About the project
Pocket to Possibility is an initiative by two Teach For India Fellows dedicated to helping students and their families make informed decisions about education, careers, and financial literacy. Through classroom sessions, fellow collaborations, and parent workshops, we strive to make financial literacy and career awareness more accessible while equipping families with the knowledge and confidence to build stronger pathways to higher education and future opportunities.
Our Mission
To make financial literacy a lived, everyday practice in households across Kolkata, with parents leading the conversation at home.
Our Approach
Parent-led workshops focused on budgeting, child savings accounts, small monthly saving habits, and community circles that meet parents where they are.
Our Communities
We work with families and schools in Kolkata, meeting parents in the spaces they already gather in.
Our Belief
Parents, especially women, are the financial anchors of every home. When they learn, the whole family moves forward together.
Project Leads
Meet the Fellows behind the initiative.
Barsha Sarkar (she/her)
Project Lead, Teach For India Fellow
Barsha is a Teach For India Fellow with a Master's degree in Sociology from Jadavpur University. Witnessing rising school dropout rates and the lack of awareness around higher education inspired her to found Pocket to Possibility, an initiative that helps students and families build pathways beyond school. Her interests lie in Dalit rights, gender rights, and educational equity. She also serves as the Curator of the Global Shapers Kolkata Hub, leading a Team of 20 Young Changemakers working on sustainable menstruation, environmental consciousness, and healthcare accessibility.
Ayan Jana (they/she)
Project Lead, Teach For India Fellow
Ayan is a Teach For India Fellow and Project Lead for Pocket to Possibility. Holding a Master's degree from St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, they are passionate about intersectional feminist advocacy, gender and sexuality studies, and using storytelling and digital platforms to amplify the voices of young women across diverse socio-cultural contexts. Their work in educational equity focuses on improving classroom outcomes while strengthening financial inclusion, parental engagement, and community leadership to help families build stronger pathways towards higher education.