the facilities for students and teachers alike. Your support is vital. For more information please visit www.futurehope.net. Thank you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
  3. Sutrishna's Story

    EPISODE 3

    Sutrishna's Story

    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! 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. 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. 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. 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! 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. For more information on Future Hope please visit www.futurehope.net. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min
  4. Sujoy's Story

    EPISODE 4

    Sujoy's Story

    Our series of revealing, inspiring interviews with Future Hope alumni continues with a success story to rival most; that told by Sujoy Roy. 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! 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! 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! 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. 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! 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... Always looking to the future; that's Future Hope! 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
  5. Surprise!

    SEASON 2 TRAILER

    Surprise!

    After the publication of "Hope Within the Mango Trees" in April 2024, many of you have become part of the Future Hope family; certainly a little more familiar with our remarkable story and ongoing work. On a daily basis, hundreds of street and slum children continue to be supported, housed and educated, thanks to your support. We were blown away by the reaction to the initial documentary series, made with love and passion by a small team of Future Hope friends, and it continues to find new listeners in every corner of the world. Please continue spreading the word! But many of you have asked; "will there be further episodes of the podcast?" Well, there's a question! And, with a good deal of excitement, here's Tim with the answer... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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