A New Beginning for Jagruti and Her Children*

A New Beginning for Jagruti and Her Children*

Jagruti*, a 46-year-old woman from Hyderabad, had a difficult childhood. She lost her parents when she was very young and had to live with her relatives, who did not care for her. At the age of 10, she ran away from home with some friends who were visiting Mumbai. But...
Washing Away the Past

Washing Away the Past

Ramesh* is a 21-year-old young man from Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra. He lives with his mother and elder sister. After his father passed away, the family faced a lot of financial struggles. His mother began working as a housemaid, while Ramesh had to take on...
A New Start for Samir

A New Start for Samir

Samir is a 7-year-old boy who was living in Diva, a suburb in the Thane district, located on the outskirts of Mumbai, with his mother and elder brother. Life at home was very difficult for him. His mother had left her husband due to abuse and, with no other means to...
A New Path for Namita

A New Path for Namita

Namita* was born in a red-light area in Mumbai where her mother worked. Her early years were spent alone at home, with no one to care for her while her mother was away. There was no chance to play safely, no regular meals, and no one to help her learn or understand...
A Brighter Path for Nadiya

A Brighter Path for Nadiya

Nadiya lived in the red-light area of Ghatkopar with her mother, who was always busy with work and could not spend much time with her. The area was unsafe for a young girl like Nadiya, and her daily life lacked routine, safety, and care. She was attending a preschool...