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On 2 November 2026, the Hall of Gerda Phillipsborn Centre of Learning resonated with dignity, love, culture and a sense of belonging as Shaagird Foundation celebrated Dignity Day, honouring refugees and members of marginalised communities.
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On 2 November 2026, the Hall of Gerda Phillipsborn Centre of Learning resonated with dignity, love, culture and a sense of belonging as Shaagird Foundation celebrated Dignity Day, honouring refugees and members of marginalised communities.
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The Shaagird Foundation successfully carried out a comprehensive relief and healthcare initiative in the remote valley of Margi, Warwan, in Jammu & Kashmir’s Kishtwar district.
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Nestled deep within the mountains of Warwan Valley, where winter isolation often cuts communities off from the rest of the world, The Shaagird Foundation brought a day of warmth and creativity to the children of Margi village.
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On October 23, 2025, the Shaagird Foundation inaugurated the Habba Khatoon Centre of Learning in Mar...
Police Atrocity
The morning of November 24, 2024, began like any other for Nayla and her family in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. She and her brothers, Adnan, Hassan, and Uzair, had a gala time as they hugged their father, Romaan, and bid him goodbye, asking him to come home early.
Police Atrocity
On the morning of November 24, 2024, Adnan, Hassan, and Uzair cheerfully saw their father, Romaan, off as he left home in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh—unaware that it would be their f
Mob Lynching
The year 2020 brought pain and uncertainty to countless families in Delhi. Amid the violence and unrest of the Delhi riots, many innocent lives were lost, ripping families off
Mob Lynching
“I also want to go to school; can I go to school too?” Arvan said, with a voice too confident and words too fragile to enunciate the sentences. He kept reverberating these the
Mob Lynching
All hopes were pinned on Aamir for taking care of the house. From dawn to dusk he burnt the midnight lamp, with the aim of keeping his family happy, for whom he was heart’s deli
Mob Lynching
The story of Rukhsar Khatoon is one that mounts weights on minds and wrings the hearts. The story, which not only encompasses brutality but also plundering childhood. On February
Mob Lynching
When the fresh wave of summer swept through Chhattisgarh in June 2024, representing warmth, growth, and a new beginning, when the country was enjoying the vibrant hues of summer s
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 for us. They killed him too.” These were the s
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 the houses were locked. A week ag
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 mumbled in pain upon being asked
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 a timid boy when he first crossed the thresh
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 that dare to hope—and that is exactly what
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. His mother, Aisha* is a rape survivor who fought
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 laughter, dreams and endless adventures
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 of his mind. Sadiq’s od
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 flair for studies, but the unfortunate e
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. Fatima, one of the teachers of Sunrise Public Sc
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 that is applaudab
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 many heroes who are unsung,
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 kid who lost her dearest father to the Delhi
Demolition
On the silent night of June 15th 2024, when Sofiya was sleeping peacefully with her school bag kept on her bookshelf, ready to be taken in the morning, a group of policemen,
Demolition
Shoaib is a lively 20-year-old from Mathura, a small town. He has been residing in the learning center’s halls for the past eight years, where his educational journey has taken
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 Kalan Mahal Learning Center. It is 700 year
Demolition
They … they did not even allow me to take my books... I could not even see them for the last time…” says Asif, with teary eyes and a painful heart. Asif was a stude
Refugee
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 fresh life in 2021. But what unfolded i
Refugee
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 and warm demeanor, Tasne
Refugee
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 cloudy sky. Her energy and joy are contagiou
Refugee
Children without parents are among the most vulnerable and at-risk members of society. Deprived of care, protection, and stability, they face not just emotional trauma but also ex
Refugee
Restoring Hope Through Education: Mohammad Nabi’s Journey One of the most valuable gifts we can offer a child is the gift of education. More than just a tool for learning, ed
Refugee
The crisis has forced millions of refugees to flee their homes and seek refuge in neighboring countries, including India. Among them, a significant portion are children who have b
Refugee
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 Humaira and their
Impoverish
Just a year ago, the Alam family lived hundreds of kilometers away in Pune. Life wasn’t easy there either, but it was stable. Tabrez Alam, the sole breadwinner of the family, ra
Impoverish
At just nine years old, Alizah has already lived through the kind of heartbreak many adults would struggle to endure. When she was only seven, her parents, once her entire world,
Impoverish
In the congested lanes behind New Delhi’s Batla House, where tin roofs offer little shelter and dreams are often deferred, lives five-year-old Sofiya. Barefoot and bright-eyed,
Impoverish
In the narrow, bustling lanes of Batla House, Delhi, hidden behind rows of tea stalls and vegetable carts, lived a nine-year-old girl named Rani Khatoon. Her home was a small jhug
Impoverish
In a narrow lane tucked behind the bustling streets of the city, where the roofs are patched with tin sheets and the walls made of patchwork dreams, lives Naziya Parveen. She is s
Impoverish
In a crumbling corner of the Batla House Pahalwan Chauraha, nestled among the narrow lanes lives Mohd. Faizan. He was no older than five with hair that curled like questions and e
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 world is small, two t
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 the clinking of old tin pots, lives a little girl n
Hafiz
Fareed has learned early in life that responsibilities sometimes arrive before childhood has had the chance to unfold. Living in Reasi, Jammu, he lost his father when he was learning what simply being a child meant. Within a short span of time, the childhood eroded and responsibilities crept in.
Hafiz
Waseem Ahmed likes being the one his friends turn to. On the cricket field, he helps decide who bats first, encourages his teammates, and cheers them on when they do well. He is a good batsman and fielder, but what rejoices him the most is being involved, guiding others and taking responsibility.
Hafiz
By the time the morning ignites over Shabir Ahmed’s village, he has already finished the first part of his day. He has taken a bath, offered salah, read for a while, and put on his clothes for madrassa, where, Shabir takes his place among the other students and opens the Quran.
Hafiz
In the bucolic scenes of Reasi, Jammu, lives a child silently building a world of his own, dreaming of a future where he can help his mother move out of poverty. He holds the weary hands of his mother and promises her that he will walk on the path of purity and honesty.
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 brothers, Obaid?
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On 2 November 2026, the Hall of Gerda Phillipsborn Centre of Learning resonated with dignity, love, culture and a sense of belonging as Shaagird Foundation celebrated Dignity Day, honouring refugees and members of marginalised communities.
Press
The Shaagird Foundation successfully carried out a comprehensive relief and healthcare initiative in the remote valley of Margi, Warwan, in Jammu & Kashmir’s Kishtwar district.
Press
Nestled deep within the mountains of Warwan Valley, where winter isolation often cuts communities off from the rest of the world, The Shaagird Foundation brought a day of warmth and creativity to the children of Margi village.
Press
On October 23, 2025, the Shaagird Foundation inaugurated the Habba Khatoon Centre of Learning in Mar...
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On the 20th of June, behind the slums' houses—tucked in a small compound, a story of growth bloomed: the Gerda Philipsborn Center of Learning, with as many as 50 students, witn
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The annual day of Shaagird Foundation’s learning center, Gerda Philipsborn Center, and Bi Amma learning center unfolded as a vibrant celebration of achievement, enthusiasm, and
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In its continued pursuit of empowering marginalized communities through education, Shaagird Foundation proudly inaugurated the Begum Sultana Jahan Learning Centre in the serene va
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The Sabaat stitching center in Northeast Delhi transformed into a universe of hope yet again on 16 November as the red ribbon fluttered open, happiness flourished in, and ev