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Becoming Bold
Meera* was just five years old when she was brought to Anandalay Girls’ Hostel. Before that, she had lived in the red-light area of Ghatkopar, where her mother was caught in the sex trade. Meera spent long hours alone in a small, unsafe space. With no one to care for...
Aman Finds His Drive
Aman* is a 12-year-old boy from a hardworking family living in Turbhe. His father is a truck driver who is often away, and his mother works as a housekeeper to care for their home. Aman has two older sisters and a younger baby brother. With limited resources and many...
A Confident Step Forward
Aarfa* is a 14-year-old girl living in Turbhe with her parents and two brothers. Originally from Patna, her family moved to the city in search of better opportunities. Aarfa's early education was disrupted when she spent a few years in her village, leading to a gap in...
A Voice Found
When Ravi* was found wandering alone in Mumbai’s Khar area at just nine years old, no one knew where he had come from or why he was there. Separated from his family and without care or direction, he was brought to Chembur Children’s Home (CCH) by the police in 2021....
Writing a New Chapter
Aditya* was only six years old when his life took a difficult turn. After both his parents passed away, his uncle, who was already struggling financially, was unable to care for him. He made the tough decision to hand Aditya over to a government remand home. Later,...
A New Chapter Beyond the Red-Light Area
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
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 her...
Irfan’s Steps Towards a Brighter Future
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
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
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...