Akash Fulzalke

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From a Struggling Child to a Changemaker — My Journey with Chetana

Hello, my name is Akash Fulzalke. I am the Trustee and Project Director of Chetana Empowerment Foundation, where I work to bring positive change in the lives of students and communities through education, mental wellness, and digital wellness programs.

I graduated in Mechanical Engineering and worked in the corporate sector for three years. However, inspired by my mother and my own life experiences, I chose to dedicate myself to social work. Losing my parents at a young age taught me the importance of resilience, empathy, and giving back to society.
My life’s journey has been full of challenges, hope, and miracles.
There were times when I wasn’t sure if I could continue my education. But in those darkest days, Chetana Empowerment Foundation, along with many kind-hearted donors and my supportive relatives, came forward and stood by me. Their help made it possible for me to complete my engineering education — something that once felt beyond my reach.

That support changed everything. It didn’t just educate me — it gave me hope, confidence, and a sense of purpose.

After completing my engineering, I began working in a company. But even while surrounded by machines, my heart longed to connect with people. I realized that my true calling was to serve human beings, to give back what I had once received.

Today, I proudly serve as a Trustee and Project Director at Chetana Empowerment Foundation — the same organization that once helped me stand on my feet. Now, I dedicate my life to empowering others through education and digital wellness.

Through the Chetana Vidya Sahayyata Scholarship Program, we support underprivileged students by providing scholarships of up to 50,000 for higher education.
Through our Digital Wellness for Mental Wellbeing Project, we help students, parents, and teachers use technology mindfully and protect their mental health.

As I participate in the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026, every step I take is a tribute — to my mother’s values, to the donors who believed in me, and to every child who dreams of a better future.

Your contribution can help us create many more such stories — of courage, education, and transformation.

Let’s run together — for education, for wellness, and for humanity. Your support can turn struggles into success stories.

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