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Sanjay’s father died when he was four years old and his mother, shortly after, abandoned him. He was living with his aunt, but she did not want to take care of him and was mistreating him. A neighbor reached out to Project I Am for help and we were able to bring Sanjay to live in one of our homes. He has been with us since 2019 and keeps everyone laughing around him.

Ram was living on the streets with his four younger siblings. He and his younger brother spent the day doing odd jobs and begging in order to buy enough food to take care of his younger siblings. He was severely malnourished, but still faithfully worked the only way he knew how to care for his family. His entire family was rescued off the streets in 2017 and now happily lives with Project I Am.

Ajay was living on the streets with his four other siblings. He and his older brother spent the day doing odd jobs and begging in order to buy enough food to take care of his younger siblings. He was severely malnourished, but still faithfully worked the only way he knew how to care for his family. His entire family was rescued off the streets in 2017 and now happily lives with Project I Am.

Samuel’s father abandoned his family due to his alcohol addiction. His mom struggled to care for him and his two younger sisters who worked as maids. His father made frequent visits home when he was drunk and physically abused the entire family. During one encounter, Samuel’s father punched him so hard, he lost all of his front teeth. He fled from home and is now in the care of Project I Am International. He has had several dental surgeries to repair the damage his father did and now has a beautiful smile.

The only life Ramesh knew was playing in the streets and sleeping under a tarp on the side of a major street. His father was murdered in 2016 and his mother was a chronic alcoholic. He was forced to beg for food, and even then, his mom often took the little money he gathered to buy more alcohol.
Ramesh came into Project I Am care in 2017. His mom also now lives with us and has recovered from her drinking problem.

Ashok was left to care for himself on the streets after his father was murdered and his mother became a chronic alcoholic. He would beg all day in the streets, sometimes selling pens and balloons. He and his older brother slept on a bench at a bus stop but were often beaten and chased away by the police. He has been in the care of Project I Am International since 2017. Ashok is now thriving under our care, but unfortunately, his mom still has chosen the streets.

Rakesh’s mother died when he was only four years old from throat cancer. His father died a few years later from alcoholism. He and his younger sister were rescued while they were begging and living on the street. The only family contact they have is with their older sister’s husband. However, he treats both the kids very badly. Project I Am has stepped in to keep them safe in a loving environment.

Ajay S. was living in a large slum in Hyderabad. He had no access to even the most basic essentials a child needs like food, shelter, or education. Project I Am International reached out to his slum and built a relationship with him and other street children in his community.
Now, Ajay has lived in one of Project I Am International Rescue Homes since 2020 where he has started attending school for the first time.

Abinay lost his father at a young age. He was forced to work odd jobs to care for his sick mother. His education was not a priority and he soon fell behind in school. A friend of PIA noticed Abinay’s hopeless situation and introduced us to him. Project I Am is now supporting Abinay’s education and caring for his mother.

Sai Ram’s father was murdered by his uncle when he was 4 years old. His mother sent him to work for the local milkman who forced him to work 14 hour days for very minimal wages. He was unable to attend school, spending all day working. The family was living in extreme poverty. Project I Am rescued him, his older brother, and his mother and they are now living safely in our rescue home.

Janith fled from his home with his mother and older brother when he was four years old. His father was an alcoholic and physically abused the entire family. Searching for safety, Janith found himself forced to call the streets of Hyderabad his new home, facing another vulnerable situation. Project I Am International, fortunately, found him and was able to give him a real home in one of our rescue homes.

Yernith fled from his home with his mother and younger brother when he was six years old. His father was an alcoholic and physically abused the entire family. Searching for safety, Yernith found himself forced to call the streets of Hyderabad his new home, facing another vulnerable situation. Project I Am International, fortunately, found him and was able to give him a real home in one of our rescue homes.