Shaagird Stories

Mob Lynching

Allah, they killed my brother, my only brother. They killed him. I don’t even have a father, and he was the only one earning...

Refugees

A six-year-old girl, Leen, along with her family, came to India, leaving behind the chilling war in their native country, Yemen, to start a...

Communal Violence

Dreams know no age, and no boundaries. They don’t wait for the right time or the perfect place. They simply take root in hearts...

Communal Violence

Ghaziabad, a town draped in the hustle and bustle of life, holds within its folds the inseparable duo of Aahil and Shayaan. They share...

Mob Lynching

Mob Lynching

The lanes of Ghatmika were bizarrely quiet when we first went there; melancholy was spread across the streets, humanity was shrouded, and most of...

Mob Lynching

With every facet of life disturbed for Arbaz, son of Junaid, he sat with Shaagird Foundation to unfold his agony. “Happiness has stopped,” he...

Mob Lynching

So, things are really bad at the moment, right? The world’s gone to pieces, and everything’s dark and gloomy. But don’t worry, because there’s...

Mob Lynching

The Delhi Pogrom,  2020  had a devastating impact on countless families, including that of Anas, a 12-year-old boy from Shiv Vihar. Anas’ father, Jamaluddin,...

Communal Violence

Communal Violence

A fourteen year old boy Zubair hits a century in the playground of Sunrise Public School. He aspires to become a cricketer. Zubair was...

Communal Violence

In the lanes of Loni lies the young, colorful personality of Asad, a seven year boy whose eyes hold more stories than his age....

Communal Violence

Sadiq, an eleven year old kid, holds more stories than his age. His innocent eyes and golden heart have witnessed dehumanisation beyond the framework...

Communal Violence

Another story that made it to the highlights of the Shaagird Foundation is the story of Dawood, a young, enthusiastic individual who had a...

Orphans

Orphans

“Sir, Altamash 10 din se school nhi aa raha hai… (“Sir, Altamash has not been coming to school for the past 10 days.”) Ms....

Orphans

On the morning of November 24, 2024, Adnan, Hassan, and Uzair cheerfully saw their father, Romaan, off as he left home in Sambhal, Uttar...

Orphans

A fourteen-year-old Arshad narrates his story of brutality, hope, transformation, and unbridled happiness. His story is not an ordinary one, he holds a narrative...

Refugees

Refugees

Tasneem, a bright-eyed and spirited three-year-old girl, is one of the most cherished children at the refugee settlement in Nuh. With her infectious smile...

Refugees

7 years old Rubina Akhtar has a contagious smile. Her smile is like a sudden beam of sunlight illuminating the darkest corners of the...

Refugees

Children without parents are the most vulnerable people in the world. Muhammad Noorul-Islam was just a toddler when he lost both of his parents...

Refugees

Of the most valuable things we can give our children is the gift of education, and what better way than to give decent Islamic...

Refugees

In August 2017, Ebrahim, with her wife Firdaus, and daughter Jannat Aara left Myanmar under the cover of darkness, around 3:30 a.m. and  now...

Refugees

The Rohingya crisis has forced millions of Rohingya refugees to flee their homes and seek refuge in neighboring countries, including India. Among them, a...

Hafiz

Hafiz

Ten-year-old Obaid-ur-Rahman is a shining example of determination and gratitude, even in the face of life’s greatest challenges. Living with his father and two...

Hafiz

They … they did not even allow me to take my books… I could not even see them for the last time…” says Asif,...

Refugees

Asmaul Husnara is an 8 years old sweet girl who lives at a Rohingya settlement camp in Nuh. She has 2 younger siblings. A...

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