Gufran gets the opportunity he deserves

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 thousand marginalized people every year.

Five year old Gufran is a student in Sahaara’s balwadi (Indian pre-school) in Reay Road, Mumbai, India. His father, Nizamuddhin is a shopkeeper, and mother, Naima, is a housewife. Gufran has two brothers and one sister as well. The family barely makes enough money to support themselves.

Sahaara’s balwadi is situated near Gufran’s house and this is a boon to Gufran because majority of slum children are deprived of quality and accessible education.

Sahaara’s balwadi has 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.

Farhin loves to attend the balwadi as, apart from classes, they offer several playtime activities to engage the children. Farhin is energetic and loves to spend time doing active things.

Your generous donations will enable Sahaara to provide an entire year of education to Gufran, thereby ensuring that he has the opportunity of a stable future!

Thank you, Sumair and Vijay, for your support of Gufran!