SHEKHAR (Nagpur Footpathshala)
Shekar , fondly know as little michale jackson was born at the footpath behind Nagpur Railway station. He didn’t even had a name. UPAY gave him name, Adhar and enrolled him in a school.
He is the most regular student of our Santra Market Footpathshala . Shekar is a child prodigy . He would like to become a dancer like michale jackson. His moves can stun you. He is waiting for helping hands of yours.
He needs training to participate in the reality TV shows .
Taniya’s dream to fly!
Taniya Gupta is the daughter of Mr Sandip Gupta who runs a kirana shop earning barely Rs 8000/month. Tanya is studying at UPAY Wadoda center since class 7th.This year when the SSC Maharashtra results were declared, Taniya Gupta passed with flying colours securing 94.6%. At present with the help of UPAY she is preparing for IIT-JEE examination.She is very hard working and would like to get admission in IITs. Lets support her dream Read MoreRecreating Lives by Empowering Women
Happy to share that the first batch of skill development center of Bangalore zone has successfully completed its certification course in stitching. Out of 12 ladies, 10 have been certified by UPAY for pursuing the course in professional space as well. Read More
Ending Rani’s period poverty
When Rani got her first period, she had nobody to talk about it, not even her mother. As if her struggle to find basic clothes to cover her body was not enough, that this humiliation came over, she thought. With no access to sanitary products, she resorted to praying to God to stop her periods forever until UPAY’s Project Shakti happened. read moreA new way of life for Rakesh
Most students give up on education and their dreams, or take up some odd jobs to help the family meet daily needs. But, this 18-year old guy has set an example with his persistent diligence to realize the dreams and fought hard against destitution his family faced. Read more
Success stories
Transforming lives through education & empowerment
Glimpses of change from Nagpur to Bangalore—real journeys from pavements to classrooms, from uncertainty to achievement.
Nagpur • Education
Sheetal’s liberation through education
Born and brought up on the pavements of a bustling city, Sheetal’s days once revolved around selling balloons and seeking alms. With UPAY’s intervention, her path pivoted toward dignity, learning, and hope.
Nagpur Footpathshala
Shekhar — the little Michael Jackson
Born near the Nagpur Railway Station without even a name, Shekhar found identity and school through UPAY. A child prodigy with mesmerizing moves, he dreams of training and dancing on big stages.
Wadoda Center
Taniya’s dream to fly!
From a modest family running a small kirana shop (~₹8,000/month), Taniya studied at UPAY’s Wadoda center from class 7th. She aced SSC Maharashtra with 94.6% and is now preparing for IIT-JEE with UPAY’s support.
Bangalore Zone • Skilling
Recreating lives by empowering women
The first skill development batch in Bangalore completed certification in stitching—10 of 12 certified to pursue it professionally. A milestone in economic agency and confidence.
Project Shakti
Ending Rani’s period poverty
Without access to sanitary products, Rani’s first period brought fear and isolation. Project Shakti provided knowledge and supplies—restoring dignity and wellbeing.
Perseverance
A new way of life for Rakesh
At 18, many in hardship abandon studies. Rakesh persisted through adversity to pursue education and rebuild his trajectory—with diligence that sets an example.
