Irfan Pathan

Irfan enrolled with Make My Dream Foundation in the year 2011. His lower limbs are affected due to polio. He hails from slum areas of Parvati, Pune and was under support program of SEC Kanhe Phata. He had completed 10th standard at the time of admission with us.

Journey with us

He completed Intermediate Applied Art at Abhinav College, Pune with 43% marks and skills development like spoken English. He participated in our support programs like personality development sessions, visits to NGO’s, health check-up camps and showed good improvement. He successfully completed our trekking expeditions to Parvati Hill, Rajmachi Fort and Sinhgad Fort.

He has been provided with modified special vehicle under our Mobility Project.

He won our annual awards – “Best Artist” in 2012-2013, “Best Dedication towards Aim” in 2013, 2014, “Best Self Reliance” in 2014-2015. He won the consolation prize in drawing competition held by us in February 2017. He is contributor of Dream Vision Fund for past 3 years.

Journey Beyond

He is self-reliant since 2013 and taking good care of his daily expenses, education and career. He worked in Baliraja Advertising Agency and Wow Advertising for 3 years and is working in Global Advertising Services Pvt. Ltd. as graphic designer since 2016. He completed his Diploma in Applied Art on his own with 50% marks. He performs harmonium in all annual gatherings of Make My Dream Foundation.