Located in the gullies of Govandi, The Next Page — a developmental space for young minds — was inspired by the power of a committed group. The idea for an oasis in a sidelined neighbourhood was planted when educator Anoop Parik started working as a teaching fellow in Shivaji Nagar. His experience was dotted with triumphs and tribulations. While on one hand many of his students were able to champion their respective journeys, others were restricted by the typicalities of a backward area. 

Books and football emerged as gamechangers that helped some of Parik’s tutees stand out within the community. The foundation began its operations as a reading room in 2020, nine years after Parik conceived a rough plan for it. Now they aim to expand to three centres within Govandi. “We don’t wish to go beyond this circle, as educational modules can’t be copy-pasted from one community to another.