“If this corona was not there, then our father would be here with us right now”, says 14-year-old Sufian* with a soft and broken voice. Sufian lives in a small rented house in the community of Dharavi in Mumbai with…
A Difference Maker
It doesn’t take much rain to deluge the road in Delhi. The road leading to one of our communities in Delhi’s slums is waterlogged after a short shower. Mercy and a couple of volunteers take a tuk-tuk to cross the…
Celebrating Families: A workshop that becomes a way of life
Rajeshree and Nitin live in small rented house in Mumbai along with their two children Pranay and Anushka. As an REC volunteer, Rajeshree has previously been a part of several workshops and trainings through World Vision India’s Dharavi Area Program.…
From being a receiver to a giver
Dwarka, 48, is now a World Vision India child sponsor. His face beamed with pride as he held the photo of a six-year-old girl from Delhi. Life has come full circle for Dwarka and his wife whose two sons were…
Little care and tons of courage
Little nine-year-old Bharti is an inspiration for anyone who wants to live a joyous life in the midst of struggles. A few years ago, Vikas and his wife, Meena, who live in Delhi, were completely unaware that their daughter, Bharti, had a hole…
How can you help a child in need during Christmas?
Celebration and music will soon fill the air. Joy and cheer will adorn the atmosphere. In the midst of the pandemic, celebrations are a way to steer away from the present day blues. It is a reminder to celebrate the…
Transformational Education
Shishupal, 24, sits on a charpai (traditional woven bed) at his family house’s courtyard surrounded by his parents and siblings. Basking in the warm winter morning sun, he puts on his suit and tie and looks ready for a big occasion but…
Didi is here
Thumpa didi grabs my arm and herds me down an alley and through a crowd of men. I am wary, but certainly curious. The air is heavy with the smell of alcohol fused with incense, sweat and sewage. The lanes…
Staying connected during the coronavirus pandemic
Working from home brings its own challenges, especially for field staff in World Vision offices across the country. However, trying times call for creative solutions, and the one thing that has helped bridge the gap is Video Conferencing apps. Since…
Difficult Ways to School: Overcoming Hurdles
Chorkhal High School is perched on a mountain peak overlooking villages and forests on all sides. This is the only school for the cluster of 4-5 villages in the vicinity. Sisters Himanshu, 16, and Samiya, 11, walk a daunting 45-minute…