“The Lighthouse gave me moral and emotional support and today I am supporting my family financially and emotionally.”
Akshay Borade
Executive at Metro Global Services
Akshay’s story is one of a generational shift – from Ambedkar slum to Kharadi IT park.“The Lighthouse has changed my life.”
Azhar Shaikh
First Generation Graduate
Azhar Shaikh speaks of learning English.
“I am able to live my dream of being an accountant.”
Aadarsh Valkote
Executive at an Accounting Firm
Adarsh, an accounts executive, talks of learning professional etiquette.
“I have learnt how to manage my behaviour at the workplace and be successful in my job.”
Monika Adsul
Customer Support Executive, Westside
Monica talks about sustaining her job for one and a half years.
“My Masala products are now in demand in Boston, Japan, Germany and the like.”
Vandana Pagar
Businesswoman
Vandana Pagar shares her journey from housewife to successful businesswoman.
“There is a notion that people from slums cannot join the corporate sector.. But the Lighthouse provides a platform that fulfils our dreams even of joining the corporate world.”
Aashiya Shaikh
Social Worker
Aashiya Shaikh talks about how The Lighthouse enables youth from slums to realise their dreams.
“My daughter’s life has changed after joining the Lighthouse.”
Rehana Patel
Mother of a Lighthouse student
Rehana Patel, Aashiya’s mother, talks about the impact of the Lighthouse on her daughter’s life.
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