Radhika, FFLV Student
At C2C, we believe that education is a powerful tool to change lives. Our web development program, part of the STEBLab curriculum and introduced in 2022 at the Food for Life Vrindavan (FFLV) center, has helped students apply their technical skills in meaningful ways. One of the brightest examples of this is Radhika, an 11th-grade student who used her newly acquired web development skills to make a significant impact on her family’s livelihood.
Radhika’s Personal Journey
“Hi, I’m Radhika, and I’m a student at the FFLV center. My father works as a cab driver, and for a long time, he manually handled the logistics of his business. Managing bookings, pricing, and customer details was stressful, so I decided to use the web development skills I learned through C2C to help him streamline his cab service.
Inspired by my father’s hard work, I set out to create a website that would not only organize his business but also reach new customers online. Building the website was a challenge—I had to ensure the design was simple, easy to use, and mobile-friendly, as most customers would book rides through their phones.
One of the most difficult parts was creating a fare calculator that factored in distance and time, but I kept testing and refining it until it worked perfectly. Thanks to the training I received through C2C, I was able to overcome these challenges and build a site that improved my father’s business operations significantly. Now, he can receive bookings online, and we’ve seen new customers come in because it’s so much easier to book a ride.”
The C2C Impact
Radhika’s story is a perfect example of how our programs at C2C empower young women to support their families and communities. In her case, the web development classes allowed her to develop a website that not only organized her father’s cab business but also opened new opportunities through digital presence.
With a step-by-step approach, Radhika built the website using HTML for the structure, CSS for styling, and JavaScript for key features like booking forms and fare calculation. She also ensured that the website was mobile-responsive, making it accessible to users on all devices. Additionally, she explored search engine optimization (SEO) techniques to increase visibility, helping her father’s cab service reach a wider audience.
Looking Ahead
Radhika’s journey doesn’t end here. She plans to improve the site further by adding online payment options and a customer review section to build trust and expand her father’s client base. Her experience has not only helped her father’s business but also boosted her own confidence, inspiring her to continue learning and growing.
Advice to Other Students
Radhika encourages other students to trust in their abilities and take on projects, no matter how challenging they seem at first. “Completing this website has been an incredible journey for me. It’s helped my family in ways I hadn’t imagined—my father is more relaxed, and the business is running smoother. Personally, it means a lot to be able to apply what I’ve learned to help my family.”
Through her determination and the skills she gained, Radhika exemplifies how education can create real, lasting change. We are incredibly proud of her achievements and look forward to supporting even more students as they apply their knowledge to uplift themselves and their communities.
The website Radhika created can be viewed here.
