Stories of Change
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Success Stories
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Names and photos used are different to protect the identity of the beneficiaries
Farheen, 32
Farheen’s Return to Education
Farheen, a 32-year-old mother of two from Nirankari Nagar, had left school nearly 15 years ago due to family responsibilities. In 2023, she joined the Nirankari Nagar Sustainability Center supported by Gyansaathi to complete her 10th grade.
Farzana
Farzana Finds Support and Stability
Farzana joined the Gyansaathi Balwadi in June 2024. She lives with her mother and younger brother in Baba Nagar under very difficult financial conditions.
Katkari tribal women
Women of Ghodakhadak Take Charge
Ghodakhadak is a small Katkari tribal hamlet with 19 households. Many families in the village struggled to access housing schemes because they did not have the required income and caste certificates.
Women farmers of Utane village
Women Farmers Preserve Local Seeds in Utane
In the village of Utane, farmers had long struggled to access local seeds and often depended on expensive hybrid varieties.
Dahivali village community
A Long-Awaited Road in Dahivali
Dahivali is a tribal hamlet located about 25 kilometers from Kalyan. For years, the internal road in the village was uneven and difficult to walk on, especially during the monsoon.
Gopi Ramesh Bhosale, 46
Gopi Bhosale’s Persistence Pays Off
Gopi Ramesh Bhosale, a 46-year-old Katkari Adivasi woman, struggled for years after losing her husband and being left to care for her children alone.
Sonu and Anandha’s family
A New Home for Sonu and Anandha
Sonu and Anandha from Kolharewadi struggled to support their five children through seasonal work at brick-making sites.
Rohini, 12
Rohini’s Story
Rohini, a 12-year-old girl from Vikhroli, lives with her parents and two younger siblings. Both her parents are under high risk and receive treatment at MT Agrawal Hospital.
Ankita, 15
Ankita and Her Siblings Return to School
Ankita, a 15-year-old girl, faced a difficult time after the death of her father, who was the only earning member in the family.
Raj and his mother
Raj’s Mother Builds a Small Business
Raj, a beneficiary of the Savli Project in Ghatkopar, comes from a family facing financial hardship. His father is undergoing treatment for a serious illness, leaving Raj’s mother as the sole earning member.
Vanita
Vanita Finds Strength Through Support
Vanita, a tailor from Thane, faced severe emotional stress after learning she was under high risk.
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