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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 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
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, 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
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 rely on...
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
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
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
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
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...