Reality Gives Student
Born and raised in Dharavi, Mayur began his journey with Reality as a student on the Youth Program. ‘I wanted to learn computer skills,’ he says, ‘and after I finished the course I stayed on to help out at the Community Centre. After working with the organisation for many years, I’m now the Marketing Executive.’
Mayur uses his computer skills every day. He even taught himself how to use graphic design programs to harness his love for both creativity and technology, producing fantastic merchandise for Reality.
A man of many talents, Mayur is a great photographer, and has also played Australian Rules Football on the world stage as part of the Indian national team. But he always found himself drawn back to work in Dharavi…
‘I enjoy everything about working here,’ he smiles. ’I play a bit of a troubleshooter role for the team, finding solutions for difficult problems. I love answering people’s questions and solving marketing briefs, I’m always up for the next challenge.’
Born and raised in Dharavi, Mayur began his journey with Reality as a student on the Youth Program. ‘I wanted to learn computer skills,’ he says, ‘and after I finished the course I stayed on to help out at the Community Centre. After working with the organisation for many years, I’m now the Marketing Executive.’
Mayur uses his computer skills every day. He even taught himself how to use graphic design programs to harness his love for both creativity and technology, producing fantastic merchandise for Reality.
A man of many talents, Mayur is a great photographer, and has also played Australian Rules Football on the world stage as part of the Indian national team. But he always found himself drawn back to work in Dharavi…
‘I enjoy everything about working here,’ he smiles. ’I play a bit of a troubleshooter role for the team, finding solutions for difficult problems. I love answering people’s questions and solving marketing briefs, I’m always up for the next challenge.’
Reality Gives Student
Meet Sharda, a student on the Reality Gives Youth Program.
Originally from Karnataka, Sharda moved to Mumbai 15 years ago and lives in the heart of Dharavi with her husband and sons. “I come from a village,” says Sharda, “things are different in Mumbai. City life moves so quickly. It’s hard to keep up when people around you are speaking English. I needed to find a way to understand what was going on.”
“A friend recommended this English class to me,” she explains, “I love learning English – especially in class where we get to read aloud and do drama – that’s probably the most fun part.”
For Sharda, learning English was about more than just getting to know the city around her. “I have two boys at home and their English was much better than mine. I wanted to communicate with them more – now they practice with me so we can all improve together.”
The confidence and skills Sharda is building on the Youth Program have propelled her towards a new career. “I dream of being a teacher”, she says. “I need good English to achieve it. My family have been a great support to me. My sons and husband are proud that I am learning a new skill and that I have plans to build a career of my own. I am looking forward to learning more English and reaching my goal.”
Reality Gives Student
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