Mumbai- the city of dreams, becomes Samira’s worst nightmare Samira (name changed to protect identity) loved going to school. However, at the age of fourteen, after having studied only up to class four, her family could no longer afford that…
Pomi – The Epitome of Courage
When Pomi is around people don’t dare to go against the law. No, Pomi is not a policewoman. She is just a simple yet fearless young lady passionately fighting the rights of children. 18-year-old Pomi is from a community we…
Towards a Hunger-Free India – An initiative by World Vision India and NDTV
NDTV and World Vision India present ‘Together with Children: Towards a Hunger-Free India’, a joint effort to help the most vulnerable communities, children and their families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The telethon is a two-hour prime time (Sunday, 17th…
Heroes and Hope in Times of Covid-19
The countrywide lockdown in India, as a mechanism to curtail the Covid 19 pandemic, was initiated on 25th March 2020 and as of now is to continue till 3rd May 2020. As the contingency created by the lockdown cast its…
Reviving lost dreams
19-year-old Aishwarya always had it rough. Her father passed away in the year 2007. Her mother had to toil to provide for the family. Unfortunately, she also succumbed to cancer in 2018. Losing parents at an age where you are still dependent…
A Trendsetter
Arti, aged 16, won the State-level School essay competition in Uttarakhand. This was a significant achievement for a girl from a small village who hadn’t dreamt of success beyond her village. Her village of around 100 households is a picturesque…
Education – the road to a better life
Khushboo stands at the doorway of a 50-year-old mud house built by her grandfather, her hands full of medals and trophies she has collected over the years. The three-room house is dimly lit with no windows and the only place…
When you feel unsafe. . .
When your child faces an unsafe situation, teach your child to say NO, LEAVE THE PLACE and TELL A TRUSTED ADULT.
What to do in an Unsafe Situation
It is important for children to know what to do when they are in an unsafe situation. They should also be able to identify the situation. And, it’s even more important that they share it with someone they trust. Every…
Stringing her life together
“Our financial situation was terrible. All we could do is send our sons to school. It is a belief system in our society that it is okay if girl children work at home and do not study. But thanks to…