Saloni Kumar
From Uncertainty to Opportunity
Unable to join a formal school due to missing documents, both siblings enrolled at Sunaayy, where they received not just academic support, but care, structure, and encouragement.
With the guidance of a dedicated teacher, Saloni eventually cleared the entrance test and completed the paperwork needed to join a mainstream school.
In those early days, whatever meals Saloni and her younger brother Biswajit received at Sunaayy would keep them going for the entire day. But beyond food, what they found at Sunaayy was hope.
Today, Saloni studies in Grade 8 at a Government Girls School, while her brother continues at Sunaayy and is now enrolled in Grade 7 at a government school. Their cousin is now part of the Sunaayy family too—continuing the cycle of hope and opportunity.
Saloni still visits the center after school to revise her lessons—a testament to her love for learning and the bond she shares with her Sunaayy mentors. Her mother beams with pride, knowing that despite the odds, her children are moving forward.
Saloni’s journey reflects what Sunaayy stands for—providing building blocks to access formal education, nurturing potential, and helping families rewrite their stories with dignity.
Abhishek Sharma
From Quiet Dreams to Confident Determination
When Abhishek joined Sunaayy Foundation three years ago, he was a shy, soft-spoken student who found academic subjects like Maths and Hindi overwhelming. Though enrolled at a government boys’ school, it was at Sunaayy where he truly began to thrive. The difference lay in the way teachers connected with him—with patience, encouragement, and methods that made learning both fun and accessible.
With time, Abhishek’s confidence grew—not just in academics but in how he expressed himself. Through activities like group storytelling, role-plays, and regular classroom interactions, he slowly overcame his fear of public speaking. Today, he proudly takes part in discussions and isn’t afraid to share his thoughts in front of his peers.
As a Class 10 student, Abhishek is now focused on pursuing commerce and dreams of a future in finance. But he often speaks of something even bigger—his desire to come back to Sunaayy one day as a mentor or teacher.
“I want to help more children like me,” he says, “because this is the place that changed everything for me.”
His story is a powerful reminder of what happens when education meets empathy. For children from underserved communities, places like Sunaayy are not just learning centers—they are spaces of possibility, where dreams are nurtured, and confidence is built one day at a time.
Abhishek’s journey reflects what Sunaayy Foundation stands for: empowering children with tools to learn, grow, and shape a future that once felt distant—but is now well within reach.