Where it all began
What began as a small effort in the Baranagar-Belgharia area turned into a life-changing mission. While an expressway was under construction, children living on the streets risked their lives collecting coal remnants instead of going to school. Moved by their plight, Mr. Kallol Ghosh (affectionately known as Kallol da) began teaching them with his own pocket money.
Realizing the deeper dangers these children faced—exploitation, trafficking—he founded OFFER (Organisation For Friends Energies and Resources). Despite early doubts from others, his vision endured. Today, OFFER supports nearly 50,000 children, offering them safety, education, and hope for a better future.
Our Mission
- To secure the childhood of each child.
- To work with children and bring about changes in their attitude.
Our Vision
We strive to create an environment where children can play, think, laugh and grow as children and to respond pragmatically to the needs of disadvantaged children. Such response must include their families.
Our Goals
- To provide a practical response to the needs of disadvantaged children and their families.
- To enable the children to enjoy a more normal childhood.
- To make children independent through education and develop potentials to blend into mainstream society.
About the Founder: Kallol Ghosh
Mr. Kallol Ghosh, former United Nations Volunteer & Senior Ashoka Fellow, fondly known as Kallol Da. He is the heart and soul behind OFFER (Organisation for Friends, Energies and Resources). He is a Kolkata Based Activist and the Founder – Director of Organisation for Friends Energies & Resources. His journey began with a simple yet powerful observation — the injustice faced by street children, especially those working in hazardous conditions instead of attending school.
In the early 1990s, while massive expressway constructions were underway in the Baranagar-Belgharia area, young children could be seen collecting ashes and coal remnants — a life-threatening pursuit for mere survival. Witnessing this harsh reality, Kallol decided to take action. What started as a small, compassionate effort quickly transformed into a powerful grassroots movement.
Under his leadership, OFFER has grown into a trusted non-profit organization dedicated to child rights, education, protection, and community welfare. Through inclusive programs, Kallol continues to inspire change, creating a safer, more dignified world for the most vulnerable. He received Honorary Doctorate from President of Italian Republic in recognition of his social entrepreneurship & also for his vision, commitment and innovative solutions to some of society’s most pressing challenges.
Founder’s Mission: “To empower marginalized communities, especially children, by providing equal opportunities, care, and dignity — regardless of their background.”
OFFER Board Members
Led by Compassion, Driven by Expertise
Mr. Buddha Mazumdar
President
Mr. Chandan Majumder
Vice President
Mr. Kallol Ghosh
Secretary
Ms. Jayita Ghosal
Joint Secretary
Mr. Amarnath Datta
Treasurer
Ms. Barsha Dey
Member
Mr. Debojyoti Sen Sharma
Member
OFFER Core Team
Strategic Minds & Unified Mission.
Dr. Ankan De
Mr. Asish Dutta
Mr. Avijit Banerjee
Mr. Gopal Dhali
Mr. Mrinal Kanti Biswas
Mr. Sudip Mazumdar
Mr. Sunil Baran Bhattachaarya
Mr. Swapan Kumar Das
Ms. Bharati Purkait Shrivastava
Ms. Monalisha Ghosh
Ms. Sayanti Mukherjee
