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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...
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...