Omi’s Journey to Confidence and Learning

Omi’s Journey to Confidence and Learning

Omi*, a six-year-old boy, moved to Mumbai with his family from Bihar in search of better opportunities. His father works as a driver in a construction company, while his mother takes care of the home. He has three siblings, and life at home is quiet, as his father...
Vijay’s Transformation: From Anger to Aspiration

Vijay’s Transformation: From Anger to Aspiration

Vijay* is a 14-year-old boy from Solapur, Maharashtra, who used to live with his mother and three sisters. His family has faced significant challenges, particularly after the death of his father when Vijay was just 9 years old. This loss left Vijay and his family...
Shardul’s Journey Towards Stability

Shardul’s Journey Towards Stability

Shardul*, a 20-year-old young man from Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, grew up without family support. He completed Grade 12 and an ITI course in Electronics while living in a hostel run by an NGO outside Mumbai. When he turned 18, he had to leave the hostel, as he was no...
Ashwini’s Journey to Independence

Ashwini’s Journey to Independence

Ashwini* grew up in a simple home in Kolkata with her parents, two brothers, and one sister. When she was 11, her sister took her to Bhiwandi, promising better opportunities. Instead, Ashwini was left in a rented room, and after a month, she was forced into a sex...