A New Chapter Beyond the Red-Light Area

A New Chapter Beyond the Red-Light Area

Apr 25, 2025 | Parivartan

Farida* came to Mumbai with her husband, full of hope for a better future. But that dream was soon crushed. Her husband left her for another woman, abandoning her and their young son. With nowhere to turn, Farida asked her brother for help. He promised to find her...
From Darkness to Direction

From Darkness to Direction

Apr 25, 2025 | Parivartan

When Rekha* was just 17, she believed she was stepping into a better future. A man from her village in Nepal, who had gained her family’s trust, promised her a well-paying job in India. As a young widow with a small child, she thought this opportunity would ease...
Irfan’s Steps Towards a Brighter Future 

Irfan’s Steps Towards a Brighter Future 

Apr 25, 2025 | Mahima

Irfan*, an 11-year-old boy, has grown through many difficulties to become a bright and active child today. His early life was filled with challenges. His mother had been working in the red-light area of Bhiwandi, while his father had abandoned the family. With no one...
A Bright Light in a Safe Place

A Bright Light in a Safe Place

Apr 25, 2025 | Krupalay

Fatima* was only six years old when she was brought into the care of Sahaara’s Krupalay Hostel. She had been living in the red-light area of Ghatkopar, where her mother worked in the sex trade. While her mother was away at work, Fatima was often left alone in unsafe...
Stitching a New Start

Stitching a New Start

Apr 25, 2025 | Azad

Rekha* had never held a book in her hands until she landed in jail. Life had been unkind from the start. Her husband had married another woman and left Rekha to care for their two young sons without any financial or emotional support. Struggling to survive and feed...