At just 10 years old, Pathma’s world changed forever. After losing her father and being abused by an older man, her mother—overwhelmed and unable to care for her and her siblings—made the heartbreaking decision to let a probation officer place her in a children’s home. It’s been over a decade since she last saw her siblings. When she turned 20,
In a small village in the hill country, Sangeetha has always dreamed of more. Life has been simple—her mother picks tea, her father drives for a living, and she has spent her days at home with her two brothers and sister. But deep down, she has always wanted a path of her own. At 21, Sangeetha has never had a job
From a young age, Kaushi knew she had to rely on herself. Until she was 10, she lived with her mother, grandmother, and sister, but everything changed when her mother left for Kuwait to work as a housemaid. Without another option, Kaushi was placed in a children’s home, separated from the life she once knew. She never met her father
At just 18, Erandi has already faced more hardship than most experience in a lifetime. When she was 15, she was deceived by an older man who took advantage of her trust. The police eventually found them, and while he was jailed for only 14 days, Erandi’s life was forever changed—she was placed in a
Vaishnavi’s story is one of resilience, hope, and ambition. At just 21 years old, she has already overcome immense challenges, but she refuses to let her past define her future. Born in a small village, Vaishnavi grew up surrounded by family until the age of nine, when everything changed. Her parents' conflicts reached
Hey everyone, I'm Priya, and I'm excited to share my journey with you as I embark on a transformative path with the DCI Dental Surgery Assistant Program. Hailing from Wellawatte and previously residing in the Sri Lankadhara Children’s Home in Colombo, my early years were marked by tragedy when my father passed away
Meet Lakshika and Kaveesha, two sisters whose lives have been intertwined by tragedy and resilience. Lakshika is 21 and Kaveesha is 20, they come from Colombo, Sri Lanka, from a family of six. Early on, their world was shattered by the loss of their father, a police officer, followed by the passing of
I'm Chama, and I'm really glad to have the chance to share my story with you. I'm 18, and right now, I'm fully immersed in the DCI Dental Surgery Assistant Program. Life in Colombo is where I'm from. I lived with my amazing parents, along with one sister and four brothers. My dad
Hi, I'm Ann, a Dental Hygienist with a passion for empowering the next generation of dental professionals, and today, I'm excited to share my story with you. My introduction to DCI came about unexpectedly through a friend, Suranjani. Suranjani saw an opportunity and connected me with DCI, and little did I know, that
I'm Wasu, an 18-year-old joining the DCI Dental Surgery Assistant Program from a local Sri Lankan children's home. My childhood was rocky, to say the least. My mother's attempt at abortion and her disdain toward me made life challenging from the start. But amidst the turmoil, my father's love was my anchor until
