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Our First Vocational Training Centre Graduate
Varsha*, is a young woman who has been one of our quickest learners at the Vocational Training Centre. Varsha is originally from West Bengal and is the daughter of one of the commercial sex workers from the red-light district of Bhiwandi. Her mother has been staying...
A Changed Life
This is the story of a woman named Soni* from the Turbhe red-light area. Soni is originally from West Bengal. Her family consists of her parents, older brother and two children. Unfortunately, she lost her husband when she was pregnant with her second child in an...
An opportunity to Persevere
As it is said, “there are always periodic opportunities to give up, while every single moment is an opportunity to persevere”. Neeta, one of our participants from Turbhe is truly a live example of perseverance. Neeta comes from a large family comprising of six...
Apna Ghar
Kavita* is a soft-spoken hardworking woman from Mumbai. She came in touch with Sahaara at the Byculla Women's Prison. After due diligence, Sahaara paid her bail of Rs. 5000/- and she was released. After being released, she had no job. The lack of education also makes...
New Beginning
Shiva* a 32 years old man lived with his mother in Antop Hill, Mumbai. In the month of April 2019, he was arrested under section 457, 454, 380 of Indian Penal Code 1860 (for Lurking / trespassing someone’s house at night to commit theft). After couple of months,...
A helping hand
During this COVID -19 lockdown, many reports have shown an increase in the incidence of domestic violence across all spectrum of society. While for some staying at home has brought opportunities of bonding time with families, indulging in self-care, and cultivating...
Where there is a will, there is a way
Harsh* lives in the Turbhe red light area with his grandparents, mother and brother. He is currently in Level 4 of Sahaara's remedial classes.During the lockdown, Sahaara started online classes as physical classes were restricted. Harsh’s mother had a smart phone and...
Help, when it’s most needed
With the COVID 19 pandemic hitting the world, the worst affected have been the daily wage earners. For them, this lockdown has meant zero earning, and many have been forced to go without food. It is more than ever, that the need to address such existential crisis has...
Kindling a Dream
Precocious and intelligent Amrita* excels at almost everything she puts her mind to. Now 14, Amrita who hails from Aurangabad was deserted by her father and stepmother while on a train journey to Chennai. She was found in Cuddalore Railway Station and was first placed...
Helped Making a Fresh Start
This is a story of Sangeeta, a 44-year-old single mother of three children. She worked as a maidservant and it was really hard for her to provide for the basic needs of her children with that work. Once there was an urgent need for finances to pay for her elder...