Here in Mumbai the family moved into a home in the slum community of Govindi. Kidir did find a job stitching jute bags, but he also struggled with alcoholism leading to a lifestyle mired in large debt. His financial troubles led him to give up his younger son, leave Kidir with his sister-in-law, and relocate to Delhi.
With little money in hand, and the burden of his separated family on his mind, Gulam never restarted his schooling in Mumbai. In September 2017, his aunt brought him to our community workers in Shivaji Nagar.
Over the last year though, Vision Rescue teachers consciously included Gulam in all class activities. They discovered that he had a love for art, and for sports. He even won a medal during Vision Rescue’s sports day! Gulam is also quickly picking up Hindi, and he is eager to attend classes every day now. At school, his nutrition, basic healthcare and dental work are taken care of too.
Gulam can’t wait to grow up, and become capable of helping his family financially with the education he’s earning now. Thank you for impacting Gulam’s story so powerfully!
