Vikas Lodha, a 6-year-old boy from Valmiki Basti, lives with his father, an auto-rickshaw driver, his mother, who works as a house help, and his elder brother. When Vikas first joined the Children Activity Centre (CAC) a year ago, he was extremely shy and emotional. His attendance was irregular, and […]
Anita’s Journey of Resilience and Hope
Anita, an 11-year-old girl, lives in Valmiki Basti with her mother, Anokhi, and her three siblings—brothers Golu and Abhishek, and sister Kavita. Their father abandoned the family over a decade ago, leaving Anokhi to raise her children alone. Struggling to make ends meet, the family faces severe financial hardships, forcing […]
From Shy to Shine: Sameer’s Journey of Growth and Leadership
Sameer, the youngest in his family, first came to the Community Activity Center (CAC) as a quiet, reserved boy. He barely spoke and found it difficult to express himself. But with consistent engagement and a supportive environment, Sameer’s transformation has been nothing short of inspiring. He now attends the CAC […]
Disha’s Journey to Confidence and Regular School Attendance
Disha is a 6-year-old girl, the eldest child of Mr. Ravi and Mrs. Anita Sansi. She lives in a well-built pucca house in Ramdev Kachi Basti, Gurjar Ki Thadi, Jaipur, with a joint family of 17 members. Disha has one brother and two sisters. Her mother is a homemaker, while […]
Nikhil’s Inspirational Journey
Nikhil, the eldest son of Mahavir and Champa, is 11 years old and currently studying in the 5th standard at Mahatma Gandhi Government School. He lives in Badrawas Basti with his two siblings. We have known Nikhil for the past two years, and he has consistently proven to be a […]
Krishna’s Journey to Education
Krishna is a 10-year-old girl who was admitted to the 3rd grade of a government school this year. She lives with her father, Bani Singh, and her mother, Sapna Devi, who both work in cleaning jobs. Krishna belongs to the Valmiki community and has a younger sister and brother. Since […]
Jeevan – A Beacon of Change in Badarvas Basti
Name: JeevanAge: 30Parents’ Names: Gopal and LaxmiProfession: Auto Driver This case study highlights the inspiring journey of Jeevan, a 30-year-old man from Badarvas Basti, a community deeply rooted in rigid traditions and societal norms. In this basti, practices such as child labor, incomplete documentation, and child marriage were not only […]
Payal’s Journey Back to School
Payal, a 10-year-old girl, is the daughter of Suresh and Surta Bawri. While her parents and three siblings live in Gujarat for work, Payal stays with her grandmother in Jaipur and studies in the 6th standard at Government Upper Primary School, Ramdev. Recently, she visited Gujarat for a month to […]