27/08/2025
With immense pride and heartfelt joy, PRITHAK FOUNDATION (PF) hosted its Odyssey 2025 in collaboration with Baha'i Office of Public Affairs - India, a vibrant celebration rooted in our theme: SHAKTI - Unlocking Your Inner Potential.
SHAKTI, an embodiment of Strength, Hope, Awareness, Kindness, Transformation, and Inspiration, reflects the very essence of Prithak's journey and vision since inception. This year’s Odyssey was not just an event, but a powerful gathering of purpose, people and progress.
The celebrations commenced with a warm welcome from the PF team, followed by a symbolic digital lamp lighting ceremony, led by:
Chief Guest Shri KHIRU MAHTO, Hon’ble MP, Rajya Sabha
Special Guests:
Shri Rajnish Singh, DANICS officer & Former Director, SCERT DELHI
Shri Subhash Kumar, Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India, Ministry of Steel, Government of India
Shri Debjit Banerjee, CSR Head, Jaquar India
Shri Ashok Mehta, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India, Chairman at KICCI
Shri Abhay Raj Singh, Founder & President, Prithak Foundation
Each speaker emphasized the importance of grassroots change and the belief that a small group of committed changemakers can indeed transform society.
We were also honored by the presence of special guest Shri Rahul Bhalla, Accenture in India Accenture, Shri NN Sinha, Former Secretary, Ministry of Steel, Government of India and Mrs. Carmel Moghbelpour Tripathi, Director, Baha'i Office of Public Affairs - India (Lotus Temple)
Esteemed mentors including Dr. Arun Sachan, Managing Director at Aman Drugs & Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd. , Ms. Ritambhara Mehta, Co-Founder at Nazariya: A Q***r Feminist Resource Group and others who have been a guiding light for our learners.
The true magic of the evening unfolded through soulful performances by our students, including adorable showcases by tiny tots and a heart-stealing dance by a 2.5-year-old performer, captivating an audience of 460+ people.
These performances beautifully embodied the spirit of SHAKTI - encouraging us to believe in ourselves, rediscover our inner strength and embrace transformation.
A special “Impact in Action" video screening showcased the impact of Prithak Foundation’s programs across Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar - highlighting our holistic approach to nurturing children and youth through inclusive education and empowerment.
The event concluded with a warm vote of thanks, expressing deep gratitude to:
Our dedicated volunteers, teachers, mentors and students.
Our supporters and collaborator Baha’i Office of Public Affairs - India for graciously hosting us at their serene venue.
Odyssey 2025 was more than an event, it was a reaffirmation of our shared vision: a world where every child is empowered to dream, discover and lead.
Here’s to continued collaboration, community spirit and creating ripples of lasting change. SHAKTI is strength, hope, awareness, kindness, transformation and inspiration - each one coming together as a single, unstoppable force within us, driving our journey to empowering 1 million learners by 2030.
