by Isha Parmar | Nov 21, 2022 | Stories
One of the second cohort students is thirty-two-year-old Vishal Jogdand, who resides with his family in the Indira Vasahat slum community in Aundh, Pune. His father worked as a driver throughout his life. His mother is a housewife, while his two elder brothers work to... by Isha Parmar | Nov 14, 2022 | Stories
Akshay resides in Pimple Gurav, Pune, along with his parents and a sibling. In spite of his family’s limited financial resources, he was always encouraged to follow his dreams of becoming a photographer and filmmaker. Soon he ventured into an entrepreneurship... by Isha Parmar | Nov 5, 2022 | Stories
Piyusha is a 22-year-old computer engineer who comes from a challenging background. Her father is a driver, her mother works as a beautician, and her younger brother is in 10th grade. Her mother is an alumnus of the Lighthouse who completed her basic in the beauty... by Isha Parmar | Oct 22, 2022 | Stories
Pre- Diwali celebration was held across all Lighthouse locations! Atishi Marlena, Member of Delhi Legislative Assembly, visited Kalkaji Lighthouse to celebrate Diwali with the youth. While at other lighthouses, the team and youth lit the diya (earthen lamp) to spread... by Isha Parmar | Oct 14, 2022 | Stories
We are glad to share that DESU Lighthouse at Kalkaji has successfully completed the first batch of the Foundation, Digital, and Skilling course. During the felicitation event organised on 27th September, more than 150 students were awarded certificates by Dr. Ganesh... by Isha Parmar | Sep 20, 2022 | Stories
19-year-old Ritika, lives in Bhoomiheen camp Kalkaji. Her father, a daily wage laborer, developed severe health issues because of which he couldn’t continue his work. Soon after, the family went into deep financial distress. Ritika was young and a bright student...