Hamari Pahchan × Inroot
A story worth telling starts with real impact.
For over a decade, Hamari Pahchan has put students at the centre of real community work. Through Inroot, that same work becomes a documented, mentor-backed credential for your global university applications.
of Ground Work
This isn’t theory.
It’s students, on the ground.
Every photo here is a real session: teaching circles, village visits, community workshops, and the quiet work of showing up.
Thousands of applicants list the same clubs, the same internships, the same volunteer hours. What stands apart is a student who owned a real problem, start to finish, inside a functioning NGO, not a weekend photo-op.
Work inside a registered NGO with a real decade-long track record, not a manufactured “project.”
Get a mentor who has watched you work and can write about it honestly.
Walk away with outcomes you can measure, quote, and defend in an interview.
Students who built real projects, then got into their dream university.
Tap a card to read what each student actually built with Hamari Pahchan, before the admit letter arrived.
Led workshops on education and gender awareness for underprivileged girls, and published an original English-learning book to build literacy and self-expression.
Built a beginner-friendly robotics curriculum and ran hands-on workshops that made STEM education accessible to underserved students.
Equipped underserved young adults with digital literacy and professional skills through structured training, mentorship, and real workplace exposure.
Introduced underserved students to economics, public policy, and women’s empowerment through original resources and interactive learning sessions.
Founded a book donation drive and community library, running workshops and building original resources on representation in literature and media.
Founded YourBook, a social initiative with Hamari Pahchan that empowered underserved students through leadership, creative expression, and yearbook creation, while securing ₹1,00,000 in support for the NGO.
Promoted gender inclusion and LGBTQ+ allyship through workshops, original children’s books, and community engagement events.
Tackled waste management and urban gardening through community workshops focused on recycling and sustainable living habits.
Projects students are working on right now
These students haven’t finished their story yet. Here’s what they’re building with Hamari Pahchan this term.
Building a project on food insecurity, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture, with plans for food bank volunteering, urban agriculture, and policy advocacy.
Running caregiver wellness sessions and geriatric health camps for elderly individuals in NGO-supported settings, alongside a fundraising campaign for long-term impact.
Leading a 12-day program for girls aged 10 to 14 on menstrual health, mental wellbeing, and leadership through interactive workshops and creative activities.
Organising history walks and oral history documentation, and building a history library to preserve women’s and marginalised community narratives.
What a term actually looks like
Field days, mentor check-ins, documentation, and a final showcase: students move through a structured arc, not a one-off certificate mill.
“I didn’t expect to still think about the kids I taught months later. It changed what I wrote my Common App essay about.”
— Fellowship Student, Batch 2025
Every credential, application-ready
Hear It From Students Who Made It Happen
Go behind the scenes with students who transformed an idea into meaningful impact, and discover how that journey helped shape their path to some of the world’s leading universities.
Project WHEN wasn’t just another extracurricular—it became a platform to empower young girls through education, confidence-building, and literacy. Hear how Ria’s journey with Hamari Pahchan helped shape both her impact and her path to Stanford University.
Alyssa is reshaping how children from underserved communities experience learning through creative educational resources, workshops, and interactive activities. Discover how she turned compassion into meaningful impact and inspired lasting change.
Discover how Jai transformed his passion for robotics into Project W.I.R.E.D., bringing STEM education to underserved communities through hands-on learning. Learn how creating real-world impact became part of his journey to University College London (UCL).
Questions students & parents ask
Still unsure? The Inroot team can walk you through eligibility, timelines, and fees directly.
Students aged 13–18 who want hands-on, real-world experience with an NGO alongside their academics. No prior experience is required.
No. While many students use this for global university applications, the work itself stands on its own as genuine community impact experience.
Anywhere from a few days for field immersions to several months for personalised impact projects and fellowships. Full timelines are on the Inroot opportunities page.
Yes, mentors write LORs based on direct, documented work with each student, not a generic template.
All applications, eligibility details, and fees are handled through Inroot’s opportunities page. Just click Apply Now above.
Your story won’t write itself.
Spots per cohort are limited. See what’s currently open and start your application through Inroot.