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Dream Children

Dreamer: Hamsa Kumar,
Joined Dream A Dream programs since 2001

"I want to do more with my life and be independent."

"I am from Bangalore. My mother left home when I was young as my parents had a lot of problems at home. I used to be a drifter and a rag picker. I used to idle away my time near shops and would get bored. I dreamed of studying and doing something more with my life.

When I was 10 years old, after an attempt to study in some school in Bannerghatta Road in Bangalore, I came in contact with an organization called Ananya. That was in 1999. They helped me with my education and gave me a place to stay at center. It was here while studying in school that I got really interested in sports. And I came to know of Dream A Dream.

Dream A Dream's sports program in field hockey helped me become more disciplined. I made new friends and I loved the idea of team work and the responsibility I had as a goal keeper. I dream of playing for my school, state and who knows even for the national level. I'm a great goal keeper and I'm now planning to complete my schooling and pursue my interest in hockey.

Today I work with Dream A Dream. I am going to live with my younger brother and work very hard to fulfill my dreams. I want to build another Dream A Dream so that many more children can benefit.

Yes, I too can dream. It's fun to see it coming true."

Dreamer: Prem
Joined Dream A Dream Programs since 2003

"I dream of a day when all the children can afford to dream. Like me, I want them to have hope and fulfill their aspirations."

"My name is Prem. I am from a nearby tribal village on the outskirts of Bangalore. My parents and siblings live there. I was brought to Bangalore by a shelter for children called Vishwas. I used to study in Kannada medium school. Then I shifted to an English medium school.

Do you know I know 7 languages? I can speak Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, English, Telugu and even Rajasthani. While studying at school I came in contact with Dream A Dream. You see, Dream A Dream and Vishwas work together for the children and conduct many programs for the children at Vishwas.

They conduct leadership programs for children and arts & crafts programs and even drama programs. I love to write poetry. When I was in the 6th standard, I won a competition, Aradhana Dhwani, for the best poetry. I am now going to write short stories in English. I'm studying to be an Instrumentation Technician and am doing my 1st year Diploma from Oxford College.

Today, I too dream of doing more with my life.

Yes, it's wonderful to dream and see some of my dreams coming true."

Dreamer - Pavithra
Joined Dream A Dream Programs in 2006

"I know I can accomplish so much more.

So what if I have to work hard. Dreams are for making it come true no?"

"I live in Bangalore with my parents and 2 sisters. My father is unemployed and my elder sister doesn't keep too well. I am the sole bread winner of the family.

While studying in my 10th grade, my friends told me about an organization called Makkala Jagriti. I went out of curiosity to know more and found that they help girls and boys like me to study.

I am currently doing my 2nd year Pre-University course in Commerce. Dream A Dream and Makkala Jagriti work together on some leadership development skills and Computer programs for school children. That's how I came to know about Dream A Dream and today work here as an employee and then attend evening college.

With my earnings I have to get my sister's appendix operated, pay for my younger sister's school fees and complete my education. I want to be a lecturer and want to complete a Masters program in Commerce."

Anil

"Anil is fifteen years old and a regular participant in the Dream Football and Udaan Life Skills programs. This year he also attended a Dream Adventure Camp where he participated in swimming, boating, tenting, trekking and a solo survival overnight".

Bobbymon, a Dream A Dream Program Coordinator was amazed at the transformation that Anil went through as a result of the experience, "It was amazing to see Anil took leadership and the interaction among the group members when his group was assigned to take a decision to make food menu for the day. He democratically led the discussion in his group and finalized a wonderful menu. His confidence and courage were shown when he was the one who survived in the night while all other children discontinued the activity when is started to rain. .Anil was also the one who mediated in between groups of children who did not know each other as well and he actually showed off his communication skills, explaining things well to the other group members and showing leadership on his part for sure."

Sharath, 10 years

"At the adventure program I learnt how to swim and cook. I even picked up the twigs myself to start a fire for my team. I can't believe I swam to an island along with my friends though I had just learnt how to swim. I also enjoyed being part of the Drama program, when I grow up I wish to be an actor and do stunts and acrobatics in films."