List of children in need of sponsorship
42 Children
Samarth Khatate
Samarth’s father left the family eight months after he was born. He went to the village and remarried. Samarth lives with his mother and elder sister. His mother has health issues, however takes various odd jobs to support the family. His elder sist Know more
Pariniti Jambotkar
Pariniti lives in a slum community with her mother and 3 elder sisters. Pariniti is in the 3rd std and her sisters are studying in 9th, 11th &12th Std. The father who was the only earning memb Know more
Ujjwal Ghaiwat
Ujjwal Ghaiwat's life began with hardship, facing loss and financial struggle after his father's death when he was just two weeks old. Raised by his mother, elder sister, and bedridden grandmother, he grappled with direction and support. Know more
Sonali Londe
Sonali Londe at the age of 7 was found begging on the street along with her brother and grandmother. After meeting her uncle, grandmother, and Sonali’s eagerness towards studies she was enrolled in Happy Kids Programme in 2016 and was admitted Know more
Soham Mhashilkar
In 2019 at the age 7, Soham lost his father leaving his pregnant mother and elder sister age 11 in emotional and financial distress. Though having willingness from heart, Soham’s mother was unable to provide even basic education to her children afte Know more
Rehan Shaikh
Rehan Shaikh (2009) lives with his mother, elder sister and brother who are studying. His father passed away some years ago because of heart and kidney failure. Thereafter, his mother has started working as a cook to support her family.&a Know more
Mallika Nadar
Mallika Arjun (2002) lives in Mumbai with her joint family, which includes her mom and dad, grandparents, two uncles and three younger brothers. Both her dad and grandmother are daily wage workers but the constant quarrels with her grandf Know more
Khaja Alfaz Shaikh
Khajaalfaz Shaikh (2008) lives with his mother and two siblings. Khaja’s father left them and married another woman. Know more
Karan Jagdhane
Karan Jagdhane lost both his parents at a young age. His elder brother was unemployed and spent his time on the streets. His younger sister settled in an ashram and pursued her education from there. Karan lived in a tarpaul Know more
About Sponsoring a Child
Children left vulnerable due to the loss of parents, abuse or extreme deprivation need a lot more support and care to help them achieve their social and academic potential. Support the holistic education of a child through the residential schooling format of the Happy Kids Program to ensure that much needed humancare for the child.
Holistic Education:
Ra Foundation identifies schools that can work seamlessly with our team, towards the emotional, social and academic development of the child by encouraging hobbies/ interests, mentoring & providing remedial classes.
Residential schools:
The core of our program is to provide access to a safe, caring and motivating environment as well as to high-quality education through the residential school format. We partner with good quality residential schools in Panchgani, Nashik and Pune to achieve this.
College Education:
Our kids take up college courses, after taking an aptitude test, to pursue careers of their choice. We support the college kids with a mentorship program as well as take care of their other expenses like stationery and pocket money
Vocational Courses:
The Happy kids program encourages kids to develop their talents and interests even in college. Some of our kids take up vocational courses or talent/ hobby classes to build on their skills and talents.