Naveen Kumar left his comfortable engineering career to build a beggar-free India. Through his Atchayam Trust, he has helped over 1,400 people living on the streets find jobs, shelter, and hope. His mission goes beyond charity—restoring dignity, purpose, and a fresh start for every life he touches.
Jayanti and Aruna have spent 15 years of their retirement working tirelessly to educate child beggars to help them come out of the cycle of poverty, and given them nutrition, a home, and a hopeful future.
Today, Sakshi is a social entrepreneur and co-founder of Bucket List, a city-based NGO that has impacted the lives of more than 2000 kids in the last three years.
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A whiteboard, markers, and a duster for the teachers and a carpet laid on the ground for them to sit on, 15 such study centres across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and recently, Rajasthan, are providing free-of-cost education for slum and street kids since 2013.
Almost nine years ago Hemlata boarded the local train on her way to a musical evening. As she got off at the station, two street singers were welcoming the travellers with their musical skill. “They were singing so well that I remember standing there and just listening to them for a while,” recalls Hemlata.
From commercial hotels that provide free lunches to Facebook groups and food banks, the entire district is trying to ensure that no one goes to sleep on a hungry stomach. Kudos to Kottayam!
The life of Yasminee Bashir, from the islands of Andaman and Nicobar, is one such heart-warming story that shows how deep a mark personal experiences can leave and how they can inspire people to do great things in life.
Meet Dr Abhijit Sonawane, a doctor who looks after the well-being of the impoverished in the city--those who depend on the generosity of passersby--beggars!