From Tears to Dreams: Harsha’s Journey
When Harsha first joined Diya Ghar’s Munnekolala centre – 1, his days were filled with tears. His elder siblings, who studied in a government school, often had holidays, while he had to attend preschool. He didn’t understand why he couldn’t stay home with them. With both his parents away at work and no one at […]
Meet Raisha Khatun — A Journey of Growth and Hope!
When little Raisha Khatun first arrived at Diya Ghar’s Thubrahalli 2 centre in November 2023, she wasshy, withdrawn, and often sat alone in class. But with gentle encouragement, engaging Montessoriactivities like the pink tower and EPL materials, and the warmth of her teachers and friends, Raishabegan to blossom. With timely support, including medical care for […]
Meet Raj Debnath, a resilient 6-year-old from Kolkata
Meet Raj Debnath, a resilient 6-year-old from Kolkata who found his way to Diya Ghar after his family moved to Bangalore. Life hasn’t been easy for Raj, whose father works as a ragpicker and mother as a homemaker. At first, Raj was often found playing alone at home, which prompted the teachers to suggest that […]
Meet Rajeswari, mother of Aravinda and Anushree
Rajeshwari’s journey as a mother is a story of sacrifice and enduring love for her children, Aravinda and Anushree. She and her husband moved from Hospet to Hebbal to seek better opportunities. Yet, the transition brought unexpected challenges that put a strain on their lives. The turning point came when Aravinda and Anushree joined Diyaghar. […]
Meet Manasa, a bright-eyed 3-year-old from Bellary
Manasa, a bright-eyed 3-year-old, faced a tough start in life after her family moved from Bellary to Bangalore, grappling with financial struggles and long hours her parents spent working as housekeepers. With both parents toiling at the Bangalore Municipal Corporation, Manasa and her siblings often went without proper care or enough to eat, leaving them […]
Meet Aaran, a 5 year old boy from Nepal
Aaran is a 5-year-old boy whose family recently moved to Bangalore from Nepal due to financial difficulties. His father and mother previously worked as construction labourers in Nepal. In Bangalore, they faced new challenges, the father struggled to find a steady job while the mother worked as a housemaid to support the family, leaving their […]
Meet Nagarathna, An Artist in the making!
Nagarathna loves to show her little artistic creations to her teachers. She proudly takes her drawings of apples to her ‘Aunty’ with a big smile on her face.Nagarathna’s first few days at the Diya Ghar centre was not easy. As a one-year-old baby, she was taken to the construction sites where her parents worked as […]
Meet Appana, A future not defined by the past!
Three-year-old Appana still has his soft baby cheeks and wispy baby hair. He is small-made for his age, one of the signs of the severe protein deficiency he faces.When we first met Appana, he was playing in the mud outside his home, a blue tent in a settlement close to Diya Ghar.Appana’s story is heart-wrenching. […]
Meet Athika is a five-year-old Kempapura child
We’ve noticed a significant improvement in her since she joined Diya Ghar. She used to cry when her mother dropped her off at school, and she wanted her mother to stay with her in class. She used to start crying again as soon as her mother left. Even after offering her bananas and a nutrition […]
Meet Rukmini hidden gem
When you think of Rukmini, you think of a hidden gem. This brilliant child was confined to her blue tent home, left to take care of her little brother, Shiva, while her parents worked at a construction site. When our teachers first approached Rukmini’s parents, they were extremely hesitant about sending her to a preschool, […]