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Email Address

info@umeed.org.in

033-2345-8035

Our Location

South 24 Pargana

Our History

At just 18 years of age, when Mr. Wali Rahmani passed out of high school, he found himself
deeply moved by the pervasive poverty and glaring inequality around him and throughout
our country. The stark contrast between the affluent and the poor left an indelible mark on
his conscience. He recognized an urgent need for leadership—leaders who could unite and
inspire change—yet found that those in power often perpetuated corruption or spread
divisive ideologies. From a young age, Mr. Rahmani had visited slums and ghettos, bearing
witness to the heart-breaking realities of those trapped in poverty. Mr. Rahmani realized
that it’s not merely poverty that people are trapped in, but generational poverty—a vicious
cycle that robs entire families of opportunities, hinders their potential, and extinguishes
their hope for a brighter future.

 

 

Believing in the transformative power of education, Mr. Rahmani envisioned it as the ultimate tool to break this vicious cycle. To him, leadership wasn’t just about guiding others but about empowering them to become leaders themselves, creating a ripple effect of positive change. It was this conviction that led him to make a life-altering vow: before his time in this world ended, he would mentor at least ten impoverished children to rise as leaders who would work toward eradicating poverty and uplifting humanity.

 

However, turning this vision into reality proved challenging. As a young man barely out of
his teens, he faced skepticism and resistance. Many parents were understandably hesitant
to entrust their children to an 18-year-old, regardless of his noble intention. Yet, despite the discouragement, he refused to give up.

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One day, a divine inspiration altered the course of his mission. Instead of seeking children
with families, Mr. Rahmani realized that his true calling lay in caring for those without one. A powerful saying of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) reignited his purpose: ‘to care for and uplift orphans,’ offering them not just shelter but a chance at a brighter future.

 

This marked a turning point in his journey. With renewed determination, he pledged to
become the father to at least ten orphaned children before he turned 20.

 

For six relentless months, Mr. Rahmani searched tirelessly for orphans who desperately
needed a home and education. His perseverance bore fruit on April 1, 2018, when he and
his team founded Umeed Home, starting with just three orphan boys in a 1200 sq ft
apartment. Though modest in its beginnings, Umeed Home embodied a dream of breaking
generational poverty through education and nurturing leadership.

 

The very first batch of Umeed Home, filled with gratitude and reverence, affectionately
began calling Mr. Rahmani, Abbaji (father). This title symbolized not just his role as a guardian but also the deep trust and love he had cultivated with them.

 

By the end of 2018, Umeed Home had grown to house 10–20 students, all boys. However, a
significant change came in 2019, when Umeed began welcoming girls as well. During his
visits to slum areas, Mr. Rahmani noticed how girls would look up to him with silent hope,
yearning for the opportunities their brothers were receiving. Their unspoken pleas resonated deeply with him, and he expanded Umeed’s mission to include them.

 

 

What began as Umeed Home for a handful of children soon evolved into a miniature school.
Over time, its reputation spread, and the number of students swelled. Unable to turn away any child seeking help, Mr. Rahmani and his team embraced the challenge of accommodating all. By the end of 2019, Umeed Home had grown from three to 60 students—an equal number of boys and girls.

 

As the institution grew, so did its aspirations. What once operated on a 1,000-square-feet
apartment slowly expanded into 6000-square-feet premises growing from Umeed Home to
Umeed Academy.

 

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By the end of 2021, Mr. Rahmani’s unwavering resilience started bearing fruit as Umeed
Academy’s name gained prominence across the city and started establishing its credibility.
The pilot project that Mr. Rahmani had already been working upon for the past four years now just required the right foundation to grow and take flight. This vision started converting into reality when he acquired a 2-acre land in 2022, and in 2023, the construction for Umeed Global School started.

 

However, funding remained a major hurdle. Mr. Rahmani had hoped that the wealthy
businessmen of the community would step forward to support this noble cause through
generous donations. But to his disappointment, financial backing did not materialize as
expected. While a few extended their support, the amount required to complete the
construction of a world class school remained insufficient. As a result, even though
construction began in June 2023, progress was painfully slow for the next three months.

 

Faced with this challenge, Mr. Rahmani made an emotional appeal through a YouTube
video. He reached out to the Indian Muslims—particularly those from modest backgrounds—urging just 10 lakh people to contribute ₹100 each. His call was not just for funds but for faith, unity, and a shared dream of education for all.

 

Then, something extraordinary happened. On 15th September 2023, his prayers, hard work,
and unwavering belief were answered. Within few hours of him releasing the video, it went
viral across social media platforms. The response was nothing short of historic—within just
seven days, ₹7 crores were raised. Over the following months, the goal of ₹10 crores was
achieved, as over 5 lakh people, each donating ₹100, came together to turn his vision into
reality. It was a testament to the power of collective goodwill, proving that when a cause is pure, even small contributions can create monumental change. This fundraising effort exemplified the proverb, “every drop makes an ocean,” as each individual contribution, no matter how small, collectively amassed to create a mighty impact.

 

With the inflow of funds, construction gained momentum. What had once seemed like an uphill battle turned into a remarkable feat. And then, another historic milestone was achieved—the school was not only built but fully completed within just 365 days from the
time the crowdfunding took place. By September 2024, a fully functional institution stood tall—equipped with classrooms, facilities, and a promise of a brighter future for countless children. Umeed Global School opened its gates to its first batch of students from KG to Class 7—a testament to the unwavering dedication of its founder and supporters.

 

Today, Umeed Global School serves over 400 children, primarily from disadvantaged and
volatile backgrounds. These children, who once faced an uncertain future, are now
embraced by a nurturing environment that empowers them to heal, learn, and grow. They are no longer mere victims of circumstance but torchbearers of hope and agents of change.

 

The journey from Umeed Home to Umeed Global School is a story of resilience, vision, and relentless faith. It is a testament to the power of education as a tool for liberation and transformation. With every child who walks through its doors, Umeed continues to build a legacy of hope—a legacy that defies the odds and inspires the world to dream of a better
tomorrow.

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