NAVAJEEVAN BALA BHAVAN
Success Stories
NAZEER
“FROM ORPHANED CHILDHOOD TO CORPORATE PROFESSIONAL”
At just 10 years old, SK. Nazeer’s life took a dramatic turn. Orphaned and living under the care of his aging grandmother, he faced an uncertain future. Seeing his vulnerability, the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) stepped in and referred him to Navajeevan Bala Bhavan (NJBB) – a decision that would change the course of his life. In the year 2012, Nazeer was welcomed into Chiguru Children’s Village, one of NJBB’s safe and supportive child-friendly shelters, and enrolled in the 5th standard. From the very beginning, NJBB provided him with more than just shelter – it gave him a home, a family, and the opportunity to heal, grow, and thrive.
Through the years, Nazeer remained focused on his studies and completed his 10th standard and continued to pursue higher education with determination. In the year 2025, he passed out as MBA graduated with flying colours from KBN college, Vijayawada. Nazeer’s hard work and the strong foundation laid by NJBB paid off when he was selected through campus placement by Asian Paints, earning an impressive annual package of ₹5.5 lakhs. As he steps into the corporate world, he carries with him the resilience of his journey and the values instilled by NJBB.
“I’m excited to begin this new chapter as a working professional,” says Nazeer. “Without NJBB, none of this would have been possible. They were with me through every phase of life – guiding me, believing in me, and helping me become who I am today.”
V SUCHITRA
BANKING ON HOPE…
Suchitra’s journey is one of quiet courage and determined transformation. Born into a family that faced hardship early on, she lost her father when she was still very young. The weight of raising two daughters fell entirely on her mother’s shoulders – a woman of remarkable strength who, despite emotional and financial struggles, never gave up on securing a better future for her children. But, as the girls grew up, the financial struggles doubled. She desperately looked for some support for her daughters.
On 22nd May 2009, Suchitra was enrolled for getting dry ration kits from Navajeevan Bala Bhavan. This simple gesture grew into a comprehensive support system that would change the course of her life. Navajeevan became more than just a place of refuge; it became a foundation for her growth, offering emotional care, educational guidance, and the psychological support she needed to heal and dream again.
She joined Chiguru for her school studies and over the next decade, Suchitra blossomed within the nurturing environment of Navajeevan. With consistent mentorship and encouragement, she gradually built her confidence and began to shape her own aspirations. The pain of her early loss was transformed into a quiet strength. She was not just surviving – she was preparing to thrive.
In January 2021, she took a decisive step toward her dreams by completing coaching for banking competitive exams. This milestone, too, was made possible through Navajeevan’s unwavering support. Her focus sharpened, and her efforts intensified as she moved closer to her goal.
Her moment of triumph came on 3rd July 2023, when she was appointed as an Assistant Manager at Union Bank with a monthly salary of ₹40,000. It was a deeply emotional and proud moment for her and her mother. What had once seemed like an unreachable dream had become a reality through sheer hard work, faith, and the right support at the right time.
ANAND – BANK MANAGER
FROM THATCHED ROOF TO CONCRETE SHADES
I was a son of the sea, a relative of the waves and a victim of floods. The strength of the wave cannot be estimated until it devours one’s life by splashing away the cherished dreams creating ripples of problems. Financial crisis was one such wave that hit my family after my father left the steering wheel. My mother started to sail but soon I realized that I was over burdening the boat, My family. I decided to jump off the boat and run away to a place without knowing the destiny.
The time of grace just dawned on me as the Navajeevan team spotted me carrying a heap of waste materials on my back. I never expected that there will be a day in my life. where I would be under a concrete roof with free daily food with bonus emotional support. I got free love, free care and free time to dance. watch television, and learn to do craft and art work.
BITRA PRASANNA - SOFTWARE EMPLOYEE
FROM LONELINESS TO CONTENTMENT AND COMPANIONSHIP
Suffering is not a small word for me, But it is a feeling loaded with pain, tears, sleepless nights, and moments of loneliness and moreover, deep longing for belonging to someone or some family. I became an orphan at a very young age after my both parents’ death. I felt iam left alone with my sister in the world in spite of many relations. No one had a heart even to lend a little finger to help us cling on to it at least momentarily in that very painful and agonizing moment. Our tiny hearts were deeply wounded as we heard the whispers of relatives discussing to get rid of us.
Me and my sister were taken against our wish to the CWC Krishna District and got us surrendered to the care of the Government, who further sent us for rehabilitation in Navajeevan Bala Bhavan, Vijayawada. The welcoming smiles of care mothers attracted me so much and my return smile. I never thought, would remain throughout my stay at NJBB. But thanks to the lovely fathers and staff who helped me to be cheerful all the time.
After my regular schooling, I chose to pursue B.Tech in Civil Engineering in a prestigious college and I remained always a topper in studies. The accolades, presents and the claps I received in my studies prove what NJBB stands for in their service to the most vulnerable children like me. The career counseling offered by the experts team of NJBB helped me to complete expensive coaching needed for securing good job. I secured a job recently in Amazon as a trainee in virtual customer service with a package of more than two lakhs per annum.
I am proud to say that my rebirth happened at NJBB where every staff wanted to see me happy and smiling. I owe a lot to Navajeevan for accepting me to be part of this large and loving family. Truly, this is my real home!
ARUN KOUNDINYA
“FROM THE STREET TO THE PILOT – SOARING HIGH – ON WINGS OF HOPE”
On his 24th birthday, Arun Koundinya is a commissioned Officer in the Indian Air Force. He was commissioned in June 2011. Looking at this brilliant, active and fun-loving young man, one would think he is a product of one of those high profile public schools. Far from it, the fact is that his childhood and adolescent years were nothing more than pain, anxiety, uncertainty and struggle.
Arun’s family broke up when he was hardly 4 years old. He lived with his father, SR Koundinya in Hyderabad. Koundinya was a very brilliant and well-read man and worked as a freelance journalist. Arun had an elder sister, Sarah. They both attended the local school. His father died of a massive heart-attack. Since then Arun was being educated by Navajeevan, Vijayawada. He obtained B.Sc Degree in Mathematics, Electronics and Computers. By then, Arun had a desire to get into some good government service, especially Air Force. So, he used to keep looking for ads in the newspapers inviting applications for government services. One day, he saw an advertisement from “Indian Air Force” for Ground Duty Officers Course (GDOC). He applied for it, cleared the written test and the various interviews. He passed all the tests and got selected on merit for GDOC. Just then, his Degree results were also declared in June 2010. To his hard work, he secured 62% marks. Immediately, he joined the Course at the Air Force Academy, Hyderabad. On 18th June 2011, he completed the training and became a Commissioned Officer. Believe it or not, Arun is now all set to conquer even the greater heights.
CHANTAMMA
“GEM FROM LABOURER TO SOFTWARE ENGINEER”
Chantamma worked as a labourer till the age of nine. Today, at the age of eighteen, she is doing Engineering in the prestigious Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Nuzivid, and Andhra Pradesh. On asking how she achieved this feat, she only blushes! “It.s all due to Don Bosco Navajeevan, Vijayawada and Fr. Thomas Koshy” She was born in a small village of Chigudipadu in Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh. Her father Kantha Rao and mother Lakshmi Kandamma were both agricultural labourers. They belonged to the Madiga community (traditionally engaged in shoe making). Chantamma was the youngest of the three daughters of her parents. They lived in a small house allotted to them by the government under the housing scheme. They had no land of their own. Since her father often suffered from ulcers and her mother got frequent attacks of migraine headache, they could not go for work regularly.
BANTUMILLI DURGA
NEW LIFE AT NAVAJEEVAN…
I am Bantumilli Durga, 15 years old. My both parents died when I was very young. I am from S.Kota, Vizianagaram distrist. My mother died when I was five day old baby. And my father died when I was 15 years old. I have an elder sister, who was also supported by Navajeevan Bala Bhavan. I was rescued by BVK (Bala Vikasa Kendra) field staff of Navajeevan while wandering in Auto Nagar Industrial Area, Vijayawada. Subsequently, I was shifted to Sethu (Girls’ home in Penamaluru) for bridge course.
Thereafter, I was mainstreamed into the regular school. I was very happy to go to school. I never expected that I can go to school like others. It was a blessing in disguise for me. Later on, I was motivated by my teachers to work hard and do well. I was equally supported by Fr. Koshy and the follow up staff. As a result, I got first marks in the school with 90%. I was the happiest person in the world. Then, I joined in the best college to pursue my Intermediate.
I am proud to say that I secured college first in the intermediate exams. I want to become a doctor and serve poor people who are in need of support. Now I am preparing to appear for EAMCET and become a doctor. Thank you Navajeevan for helping me stand on my own and being with me to start my life from the scratch.
GANGULA JAYA CHANDRA
MY TURNING POINT IN LIFE
My name is Gangula Jaya Chandra. My father died with HIV/AIDS. My mother is also infected with HIV and she is a domestic worker. I am the native of Darsi Village, Prakasam district. I have a younger brother, who completed 10th class in Navajeevan Bala Bhavan. My family is economically poor and deprived of support. I have a dream to become an Engineer right from my childhood. Therefore, I have been always securing the highest marks in very level of my studies against all odds in my family and my personal life. I am now preparing to write EAMCET and join in Engineering. I am able to achieve my dream because of Navajeevan, which I treasure it as a gift for me. It has given me new life and I will remain thankful to all those who have been supporting me to realize my dream.