SocioStory · 41 stories
Stories of NGOs, social heroes, CSR teams and volunteers from across India. Every one is checked by an editor before it goes live.
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When the lockdown started, no one knew how long it would last. For all parents, it was a huge adjustment; for parents of Children with Special Needs (CWSN), it was even more difficult, as gains in therapy are often lost without…
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When Rakesh Kumar Yellapu was six years old, he understood what it means to starve. With no one as a breadwinner in the family, financial constraints and other family-related issues, it was difficult to afford one-meal a day.…
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NGO storyChildren
Sahla Parveen changed her fear of words into her biggest strength. Today, she is an author, entrepreneur and coach. Hailing from Kerala, Sahla has fought her way up the ladder with sheer grit and determination to become one of…
3 min read
NGO storyChildren
This year, Rama Navami falls on April 21 and the festival is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Ram. Every character and every development in the mythological Hindu cult Ramayana teaches us valuable life lessons.…
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“Will this child become fully normal?” Most caregivers ask pointing to their autistic child. “Near normal but not fully normal” is the correct answer but one that brings tears to parents with a newly diagnosed Autism Spectrum…
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“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then just feed one,” goes a saying by Mother Teresa. When I first heard about ‘Pehli Roti Dayitv Ki’, I could immediately relate to this saying. A corporate initiative supported by RR Global…
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NGO storyChildren
In this highly competitive and fast paced world, it is arduous, especially for students from the marginalised communities to cope both in terms of academics and extracurricular activities. Lack of guidance/exposure, lack of…
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NGO storyChildren
When I was gifted two beautifully painted diyas by two little kids, it left a lasting impression on me. Not only because these kids were special but also because their smiles have been etched in my mind. When I tried to play and…
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NGO storyChildren
When Saransh Vaswani first entered a government school, he learnt the true meaning of the phrase ‘It takes a village to raise a child’. One of the students from the school whom Vaswani was assisting was Vinod from grade 5. Vinod…
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NGO storyChildren
‘Toys’- the moment we hear this word, it reminds us of our childhood days. However, toys never last long as they are soon destroyed and thrown in the trash. But still toys do not lose their value of importance as these colourful…
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NGO storyChildren
As a child, she was a playful and a joyous kid. As a school student, she was brilliant. As she grew up, she found her penchant in singing and for a few years, her journey as a singer was amazing. After she got married, little did…
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NGO storyChildren
The first time I met Dr Andrew Fleming for an exclusive interview, he said, “Work hard in Silence and let Success make the noise.” As a young journalist, this was something that motivated me and made me feel confident. That was…
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