Category Compassion Stories

12 Nov

Children Who Lead: A Glimpse into Bal Panchayat Elections

3 Minutes ReadHow many times have we noticed a broken streetlight, a clogged drain, or a park slowly fading into neglect? We shake our heads, complain in passing, and continue walking. Either we wait for someone else to take responsibility or simply move ahead, scrolling it off as just another post on the feed. But not everywhere.In […]

7 Mar

Slum Dweller Turns Cafe Owner: The Incredible Story of Priyanka Sowame

4 Minutes ReadStruggling to make both ends meet, Priyanka Sowame took a leap of faith and decided to board the train to attend the Youth Summit on Human Fraternity & Compassion in September last year. Little did she know what life had in store. Residing in a nondescript slum in Pune, Priyanka – a mother of two […]

1 Feb

From being a virtual ‘nobody’ to becoming an overnight role model, see how Surjeet Lodhi waged war against alcoholism

3 Minutes ReadTraveling from Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, we took the left turn to Sahba Village. Vibrant houses, though in worn out conditions, neatly decorated and coated with dung cakes to keep cool. As we asked for Surjeet Lodhi’s house, the children playing replied, “Accha, Sirju Bhaiya? Aaiye!”- The kids ask us if we mean the local hero, […]

19 Oct

Lighting Up Lives: The Inspirational Journey of Usman Malik – A Visionary in the Dark

3 Minutes ReadWe generally look for the light at the end of the tunnel. On a dark road, at night, we follow the moonlight. Stars guide us home. Sunlight illuminates all that is dull, painting things in new colours, new shades every day. We get inspired when we see change.But how many of us truly experience all […]

9 Oct

From Child Bride to Education Advocate: Pooja Banjara’s Inspiring Journey Towards Empowerment and Equality

4 Minutes ReadIn a developed, progressive world, a 7-year-old child is pictured with starry eyes, hopes, and dreams. They have a little dance in their walk. They laugh the loudest, crack the silliest jokes, and prove to be the kindest of all. We want to protect them. We swear to take a grenade to save them. But […]

21 Sep

Subhash Banjara: Bridging Hearts and Minds for a Permanence of Dreams

3 Minutes ReadThe mind is the seat for reasoning, while the heart is home to compassion. We often wonder whether the two could coincide. Most times, it is said that we must follow one out of the two- it is either the heart or the brain. But when we met Subhash, he made us think otherwise. In […]

18 Sep

Breaking the Chains: Akash Banjara’s Journey to Freedom and Empowerment

3 Minutes ReadFreedom comes to us wrapped in an open space. We smell it, look up in the sky and breathe. Perhaps the sky is synonymous with being free. We look at birds soaring and we want to emulate them. When excited, we tend to jump, in attempts to touch and claim as much of the sky […]

1 Sep

Rising Against Addiction: Niranjan’s Compassionate Crusade

< 1 Minute ReadAmidst the intricate tapestry of global social movements, one Indian social reformer stands out, bearing the torch of change. Meet Niranjan, a determined young man from the villages of Rajasthan, who has embarked on a journey that echoes the heartbeats of compassion and transformation. In the vast canvas of Sustainable Development Goals, target 3.a looms […]

18 Aug

A 12-Year-Old Girl’s Endeavor Brings Electricity to a School After 16 Years

3 Minutes ReadIn the midst of a school nestled among rural landscapes, where electricity remains a distant dream, there shines a remarkable girl child whose spirit is illuminated by a resolute sense of optimism. Despite the challenges that surround her, she embraces each day with infectious enthusiasm, undeterred by the lack of modern amenities. But her determination […]

13 Aug

Empowering Equality, Compassion, and Change in the Face of Casteism

3 Minutes ReadCertain parts of India continue to practice discriminatory customs based on birth. India has undergone significant changes in recent years, but it is also true that the issues of untouchability and casteism persist in certain parts of Indian society. Casteism refers to the social stratification and hierarchical division of society based on birth, with individuals […]

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