By Rahul Thomas | Coordinator - Donors
Sahaara believes that every person has a dream, and our work centers around ensuring that marginalized persons are able to articulate and work towards achieving their dream. Children in juvenile homes are one of the most marginalized populations in Mumbai. The tracking program of children discharged from juvenile homes help children get a start which will help them break out of the poverty cycle and fulfill their dreams of a stable future.
Sahaara staff procures addresses of discharged children from the home authorities. The trackers then traverse through labyrinthine gullies of Mumbai slums searching for the children’s residences. Through such home visits, networking with local schools, facilitating assistance in books and materials, the child is facilitated entry into formal education paving the way to a bright future.
Niraj is one such boy who has regained his right to education by the interventions carried out by Sahaara's tracking personnel.
16-year-old Niraj lives in the suburbs of Mumbai with his parents. His father drives an auto rickshaw for his living and his mother is a housewife. Niraj discontinued his studies when he was in the Grade 9. Due to peer pressure and bad company, Niraj got addicted to drugs and used to be involved in small thefts with his friends which led to his arrest. He was sent to the Umerkhadi Observation Home.
Sahaara staff met Niraj on one of their regular visits to the Home and realised that he is missing out on education. Niraj’s father had disowned him due to his bad habits. Our staff met his parents and spoke to them concerning Niraj’s education and future. They were willing to accept Niraj back. Our staff started counselling Niraj and completed all the formalities to ensure that he was released from the Home. Sahaara is now helping Niraj with admission in a good school so that he can continue his studies.
Through the counsel and guidance of the Sahaara staff, who is continually putting efforts, Niraj is now looking forward to join school in the coming academic year and his desire is to have a good job and a secure life.
Your generous donations have enabled Sahaara to provide what is necessary for Niraj to continue his education and have an opportunity to dream of a better tomorrow!
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