Vineeta bubbles with enthusiasm at school

In the majority of Mumbai’s slums, quality and accessible education remains a pipe dream. The Sahaara Charitable Society believes that a helping hand and a continuum of services and opportunities is key to make the dreams of the poor a reality. Sahaara helps fulfill the dreams of four thousan marginalized people every year.

For four year old Vineeta* lives in the Mumbai slum of Gorai. Through the efforts of Sahaara and their balwadi (Indian pre-school) situated near her house, Vineeta will receive a quality education. Her father, Sanjay, works as an office assistant and her mother, Sauti, is a housewife. Vineeta has two sisters. The family hails from Satara, a city 260 kilometers south of Mumbai. The family is poor and they find it very difficult to cope with medical emergencies. Despite their poor economic condition, Vineeta’s parents realize the value of a good education and make sure she goes to Sahaara’s balwadi every day.

Sahaara’s balwadi uses a systematic curriculum wherein children are equipped in the following subjects over the period of a year: English and Hindi; alphabets and poems; writing skills; general knowledge such as colors, animals, flowers and personal hygiene; and games and activities such as counting and recognition.

Vineeta is a bright child and physically very active. She bubbles with enthusiasm, loves to draw and enjoys reading and writing exercises. She also loves to twirl and enjoys singing immensely.

Thanks to your generous donations, Vivek, Vineeta will be able to attend school for an entire year.

Thank you!

*Name changed to protect identity