Vanita Gogge
“Abhyudaya not only transformed me but also changed the mindset of my entire family. It supported my father in securing a job at Nulux Tools Pvt. Ltd., which brought stability to our home.” Vanita studied at a semi-English-medium school in the K-West ward. Initially, she struggled with English, but Abhyudaya’s structured English classes from class […]
Welcome, Sitara batch 19
Sapana Nirmal
“Their ongoing guidance has been a cornerstone of my growth and success.” Sapana grew up in a small room covered with plastic sheets, living with her parents — her mother a tailor and her father a delivery worker. Her educational journey began in a government school, and like other Sitaras, she was selected through Abhyudaya’s […]
Sitara alumni meet 2025-26
Arman Hussain Selot
“Abhyudaya shaped my personality and mindset, helping me move from always wanting to be right to becoming a calm, empathetic, and understanding individual.” Arman studied in an all-boys, Urdu-medium school. When he transitioned to a co-educational environment, the experience was overwhelming. He attributes the exposure provided by Abhyudaya to the confidence, adaptability, and acceptance of […]
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Siddheshwar S. Jawale
“Every year, a mentor guided me through academics, solved my doubts, and encouraged me to keep improving. Being called a ‘Sitara’—a star—at Abhyudaya made me believe that I could shine bright in this world.” Siddheshwar—or Siddhu as he is fondly called—joined Abhyudaya when he was in class 7. Like many first-time Sitaras, he was shy, […]
Tejaswini Tanaji Pawar
“As a child, I knew one thing clearly — education was the only way to change our condition.” Tejaswini started her journey as a Sitaras when she was in class 7. A girl with low confidence, weak English skills, and unsure about her future, mentorship and Sunday classes helped her to overcome these challenges. Along […]
Nooruddin Kamruddin Shaikh
For Nooruddin, Abhyudaya gave him three priceless gifts — knowledge, confidence, and belief. Knowledge that sharpened his abilities, confidence that helped him to express himself, and belief that his dreams were valid and achievable. “Today, I carry all of this forward with gratitude. I am not just someone they helped; I am a Sitara. And […]
Siddhi Sawant
“I found great friends in my mentors, who always stood by my side. Thanks to Abhyudaya, I successfully earned my master’s degree, which opened many doors for me.” Brought up by a single mother since class 1, Siddhi and her siblings moved to their grandparents’ home after their father left. Her mother worked as a […]