Our Stories

Selvi

One can never underestimate the determination of a mother of a hungry family. Believing that every mother needs spiritual, emotional, physical and mental strength, Selvi has come a long way…

Hemalatha

Hemalatha is a 7th grader who especially loves walking to school every day in the morning. She comes from a family of 7 people, three of which are her siblings….

Lalitha

Lalitha joined our HoPE Learning Center about three years ago. She comes from a family that struggles for daily bread. Her father barely manages the daily expenses as Lalitha has…

Manikandan

Manikandan is a 7th grader. He lives with his father in a rented house. His mother committed suicide a couple of years ago. Since then, Manikandan had been in a…

Narendran

Narendran, slowly taking in his surroundings, rubs his weary eyes for a moment before recollecting his story. He is admirably calm and collected on the outside; whereas, looking into his…

Mrs. Panjaliammal & Chinnaponu

When Tripura Foundation found Mrs. Panjaliammal, she was destitute and hopeless. She was born partially blind. She has one sister named Chinnaponu. Both sisters grew up in dire poverty. Her…

Divya

Divya is a 9th grader from Kizhavanam HoPE Learning Center. She goes to a local school and barely able to hold back tears while recounting her story. Her mother works…

Kannathaal

Kannathaal, a widow for the past 40 years, has one son. Her life is full of ill-luck. Anyone who meets her feels sorry for her. Her life has become even…