Education India Project #72433

Wheels of Change - A new project car

by Tiljala Society for Human and Educational Development

Project Report | Sep 30, 2026
Wheels of Change: Keeping Hope Moving

By PARVEEN CHOUDHURY | PROJECT MANAGER

Wheels of Change: Keeping Hope Moving

A New Project Car for Tiljala SHED

For 15 years, our old Maruti Eeco was much more than a vehicle. It was a familiar and dependable presence in the lives of the children and families we serve. It carried children, transported food and medicines, delivered donations and relief supplies, supported emergencies, and took our team into communities where help was needed most.

After 15 years of service, it had finally reached the end of its journey.

Today, we are happy to share that the wait is over — our new Project Car has arrived!

For Tiljala SHED, this vehicle means much more than four wheels. It is a lifeline on the road.

It will carry essential food and medical supplies to vulnerable families, help our team reach children and communities safely, support emergency responses, and make it easier for children to access education, healthcare and opportunities. It will also help us welcome volunteers and visiting supporters who contribute their time and resources to our work.

Most importantly, this vehicle will help us keep reaching children who are growing up with very limited opportunities — ensuring that distance, emergencies or lack of transport do not become another barrier to their education and well-being.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the Hocking Family and Susan Hickes for their incredible generosity in covering the full cost of the new Project Car.

Their support has given Tiljala SHED something essential: the ability to keep moving forward.

But purchasing the vehicle is only the beginning.

A vehicle that serves a community needs fuel, regular servicing, repairs, insurance and other running costs.

Your contribution towards the fuel, maintenance and running costs of the Project Car will help ensure that this lifeline remains on the road — reaching children, families and communities whenever and wherever they need us.

Every journey will carry more than people or supplies.

It will carry food to a hungry family, medicine to someone in need, support to a vulnerable child, and hope to a community.

Every contribution, big or small, will help keep this vehicle moving and help us continue creating opportunities for children who need them most.

Help us keep the wheels of change moving.

Because when the wheels keep moving, hope keeps moving too.

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Jun 1, 2026
Wheels of Hope

By Shafkat Alam | Joint Secretary

Dear Donors and Supporters,

We are delighted to share an update on our "Wheels of Change – A New Project Car" project.

While we are still at the beginning of this fundraising journey, we are grateful for the encouraging support we have received so far. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we have successfully raised US$633 towards our overall fundraising goal of US$11,620.

Although there is still a long road ahead, every contribution has brought us one step closer to securing a dedicated project vehicle that will significantly strengthen our ability to serve vulnerable children and families across Kolkata.

At Tiljala SHED, transportation is not simply about moving from one place to another—it is about ensuring that children can access educational opportunities, healthcare services, emergency support, extracurricular activities, and community development programs without interruption.

A dedicated project vehicle will help our team reach underserved communities more efficiently, transport educational materials, coordinate activities across multiple locations, and respond quickly to urgent situations affecting children and their families.

The support received so far represents much more than a financial contribution. It reflects the trust and belief that donors have placed in our mission of creating brighter futures for children living in some of Kolkata's most vulnerable communities.

We are deeply thankful to everyone who has contributed and shared our campaign with their networks. We are encouraged by the positive momentum generated during these initial weeks and are optimistic about the future.

With continued support, outreach efforts, and community engagement, we are aiming to cross the US$1,000 milestone within the coming weeks. Reaching this milestone will be an important step toward achieving our ultimate goal and bringing this much-needed vehicle closer to reality. Every donation, regardless of size, helps move this project forward.

Equally important are the supporters who continue to spread awareness about our campaign and inspire others to join our cause. On behalf of all the children, families, and communities we serve, thank you for believing in our vision.

Your support is helping us build the foundation for lasting change, one mile at a time. We look forward to sharing more updates and milestones with you in the coming months.

With gratitude,

Shafkat Alam

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Jan 21, 2026
When Movement Makes Impact Possible

By shafkat alam | Joint Secretary

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