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We are proud to share that The New Indian Express recently featured one of our children in a moving article titled:
“Sexual assault survivor gets 45 per cent in Class 12 board exams, wants to become artist.”

This young girl, supported by Karunalaya, has shown remarkable strength in the face of adversity. A survivor of sexual assault, she not only returned to school but bravely completed her Class 12 board exams, securing 45% against all odds.

What sets her apart is not just her academic achievement, but her unbreakable spirit and newfound passion—art. She dreams of becoming an artist, using her creativity as a way to heal and express herself. Through every brushstroke, she is painting a future filled with hope, strength, and possibility.

At Karunalaya, we are deeply inspired by her resilience. Her journey reminds us why we do what we do—to stand with children who have been silenced, and to help them find their voice again.

“I want to become an artist and show the world what I feel.” — she says with quiet determination.

Let her story remind us all that no child is beyond hope. With the right support, healing, education, and care, every child can dream—and every dream can take flight.

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For S. Gowri, studying meant sitting amid the blaring traffic, street lights as the only source of light, and no space to call her own. But she prepared diligently and passed with flying colours in her Class 12 public examination. So have her six friends, all first-generation learners and residing on the streets.

A resident of MUC Street at Parrys, Gowri describes school as a place of safety. “All my teachers and principal help me out, from studies to fees. My father is a rickshaw driver, and mother is a flower seller. Their income is only enough to support my two brothers who gave up studies. They couldn’t support me, so my teachers did,” she said.

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We are proud to share that 29 children from Karunalaya have successfully cleared the SSLC (Class 10) board examinations, as featured in DT Next.

These children, many of whom come from street and pavement-dwelling communities, have overcome tremendous challenges—poverty, instability, and lack of access to resources—to reach this important academic milestone.

Their success is the result of their hard work, combined with consistent support from Karunalaya through supplementary classes, personal mentoring, and emotional care. Each child’s achievement is a step forward in breaking the cycle of poverty and building a future filled with hope.

This recognition in DT Next is a proud moment for all of us and a reminder that every child, when given a chance, can rise and shine.

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We are delighted to share that Dinamani newspaper recently highlighted the success of street-connected children from Karunalaya, who have cleared their Class 12 public examinations with determination and pride.

Despite growing up in difficult environments with limited access to resources, these young champions proved that poverty is not a barrier to education. With the support of Karunalaya, they attended regular supplementary classes, received guidance, and most importantly, found a safe space to believe in themselves.

Their achievements are not just personal victories—they represent the dreams of countless children on the streets who long for a better future.

At Karunalaya, we remain committed to transforming the lives of street and pavement-dwelling children through education, care, and opportunity. The recognition by Dinamani is a proud moment for us—and a testament to what every child can achieve when given the right support.

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