Demolition
They … they did not even allow me to take my books… I could not even see them for the last time…” says Asif,...
Impoverish
In a corner of Pahalwan Chowk, Batla House, Delhi, where dusty roads curl around clusters of jhuggi-jhopdis, lives a 10-year-old girl named Aasiya. Her...
Demolition
On a day with a crisp and clear sky with peaceful breezes, the Shaagird Foundation decided to meet Khadija (name changed), a student at...
Impoverish
In the nestling lanes of a crowded area on the edge of a Pahalwan Chowk, Batla House, amidst the rustling of plastic sheets and...
Refugees
Eight-year-old Asmaul Husnara lives in the quiet corners of a settlement camp in Nuh. Her days are filled with the laughter of her siblings—seven-year-old...
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...
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
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
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
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
Ghaziabad, a town draped in the hustle and bustle of life, holds within its folds the inseparable duo of Aahil and Shayaan. They share...
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...
Orphan
“Sir, Altamash 10 din se school nhi aa raha hai… (“Sir, Altamash has not been coming to school for the past 10 days.”) Ms....
Orphan
On the morning of November 24, 2024, Adnan, Hassan, and Uzair cheerfully saw their father, Romaan, off as he left home in Sambhal, Uttar...
Orphan
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...
Orphan
In the quiet corners of our city, whispers of silent struggles echo. Untold stories, burdened hearts and dreams dimmed by hardship exist. There are...
Orphan
The story of Khushi is not an ordinary one, her story encompasses emotions that no words can ever explain. Khushi is a young gullible...
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...
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
Seven-year-old Rubina Akhtar carries a smile so pure and bright that it lights up the space around her like the sun breaking through a...
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
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
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...
