From Shadows to Strength – Arshiya’s Journey Forward

From Shadows to Strength – Arshiya’s Journey Forward

Arshiya* is 18 years old and currently lives at the Udaan Aftercare hostel in Mumbai. She was born in Kolkata and spent her early years in one of the oldest and most congested red-light areas of Mumbai, where her mother worked in the sex trade. The area was unsafe,...
Esha’s Journey Back to Confidence

Esha’s Journey Back to Confidence

Esha is a bright and active 9-year-old girl who lives with her family in a small home. She lost her mother during the COVID pandemic, just as her younger sister was born. This loss deeply affected her. Without her mother, she often felt lonely and unsupported. Her...
Finding His Footing

Finding His Footing

Shakti* is a tall, strong, and healthy 16-year-old boy originally from Karjat. Today, he lives at the Chembur Children’s Home (CCH) and studies in Class 9. His early childhood was marked by instability and hardship. Shakti’s father was an alcoholic and drug addict....
Roshan’s Journey of Hope

Roshan’s Journey of Hope

Roshan, a smart and cheerful boy from Ratnagiri, faced rejection early in life. His parents separated after a fight, and his mother never returned. His father later remarried, and Roshan was left without the care of either parent. He was eventually sent to live with...
Out of the Shadows

Out of the Shadows

Rani* is 35 years old and originally from West Bengal. After her husband passed away from cancer, she received no support from her in-laws. With no one else to turn to and three children to care for, she returned to her parents’ home. But she knew she couldn’t...