During a storybook activity at the Pratham Centre, Priya* sat with the book in front of her, trying to make sense of the English words on the page. She wanted to read, but the words felt difficult. English had become one of her biggest struggles. Reading,...
There was a time when Pooja* felt afraid whenever she was asked to read aloud in class. She could recognise only a few letters and simple words in Hindi and English. Larger words felt difficult. Writing sentences was hard. Understanding passages took effort. Each time...
Aditya* is the kind of child who brings energy into a room. He enjoys talking to people, interacting with others, and being part of group activities. But behind his cheerful nature, there was a quiet struggle. For nearly two years, learning had not been easy for him....
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...
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...
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...
