Testimonial
Heena
Mumbai, Ekam Education Fund Program
Heena (name changed) aspires to be an air hostess, she is one of the brightest students in her class. She is the first among all her sisters who has not yet dropped out of school due to family’s cultural pressures. As the lockdown was announced in March 2020, her family had to bear the shocking news. Heena’s father met with an accident and was bedridden for a few months. Her first thought was to quit school and not add further financial burden on her family. Fortunately, her school’s management team connected her with Ekam Foundation Mumbai, and she was selected for the Ekam Education Programme. Heena has continued her studies and is regular with her online classes. She also wishes to spread awareness of...
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Mrinal
Mumbai, Ekam Surgery support Program
When Mrinal (name changed) was five months old, she often fell sick with cold, breathlessness, blackening in fingernails, etc, for which her parents did necessary investigations suggested by the doctor. It was then found that she was suffering from a congenital heart defect. So without wasting time, the doctor performed her first surgery at the age of 7 months. Then after consultation with a renowned doctor, they found that Mrinal required another heart surgery (Tricuspid Atresia s/p BD Glenn). The total cost of the treatment was huge. The parents couldn't collect the entire amount, but they didn't give up hope. They applied to trusts that help less privileged children. Ekam Foundation Mumbai promptly supported them to make it possible. After the successful surgery, the...
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Shobita Khanna
Kolkata, Ekam Surgery support Program
6-year-old Shobita Khanna (name changed) from Howrah, Kolkata, was detected with a severe steroid-resistant strain of Systematic Onset Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis in 2016. The treatment required four injections for which the expenses were to be paid over three instalments of six months each. In her intermittent periods of relief during the first round of treatment, Shobita a bright and promising student, could start schooling again and hoped to get back to her normal life. But her fever kept relapsing and the strain of the steroid-heavy medicine started pulling her spirits down. In late 2017, she was back in the hospital for yet another round of treatment. This was when Ekam Foundation Mumbai had just partnered with some hospitals in Kolkata to initiate its Kolkata...
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Kailas S
Puducherry, Ekam Education Fund Program
S. Kailash is studying in 8th class in Stansford International School, Puducherry and has scored 92 % in 7th class. He is one of the brightest students in his class. He likes Mathematics and English subjects. He lost his father on 26th April, 2021 due to pulmonary tuberculosis and Covid Pneumonia. He was not doing any job due to his illness. Due to the father’s death, the mother has no money for her child’s education. His mother is managing with the help of her parents and brother. They don’t have their own house so they have decided to live with their grandparents and maternal uncle. The grandfather is working as a driver and his maternal uncle (mama) is working as a fresher in Muthu...
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Venukanti Nandini
Telangana, Ekam Education Fund Program
Nandini is studying in Second year BBA in Chaitanya Deemed to be University, Warangal, Telangana. She is living with her mother and older sister, who is studying M.Sc. (Chemistry) and is trying to look for a job. Their rent is Rs.3,000/- per month. Her father passed away in 2014 due to a heart attack. Nandini’s mother lost her job due to the pandemic and suffers from health issues such as cholesterol, migraine and back pain. Her mother has taken a debt from someone and also sold her gold to fulfil their daily needs. Nandini wants to become an Army officer. She has done ‘C’ certificate in NCC (National Cadet Corps) Cadet. Her biggest achievement in NCC is receiving BEST CADET AWARD in the two...
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