Alfiya Shaban Khan
“Abhyudaya transformed me from a quiet girl with low confidence into someone who dares to speak up, believe in herself, and dream bigger.” Alfiya joined Abhyudaya when she was in Class 6 while studying at an Urdu-medium school. She comes from a family of five—her mother, two younger sisters, one younger brother, and herself. Her […]
Dr. Khan Ishrat Fatima
I am Sitara Dr Khan Ishrat Fatima. I completed my schooling at Al-Ittehad Urdu High School and Junior College. I became a Sitara in 6th grade after clearing the entrance exam. Initially, I found it difficult to understand the lectures, but gradually, with the help and guidance of my mentors, things became much easier. They […]
Shruti Parab
“Abhyudaya helped me transform my weaknesses into strengths.” The day Shruti got selected for Abhyudaya was the happiest day of her life. She often felt overlooked and unsure of herself. However, everything began to change when she joined Abhyudaya. “The supportive environment, encouraging mentors, and constant opportunities to grow, slowly helped me step out of […]
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 […]
Vikas Dinesh Soni
“Abhyudaya came into my life like a Hogwarts letter for Harry Potter; a turning point that quietly changed my direction. Until then, my world felt small.” For Vikas, the future was something he viewed through the lens of affordability, not ability. Guidance was scarce, and dreaming big did not feel practical. When he joined Abhyudaya, […]
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 […]
Priyanka Giridhar Padmukhi
“It taught me not just to run, but to fly.” When Priyanka became a Sitara in 2009, it marked the q of a transformative journey. At 12, when every child dreams of the future, Abhyudaya not only gave her the courage to dream but also the strength to follow those dreams.
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 […]
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 […]