In the year 1992, when I was studying in class 7, my sponsors visited me and it made me very happy as I was able to interact with them in person.  I have framed the photos taken during their visit and it occupies a centre place in my home. Through AeA/RASS’ development programmes, my family has benefited financially through the loans for various purposes like buying seedlings, milch animals, setting petty shops, etc.  Soon I will be applying to the ICICI Prudential as an insurance advisor and will start earning Rs. 15000/- per month.  I sincerely thank Aide et Action, RASS and my sponsor for my education and the development activities that have taken place in my village.”

’My sponsor is like a God to me’ says 26 year old D. Rajendran (NB 012 061), MA (Tamil literature)

I am teaching in Iyyanarpuram High School. As a teacher, I want all children to study well and have a special identity as children of Iyyanarpuram schools of ASSEFA. In my leisure time, I love to take care of birds and animals.  I love gardening also.

I have received gifts and mails from the sponsor.  I do not remember my sponsor’s name. But I remember very well, one of the messages of my sponsor which reads as ‘I want you to study well’.  I do not have any photograph of the sponsor.  I would be too happy to meet my sponsor and thank him for all the support. I wish at least I could have a photograph of my sponsor to look at it everyday to express my gratitude.

"My childhood is restored" says Boggem Rmulamma

‘My name is Boggem Ramulamma. I am 12 years old, belonging to a poor family of toddy tappers. My father addicted to toddy neglects the family and my mother is the sole bread winner of the family.  I have two sisters and two brothers.

When I was young, I learned to help my mother with the domestic chores. I swept floors, washed clothes, and carried water and firewood. I was very happy when I was allowed to go to school. I made new friends there. I learned to read and write. But when I reached the fourth class, my parents stopped my education. My father said there was no money to pay the fees.
When my mother fell ill I was sent to work as daily wage labourer.  I spent my days loading and unloading stones from the tractor and sleepless nights caring for my sick mother.  
The thrift organisers of SECURE came to know about the condition of my family and admitted my mother in the hospital and gave me admission in the Residential Bridge Center.  They also advised my mother to join in the Self Help Group after her recovery in order to save some money for the benefit of the family.

‘I am able to design my future’ says 24 years old, Sapna Adhikari

‘Presently I am working as a graphic designer in a Delhi based publishing house, I wish to excel in the field of art direction. Hailing from a transit camp area in Deepalaya’s zone of intervention, I remember the days when I used to come to the school from which I began my successful journey. After completing my schooling from Deepalaya School, I continued my education and completed my graduation as well as diploma in commercial art. I thank Deepalaya and Aide et Action.