Success Stories

• Roma | Centre Name: Arushi

  "I came to SBT when I was very young, with only my name and nothing else. But today, I have an identity, thanks to SBT. Over time, I managed to achieve milestones, including a scholarship from VAHANI for my under-graduation. Currently, I am pursuing a course in Journalism and Mass Communication, and have also received a Gandhi Fellowship that I will join soon after my exams."

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• Ritu | Centre Name: Arushi

  Ritu was born in a very poor family in Jhansi. Her alcoholic father abandoned her mother and her three siblings. Due to the poor economic situation, they were soon living on the streets of Delhi. Ritu came to SBT in the year 2002 as she was hoping to become financially independent so that she can support her mother one day and give her a comfortable life. Unfortunately, she lost her mother and her elder sister last year and is now taking care of her sister's children. Besides managing all of this, Ritu is pursuing a course in fashion designing from Pearl Academy and aspires to become a successful designer.

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• Rani | Centre Name: Arushi

  Rani never attended school and was only made to do household chores at her relatives' home where she lived. One day she escaped from their house and was rescued by a police team and was brought to SBT. SBT enrolled Rani in a formal school where she secured 85% in class 12th boards, got admission in B.A. (Hons.) Hindi Patrakarita (Journalism). Currently, she is working as an HR person at Varuna Integrated Logistics, Gurugram and completing her final semester.

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• Mritunjay Soni | Centre Name: DMRC

  “My world turned upside down when I lost my mother at 7. My father remarried and my stepmother never cared for me. I was forced to leave my studies and work at a jewellery shop but I ran away as I was beaten regularly. I reached Delhi hoping to find a job but could not find one so I started rag-picking and lived on the streets for almost 3 years.

  Life changed as soon as I came in touch with a social worker from SBT; that helped me to pursue my dreams. I have now completed a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory from Lovely Professional University - LPU. I am currently working as a Medical Lab Superintendent with the Indian Railways.”

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• Raja | Centre Name: DMRC

  There is 'ability' in every disability. Four years back, we found Raja on the railway platform of Old Delhi Railway Station. He has speech and hearing impairment but despite all odds, he learnt sign language and computers. He is now working in a salon’s housekeeping department and is independent and happy.

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• Deepak | Centre Name: Praveen Contact Point

  “What is addiction really? It is a symptom of distress. It is a language that tells us about a plight that must be understood.” - Alice Miller

  Homelessness and dysfunctional families often drive children toward drug addiction. One such child is Deepak found by our outreach team. Deepak was heavily dependent on drugs and after much insistence by our team, he started visiting the day care centre. He eventually agreed to visit a rehabilitation centre and is now completely off drugs. Deepak is currently enrolled in open school learning and is a peer educator at the SBT.

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• Danish | Centre Name: Apna Ghar

  Danish ran away from home when he was six and ended up living at New Delhi Railway Station. He lived on the streets for eight years - was a ragpicker and polished shoes for a living. He came to SBT and stayed with us for 4 years where he worked at the GRP contact point with street children for one year and for another year as a tour guide for SBT's City Walk.

  Danish moved out of SBT at 18 years and soon became the Co-Founder and Director of Street Connections company, a social enterprise that helps SBT beneficiaries and runs ethical tourism with a small Bed and Breakfast for tourists. Danish graduated from Delhi University in 2014 and completed MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from the University of Bristol in the UK. There are several feathers in Danish's cap, and he continues to do wonders with his many talents.

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• Rekha | Centre Name: Udaan

  Rekha came to SBT when she was 12 years old as her mother did not have financial or emotional means to support her. She was a little girl with resilience and high hopes for a bright future, and she fought all odds to achieve what she wanted. Today, we are proud to share that she has completed her Bachelors in Spanish. We wish her the best as she embarks on a new journey.

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• Rakhi | Centre Name: Udaan

  There is no greater joy than seeing our children excel and be happy in the profession they choose. Rakhi came to SBT at the age of 16 and worked extremely hard to get a job in the service department of GOOGLE. Today, she is taking care of her younger sister and her studies as well.

  Even though Rakhi was a teen when she joined SBT, the focus was always on education which led her to successfully complete her education via Open School.

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• Suman | Centre Name: Udaan

  Suman Rana, an alumna of Salaam Baalak Trust, completed her graduation from IP College for Women, University of Delhi. She is also a Gandhi Fellowship recipient and is currently working towards the education of children in a village in Uttarakhand.

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• Khushboo | Centre Name: Udaan

  "She turned her can'ts into cans and her dreams into plans."

  Khushboo, a Salaam Baalak Trust alumnus, completed her graduation from Indian Institute of Craft & Design and is now working as a designer at the well-known store, Shades of India.

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