Muskan loves to play!

Muskhan Sidhiki
Four year old Muskan Siddiqi is one of five children. Her father, Kalimula Siddiqi, is a mechanic and her mother, Sairabanu, is a housewife. They are a family of seven that includes Muskan, her two sisters, two brothers and parents. Muskan hails from Mankhurd, one of the innumerable poverty stricken slum pockets in Mumbai. Both her parents are illiterate.

Children like Muksan, from Mumbai slums, face educational deprivation in terms of generational illiteracy, physical access to education and quality of education as well. Though Muskan hails such from a disadvantaged background she can dream of a stable future with a good education because she studies at the Mankhurd study center, run by Sahaara. Being close to Muskan’s house, the balwadi is a potent vehicle for transforming her future through quality 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 (colors, animals, flowers, personal hygiene etc), coloring, games and activities such as counting and recognition.

Muskan loves to attend the balwadi as apart from studies, there are several playtime activities to engage the children as well. Muskan is a live wire who is energetic and lively in class! She is talkative and thoroughly enjoys physical activities like running and hopping.

Sahaara Charitable Society believes that every person has a dream, and their work centers around ensuring that marginalized persons are able to articulate and work towards achieving their dream. Sahaara’s early childhood education program gives children like Muskan, get a start which will help her break out of the poverty cycle and fulfill her dream of a stable future.

Your generous donations of six months of suppport each, Ashley and Jane, will enable Sahaara to provide a year of pre-primary education to Muskan.

Thank you so much for your gift to Muskan!




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Pranali loves to write!

Pranali Londhe
Three year old Pranali Londhe is one of five children. Her father, Dyaneshwar Londhe, is a gardener and her mother, Vijaymala, is a housewife. They are a family of seven that includes Pragati, her three sisters, one brother and parents. Pranali hails from Mankhurd, one of the innumerable poverty stricken slum pockets in Mumbai. The family income is barely enough to make both ends meet.

Sahaara’s balwadi is situated near Pranali’s house and this is a boon to Pragati 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 (colours, animals, flowers, personal hygiene etc), colouring, games and activities such as counting and recognition.

Pranali loves to attend the balwadi as apart from studies, there are several playtime activities to engage the children as well. She loves writing exercises and enjoys the lessons taken in class. She is very naughty and has a ball when she sings action songs.

Your generous donation, Leslie, will enable Sahaara to provide an entire year of education to Pranali, thereby ensuring that she has the opportunity to a stable future!

Thank you, for supporting Pranali!




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Rajesh loves to read!

Rajesh
Dear Kelly, Mark and Lynn, Sarah, Bill, Chris, and Carol,

Rajesh is a thirteen year old boy who was left destitute in Mumbai. His life would have been one of abuse and acute poverty, if he had not been rescued by Sahaara, and taken under there care at Mahima Home.

At Mahima Home, Rajesh receives English medium schooling in one of the top schools in the locality,  quality accommodation and wholesome nutrition within a loving family environment afforded by dedicated  houseparents. Rajesh is a talented boy who enjoys painting, drawing and singing activities.  He does not let up the opportunity of playing roles in school plays and enjoys them as well! He prefers indoor activities to the outdoors and loves to play computer games and read comics in his leisure. He is learning to play the guitar as well!

He is a good student in school and overall,  Rajesh has blossomed into a secure child, confident in himself and looking forward to a bright future!

Your generous donations, Kelly, Mark and Lynn, Sarah, Bill, Chris and Carol, will enable Sahaara to provide three fresh and nutritious meals to Rajesh  for six months, thereby ensuring that he remains healthy and continues doing well in his studies.

Thank you all so much, for coming together in support of Rajesh!

 




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Shalini loves to twirl!

Shalani Sabre
Five year old, Shalini Sabre hails from Mankhurd, from one of the innumerable poverty-stricken slum pockets in Mumbai. Her father, Vijay Sabre, does odd jobs and her mother, Ovitra, is a housewife; she has one sister and one brother as well. Though her parents have not studied beyond the tenth grade, Shalini can dream of a stable future with a good education.

Shalini studies at the Mankhurd study center run by Sahaara. She is a keen student who has always been eager to attend the study center. She is quiet by nature and her favourite activity is listening to music! She loves to shake a leg or two and enjoys singing action songs. To any first time visitor, Shalini’s cheerful nature belies her background and family’s utter poverty.

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 (colours, animals, flowers, personal hygiene etc), colouring, games and activities such as counting and recognition.

Sahaara Charitable Society believes that every person has a dream, and their work centers around ensuring that marginalized persons are able to articulate and work towards achieving their dream. Sahaara’s early childhood education program gives children like Shalini get a start which will help her break out of the poverty cycle.

Your generous donations, Devendra, Haining, and Heather (x2) will enable Sahaara to provide a year of pre-primary education to Shalini.

Thank you so much for gifting a dream to a vulnerable slum child like Shalini, thereby paving the way to a self-reliant and brighter future!




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Vaishnavi loves to play!

Veshnavi Mane
Three year old Vaishnavi Mane hails from Mankhurd, from one of the innumerable poverty-stricken slum pockets in Mumbai. Her father, Sanjay Pandura Mane, works at a restaurant and her mother, Manesha, is a housewife. Vaishnavi has a sister as well. The family income is barely enough to make both ends meet.

Sahaara’s balwadi is situated near Vaishnavi’s house and this is a boon to Vaishnavi 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 (colours, animals, flowers, personal hygiene etc), colouring, games and activities such as counting and recognition.

Vaishnavi is a quiet child but has a hunger to learn more and more from her teacher. She works well in group activities and loves to play with other children. To any first time visitor, Vaishnavi’s cheerful nature belies her background and family’s utter poverty!

Your generous donation, Nandini, will enable Sahaara to provide an entire year of education to Vaishnavi, thereby ensuring that she has the opportunity to a stable future!

Thank you, for your support of Vaishnavi!




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Anil loves sharing his toys with others

Story 1 - Anil Rathod
Three year old Anil hails from Ambedkar Nagar, Colaba, one of the innumerable poverty stricken slum pockets in Mumbai. His father, Shantilal Namdev Rathod, works at the dock and his mother, Sharu, also works at the dock. Anil has two sisters as well. Both his parents are illiterate.

Children like Anil, from Mumbai slums, face educational deprivation in terms of generational illiteracy, physical access to education and quality of education as well. Though Anil hails from such a disadvantaged background he can dream of a stable future with a good education because he studies at the Colaba study center, run by Sahaara. Being close to Anil’s house, the balwadi is a potent vehicle for transforming his future through quality 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 (colours, animals, flowers, personal hygiene etc), colouring, games and activities such as counting and recognition.

Anil is a smart student who has good grasping and recall skills. He knows numbers 1-10 and the alphabets as well. He is a live wire who is energetic and lively in class! He is naughty by nature and thoroughly enjoys physical activities like running and hopping. He is talkative and has a well rounded personality. He is sociable and enjoys sharing his toys and things with other children!

Sahaara Charitable Society believes that every person has a dream, and their work centers around ensuring that marginalized persons are able to articulate and work towards achieving their dream. Sahaara’s early childhood education program gives children like Anil, get a start which will help him break out of the poverty cycle and fulfill his dream of a stable future.

Your generous donation, Sebastian, will enable Sahaara to provide a year of pre-primary education to Anil.

Thank you for helping Anil dream of a future where he can realize his full potential.




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Sunida loves to play!

Story 5 - Sunida Marriya Mentero
In a majority of Mumbai’s slums, quality and accessible education remains a pipe dream. For three year old Sunida Maria living in Ambedkar Nagar slum community at Colaba, quality education is a dream-come-true thanks to Sahaara’s balwadi situated near her house.

Little Sunida’s father, Denis Sircita Monteiro, works at the dock and her mother, Shila, is a housewife. Sunida has one brother as well! The family is poor and struggles to make both ends meet, and they find it very difficult to cope with medical emergencies. Despite their poor economic condition, Sunida’s parents realize the value of a good education, and ensure that she goes to Sahaara’s balwadi every day.

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 (colours, animals, flowers, personal hygiene etc), colouring, games and activities such as counting and recognition.

Sunida is a live wire who is energetic and lively in class! She is a talkative, cheerful and expressive child. She thoroughly enjoys physical activities like running and hopping. She is sociable and loves sharing her toys with other children.

Thanks to your generous donation, Chuck, Sunida would be able to attend school for an entire year, which will pave the way for a future brighter than the one her family has had.




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Pranjan is thirsty for knowledge

Story - 13 Prajan Khan
Three year old  Prajan hails from Reay Road, one of the poorest slum communities in Mumbai. His father, Ibrahim Sheikh, is a petty trader and his mother, Shakila, is a housewife. Prajan has two brothers and one sister. Both his parents are illiterate. The family income is barely enough to make both ends meet.

Children like Prajan, from Mumbai slums, face educational deprivation in terms of generational illiteracy, physical access to education and quality of education as well. Though Prajan hails such from a disadvantaged background he can dream of a stable future with a good education because he studies at the Reay Road study center, run by Sahaara. Being close to Prajan§s house, the balwadi is a potent vehicle for transforming his future through quality 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 (colours, animals, flowers, personal hygiene etc), colouring, games and activities such as counting and recognition

Prajan is a smart student who has good grasping and recall skills. He knows numbers 1-10 and the alphabets as well. He is a quiet child but has a hunger for learning more and more from the teachers. He is sociable and enjoys sharing his toys and things with other children.

Sahaara Charitable Society believes that every person has a dream, and their work centers around ensuring that marginalized persons are able to articulate and work towards achieving their dream. Sahaara’s early childhood education program gives children like Prajan, get a start which will help him break out of the poverty cycle and fulfill his dream of a stable future.

Your generous donation, Digvijay, will enable Sahaara to provide a year of pre-primary education to Prajan.

Thank you so much for your gift!

 




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Usha loves to read!

Story 2 - Usha Rathod
Five year old Usha Kishan Rathod hails from Ambedkar Nagar, Colaba, a slum community in Mumbai. Her father, Kishan Rathod, is a fisherman and her mother, Thadi, is a fisherwoman. Kishan has two sisters and one brother. Both her parents are illiterate.

Children like Usha, from Mumbai slums, face educational deprivation in terms of generational illiteracy, physical access to education and quality of education as well. Though Usha hails from such a disadvantaged background, she can dream of a stable future with a good education because she studies at the Colaba study center, run by Sahaara. Being close to Usha’s house, the balwadi is a potent vehicle for transforming her future through quality 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 (colours, animals, flowers, personal hygiene etc), colouring, games and activities such as counting and recognition.

Usha is a live wire who is energetic and lively in class!  She enjoys eating the good food that is served at the centre and is very talkative. She loves reading exercises. She is sociable and enjoys sharing her toys and things with other children!

Sahaara Charitable Society believes that every person has a dream, and their work centers around ensuring that marginalized persons are able to articulate and work towards achieving their dream. Sahaara’s early childhood education program gives children like Usha, get a start which will help her break out of the poverty cycle and fulfill her dream of a stable future.

Your generous donation, Janine, will enable Sahaara to provide a year of pre-primary education to Usha.

Thank you so much for your gift!




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Hassarat, the lively child!

Story 23 - Hassarat Khan
Three year old Hassarat Khan hails from Reay Road, one of the most poverty stricken slum communites in Mumbai. His father, Sorat Khan, is a salesman and his mother, Reshma, is a house wife. Hassarat has two brothers as well! Both his parents are illiterate. The family income is barely enough to make both ends meet.

Children like Hassarat, from Mumbai slums, face educational deprivation in terms of generational illiteracy, physical access to education and quality of education as well. Though Hassarat hails from such a disadvantaged background, he can dream of a stable future with a good education because he studies at the Reay Road study center, run by Sahaara. Being close to Hassarat’s house, the balwadi is a potent vehicle for transforming his future through quality 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 (colours, animals, flowers, personal hygiene etc), colouring, games and activities such as counting and recognition.

Hassarat is a live wire who is always lively and active in class! He thoroughly enjoys physical activities like running and hopping. He is a good listener and has a hunger to learn more and more from his teacher! He is sociable and loves sharing his toys with the other children.

Sahaara Charitable Society believes that every person has a dream, and their work centers around ensuring that marginalized persons are able to articulate and work towards achieving their dream. Sahaara’s early childhood education program gives children like Hassarat, get a start which will help him break out of the poverty cycle and fulfill his dream of a stable future.

Your generous donation, Catherine, will enable Sahaara to provide a year of pre-primary education to Hassarat.

Thank you, Catherine, for your gift to Hassarat!

 




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