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Breath by Breath: Harveer’s Journey Through Loss and Healing

Breath by Breath: Harveer’s Journey Through Loss and Healing

In the tangled lanes of Tigri slum in South Delhi lives Harveer, a 62-year-old man whose life has been a relentless battle against poverty, tragedy, and loss. Harveer's story began long before he was born, when his parents migrated from Uttar Pradesh to Delhi, clutching onto the fragile hope of a better future. But the…

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Walking Again: Kishan Devi’s Journey Back to Independence

Walking Again: Kishan Devi’s Journey Back to Independence

For more than fifty years, Kishan Devi has called Anna Nagar slum her home. She came to Delhi as a young bride, carrying simple hopes for a stable life. Her husband worked as a daily wage labourer, and together they raised three sons in the crowded lanes of the settlement. Life was never easy, but…

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From Loss to Livelihood: Shakeela’s Journey Forward

From Loss to Livelihood: Shakeela’s Journey Forward

Shakeela, 40, came to Delhi with her husband in 1989, like many others, searching for work and a better future. They worked hard together to support their family, taking up whatever small jobs they could find. Life was never easy, but they kept going. Everything changed in 2006, when their slum on the riverbed was…

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From Standing at the Doorway to Walking into a Classroom: Inaya’s Journey to School

From Standing at the Doorway to Walking into a Classroom: Inaya’s Journey to School

Every morning in the Chanderpuri slum community, as children set out for school in bright uniforms and with heavy schoolbags, one small girl would remain behind. Inaya would stand quietly in the doorway of her one-room shanty, watching them disappear down the narrow lanes. Often, tears would well up in her eyes. At just four…

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