Sahaara Society Blog
Stay up to date with our latest stories and updates
Shardul’s Journey Towards Stability
Shardul*, a 20-year-old young man from Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, grew up without family support. He completed Grade 12 and an ITI course in Electronics while living in a hostel run by an NGO outside Mumbai. When he turned 18, he had to leave the hostel, as he was no...
Ashwini’s Journey to Independence
Ashwini* grew up in a simple home in Kolkata with her parents, two brothers, and one sister. When she was 11, her sister took her to Bhiwandi, promising better opportunities. Instead, Ashwini was left in a rented room, and after a month, she was forced into a sex...
Heena’s Path to a New Life
Heena* was only 13 when her parents decided she should marry someone she did not know. She had feelings for someone else, but her parents did not consider her wishes. At this difficult time, her aunt in Mumbai convinced her to run away, promising her a job and...
Isha’s Journey to a New Beginning
Isha*, a 37-year-old woman from Bihar, faced many hardships in life. She was married at a young age to Amit* (name changed), who was mentally unstable. They lived with Amit’s family, but life was difficult. Her husband and mother-in-law were controlling and...
Stitching a New Beginning: Sneha’s Journey
Sneha’s* family includes her husband, Rohan*, and their 9-year-old son, Aarav*. Originally from Karnataka, they now live in Mankhurd, Mumbai. The family faced serious challenges as they tried to rebuild their lives after a difficult situation. Their troubles began...
Nandini’s Journey: From Despair to Hope
Nandini* lives in Raigad, Maharashtra, with her husband Sandesh* and their 4-year-old son Rudra*. She completed her 10th grade but found it difficult to secure a stable job. To support her family, she worked as a housemaid, while Sandesh was employed in housekeeping....
A New Chapter: How Ashok Turned His Life Around
Ashok* is a 44-year-old man from Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. He is short and healthy. Ashok's family includes his wife Pinky, a daughter Unnati who is 23 years old, and a son Trayuk who is 16 years old. Ashok completed his education up to Grade 10. Ashok and his family...
Rohit’s Path to Change: A Story of Hope
Rohit*, a sixteen-year-old boy, had a tough childhood. His parents, Ravi* and Priya*, often fought, and his father struggled with mental health issues, making it hard for him to work. Meanwhile, his mother frequently left the house, leaving Rohit and his older...
Meeta’s Path to Change: A Story of Hope
Meeta*, a cheerful and energetic 12-year-old, has faced more challenges in her young life than most people ever will. Originally from Ghatkopar, her story is one of resilience and hope. In 2018, Meeta was first noticed by Sahaara staff near their education centre. At...
Asha’s Path to a Brighter Future
Asha* grew up in a difficult environment. Her father was abusive, and after her parents separated, her mother, Sabina*, struggled to provide for the family. To earn a living, Sabina started working in the red-light area of Turbhe. This meant Asha and her two older...