Context:

This story highlights the journey of Jagan Hembram, an 8-year-old student of Grade III from UPS Salboni, located in outskirts of Pakur district, Jharkhand. The village is dominated by marginalized tribal (S.C & S.T) Situation before FACE association: Before the Supportive Intervention in IMPACT & FLN (SIIFLN) project, Jagan was a shy and reserved student who struggled with foundational academic skills. He rarely participated in class-activities and was dependent on his peers for help. The lack of a structured support system hindered his ability to learn independently and engage with the curriculum.

Association with FACE :

The introduction of the SIIFLN project provided Jagan a comprehensive support network. Under the guidance of his dedicated nodal teacher, Mr. Devilal Hembram, and the committed FACE mentor, Ms. Hina Parveen, he received targeted academic support. The program used engaging and inclusive methods to strengthen his Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) skills. This mentorship and focused instruction were crucial in building hi confidence and competency.

Effect of Journey:

The intervention led a remarkable transformation in Jagan. Academically, he improved his Hindi Varnmala, confidently solve two-digit addition and subtraction and improved his English skills by recognizing the alphabet and forming 3-4 letter words. Beyond academics, Jagan's proved his confidence as an active participant in class, emerged as a young leader by taking significant roles such as Bal-sansad "Swasthya Mantri" and the House Captain of "Ganga House." Jagan is now a role model, guiding his peers and proving that the right support can turn a struggling student into a confident leader.