Sujoy's Story

Our series of revealing, inspiring interviews with Future Hope alumni continues with a success story to rival most; that told by Sujoy Roy.If you've attended a Future Hope supporter event, chances are you've either met or heard from Sujoy. As one of the most active members of our alumni, Sujoy is passionate about giving back, supporting the work of the school and helping develop new ideas. An admirable student, an even better ambassador!In this episode, Sujoy welcomes broadcaster Jonathan Overend to his office in the City of London. Sujoy has forged an impressive career as an international banker and such is the intensity of his work, he delicately combines this conversation with a live trade on the global markets!His story is truly remarkable; from walking barefoot across Kolkata to enjoy rugby on The Maidan, to moving into Future Hope's care after a horrendous accident involving his brother. And now, just look at him! The very definition of a city high-flyer!From birth, Sujoy was exposed to life on the streets, living in the slums of Park Circus. He paints the picture vividly. Like so many young people from the streets and slums of Kolkata, moving to Future Hope literally changed his life. He learnt discipline and the positive effect of education, both in the classroom and on the sports field. He speaks impressively about the value of this education and the lessons which now get passed down to his own children.The idea that one day he could live in a new country, with a settled family of his own and a high-flying job.... well, that's the Future Hope story all over. Transformational!Now, it's about the future. What can past students give back? How can they act as advocates and positive role models for the current generation of Future Hope students? Sujoy tells us he's keen to be at the heart of it while Tim joins the pod to talk about the importance of such an idea...Always looking to the future; that's Future Hope!If you've listened to any episode of this podcast, please leave a rating and review. For more information on the work of Future Hope, please visit www.futurehope.net. Your support is vital and hugely appreciated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.