First time in 15 years 3 Girls completed their 10th Education. ICID has been working in the Gond community of Tulsi nagar, Nagpur for more than 15 years, bringing awareness about Education and Health of the marginalised Children. We are proud that our efforts yielded the desired results after a long time when three girls, first time in the community completed their class 10 and moving ahead with their future education despite all the hurdles and povertyWe remember the commitment and dedication of all the members of ICID who worked to bring about a change in society. Thanks to you for your support in Changing the lives at the grassroot level.
“I ran away from home due to the ill treatment by my father. I spent a couple of years in the railway station and wasted away my life. Yuvajyothi became my home that gave me a new lease of life. It taught me to live a life with respect and dignity. Yuvajyothi supported me to undergo training for four wheeler driving and then heavy vehicle driving. I have license and badge from Nagpur RTO. I worked with a transport company for a few years. I have become a professional driver and have a sound earning. I live with my parents now. I supported my family financially for my sister’s wedding. I am planning for family life in the coming year”
Sharad Pavankar
“I left my home in Orissa 11 years ago after my parents’ divorce and abuse by my father. Four years I spent in Nagpur railway station and then I met Father Herald at the railway station who invited me to Yuvajyothi. Initially I was hesitant. But gradually I made up my mind to live in Yuvajyothi. The centre gave me what I lost from my family. It helped me to forgive and rejoin my family in Orissa. I have been trained in floral decorations and bouquets making. I work for a city based florist. I am happy with my work and earn sufficient money. I live independently in a rented room. Recently my parents and siblings visited me in Nagpur and thereupon I too visited my home and spent a few days with them.
Rajesh Goria
Yuvajyothi has been my family since 2007. I hail from Uttar Pradesh. I left home many years ago and never intended to return. Yuavjyothi helped to complete my schooling up to 10th standard. As I always had keen interest in hospitality sector, I joined Don BoscoVyawasaikPrashikshan Kendra, Pune for training and now I am working with a hotel in Pune. I am confident of a secure future. Thanks to Yuvajyothi.
Neeraj Verma
“I lost my mother at an early age and my father was absent in my life for years. He appeared all of a sudden, fell ill and died four years ago. I lived with my relatives where I was subjected to abuse especially daily wage labour. I had intended to run away but with the help of some good Samaritans I reached Yuvajyothi which I consider my true home. Yuvajyothi taught me family values and dignified living. It gave a direction to my life. I tried learning a couple of trades in which I did not succeed. Now I work with a national NGO, SAATHII as an office assistant. I am happy with my work. I have written my 10th board exams. I am learning computer. I intend to pursue higher studies too.
Kishore Solanke