Passion Struck with John R. Miles
Creating a Legacy of Hope: Dr. Abraham George on Educating India’s Underrepresented | EP 550
24 Dec 2024
In this inspiring episode of the Passion Struck Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Abraham George, a visionary philanthropist and founder of the Shanti Bhavan Residential School. For over two decades, Shanti Bhavan has been a beacon of hope, providing free, world-class education to children from India’s most marginalized communities. By breaking cycles of poverty and empowering students to attend top universities like Stanford and Dartmouth, Dr. George is transforming lives and creating generational change.Featured in the acclaimed Netflix documentary Daughters of Destiny, Dr. George’s impact extends far beyond education. From eliminating leaded gasoline in India to advancing healthcare and social justice initiatives, his work exemplifies what it means to align purpose with action. In this conversation, we explore how his journey—from the Indian Army to global finance and back to grassroots change in India—serves as a blueprint for making a lasting difference.Link to the full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/dr-abraham-george-how-to-create-a-legacy-of-hope/Call to Action: From providing world-class education to India’s most marginalized children through Shanti Bhavan to driving impactful public health and social justice reforms, Dr. George exemplifies how aligning your actions with your values can create generational change.This episode will resonate deeply with anyone passionate about breaking barriers, empowering others, and leaving a legacy of hope. It’s a call to action to harness your passions, take bold steps, and make a meaningful impact in your own life and the lives of others.Sponsors: Rosetta Stone: Unlock 25 languages for life at “ROSETTASTONE.com/passionstruck.” Prolon: Reset your health with 15% off at “ProlonLife.com/passionstruck.” Mint Mobile: Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at “MINT MOBILE dot com slash PASSION.” Hims: Start your journey to regrowing hair with Hims. Visit hims.com/PASSIONSTRUCK for your free online visit. Quince: Discover luxury at affordable prices with Quince. Enjoy free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/PASSION. In this episode, you will learn: The Power of Education to Break Cycles of Poverty: Dr. Abraham George shares how Shanti Bhavan provides free, world-class education to children from marginalized communities, creating generational change. Why Educating Girls is Central to Societal Transformation: Dr. George explains the multiplier effect of empowering young women through education and its impact on entire communities. Overcoming Systemic Challenges with Purpose and Resilience: Learn how Dr. George navigates entrenched issues like caste discrimination and poverty to create lasting social impact. Fostering a Family-Like Environment for Success: Discover how Shanti Bhavan goes beyond academics, offering students emotional support and healing from trauma, which contributes to their success. The Ripple Effect of Empowered Graduates: Hear inspiring stories of Shanti Bhavan graduates who are driving social change and uplifting their communities. Building a Legacy of Hope: Dr. George reflects on the character traits and values that have guided his journey and how his work will continue to impact future generations. 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Poverty has different dimensions. It's not hunger. It's suffering. And even indignity of being in a lower caste, that is also a part of poverty. So I find all these activities that I embarked on, they're closely interrelated, though you may not see it as such. Somebody may argue that I did, doesn't fit in with poverty is lead poisoning. That's an urban problem more than anything else.
But I would argue even there, who suffers most is the poor people in slums who have no way of protecting themselves, who are right next to a factory that is fabricating lead. They are the ones who are suffering. So it's also a poverty issue. So everything I've done has some connection, may not be directly visible, but some of them are directly connected.
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And today's episode is the perfect conversation to inspire you as we close out the year and prepare for what's ahead. Last week, we had two incredible episodes. On Tuesday, I spoke with Miss America Madison Marsh about breaking barriers, setting bold goals, and the grit it takes to achieve greatness.
Then on Thursday, Caroline Adams Miller joined me to share the science and strategies behind setting big transformative goals, something that's so important as we go into 2025. She discusses how to cultivate the resilience to see through your goals and to make them possible in your life. If you haven't caught those episodes yet, I highly recommend you check them out.
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