Category: stories

He Once Sold Balloons on the Street — Today He Dreams of Becoming a Police Officer – Meet Mayank | Age 12

Mayank used to sell balloons at traffic signals, watching other children walk to school. He wished he could wear a uniform—not to sell, but to learn.

When he joined Naya Sawera Gurgaon NGO, he found books, teachers, friends, and hope. Today, he studies every day, leads morning prayers, and dreams of becoming a police officer — to help and protect others, not just wave at them.

“One day, I will help and protect others — not just wave at them.” — Mayank

She Wanted to Study, But Life Said No — Until Naya Sawera Gurgaon NGO Said Yes – Meet Ragini | Age 11

Ragini’s parents worked as driver. She had no documents, no school uniform, and no space to learn. She didn’t know how to read, write, or even hold a pencil.

But when she joined Naya Sawera Gurgaon NGO, she got education, meals, skill classes, and a place where her dreams felt real. Today, she reads, writes, uses a computer, paints, dances, and proudly dreams of becoming a Pilot — to fly the world.

“I never went to school before. Now, I never want to stop learning.” — Ragini

When Education Reaches a Child, Hope Begins – Meet Alim | Age 11

Alim had never been to school. No documents, no books, and no idea what a classroom felt like. When he came to Naya Sawera, he barely spoke, but he watched, listened, and slowly began to believe.

One day, during an English class, he wrote his name for the first time. Everything changed. Today, he reads, writes, uses a computer, and dreams of joining the Indian Army — to serve the country with pride and courage.

“When someone believed in me, I started believing in myself.” — Alim

She Once Borrowed Books from the Homes Her Mother Cleaned – Today, She Writes Her Own Future – Meet Anshika | Age 10

Anshika used to sit quietly in the homes where her mother worked as a maid, turning the pages of books she couldn’t read but wished she could.

When she joined Naya Sawera Gurgaon NGO, she finally had her own books, teachers, and a classroom where she felt she belonged. Today, she reads confidently, helps younger children, and dreams of becoming a teacher-surrounded by the books she once borrowed.

“Earlier, I borrowed books. Now I dream of teaching from them.” — Anshika