At just 3 years old, Sandeepani lost her mother. Not long after, her father suffered a mental breakdown that left him unable to care for her or her brother. Separated from family, they both grew up in different children’s homes, learning to navigate life largely on their own. Now 18, Sandeepani is ready for something more. A Sinhala-speaking Buddhist,

At just 11 years old, Kavindi lost everything familiar. After her mother passed away, her father placed her and her five siblings into different children’s homes—and then vanished. She hasn’t seen him since. Now 18, Kavindi has grown up navigating life on her own. A Sinhala-speaking Buddhist, she once dreamed of becoming a doctor so she could help people in need. But

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