Sanjay Pasrija
Sanjay Pasrija founded Lamp Post Kids in Mumbai in 2004 with a simple mission — to provide educational support and hope to underprivileged children who lacked access to quality learning opportunities. What started as evening lessons for a few children studying under a street lamp gradually grew into a community-driven educational initiative impacting many young lives.With the support of dedicated volunteers and community members, Lamp Post Kids expanded beyond academics to focus on overall child development, including communication skills, mentorship, social awareness, and confidence building. Over the years, the initiative has helped several students continue their education, with many becoming the first in their families to attend college.Sanjay strongly believes that education has the power to transform lives and create long-term social impact. Even after moving internationally for professional responsibilities, he continued guiding and supporting the initiative while staying closely connected with the students and volunteers.
Rakshan Pasrija
Rakshan Pasrija has been actively involved with Lamp Post Kids for the past three years, supporting the organization’s mission of providing educational opportunities to underprivileged children in Mumbai.As part of his involvement, Rakshan contributes to accounting support, website management, and communication initiatives while also helping students develop confidence and communication skills. Through this experience, he has learned the importance of leadership, responsibility, teamwork, and giving back to the community.Being part of Lamp Post Kids has helped Rakshan develop a deeper understanding of social impact and the value of education in transforming lives. He is passionate about continuing to support initiatives that create meaningful opportunities for children and communities in need.
Malkawa Bomidi
Malkawa Bomidi has been an integral part of the Lamp Post Kids journey since its early days. She was one of the students connected with the initiative when Lamp Post Kids first started over 20 years ago, and today she continues to give back to the same mission that helped shape her educational journey and personal growth.Through the support, guidance, and educational opportunities provided during the early years of Lamp Post Kids, Malkawa continued building her academic and professional career with dedication and determination.
Her educational achievements include:B.A. GraduationD.T.Ed. (Diploma in Teacher Education)PGPDM (Post Graduate Program in Development Management)PGDYED (Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga Teacher Education)Sadhanapada – a program focused on inner transformation and self-development After building her professional career, Malkawa remained deeply committed to supporting underprivileged children through education, mentorship, and community development.
She currently serves as one of the key volunteers helping manage the day-to-day activities of Lamp Post Kids, including student coordination, educational support, communication, and operational management.Her journey reflects the true spirit and long-term impact of Lamp Post Kids — empowering students through education and inspiring them to become future leaders who give back to their communities. Her dedication, leadership, and passion continue to play a vital role in helping the organization grow and positively impact many young lives.
Sanjay Pasrija
Rakshan Pasrija
