Miracle Foundation India’s Youth Ambassadors, drawn from Child Care Institutions (CCIs) and local communities, play a vital role in raising awareness about the importance of a family for every child and driving meaningful impact. This month, we celebrate Sadhana Sahebrao Ghodke from Maharashtra, who joined our Youth Ambassadors Program in 2024.

Growing up, Sadhana witnessed child marriage, child labour, and children being deprived of education in her community—realities that deeply shaped her outlook. These challenges inspired her to step forward as a Youth Ambassador, determined to create tangible change in her community.  She successfully intervened to stop two child marriages in her community and conducted awareness sessions for parents on the Ladki Bahin Yojana and Bal Sangopan schemes. Additionally, she has led discussions with children in Bal Panchayat sessions on child rights and their violations empowering children to speak up and has also been mobilizing youth in her community to create safer, supportive spaces, fostering collective action and advocacy.

Now in her final year of college and also training as a Front Office Billing Executive, Sadhana continues to prove that no barrier is too strong when determination meets opportunity, combining personal growth with measurable impact in her community.

Her story reflects a larger truth explored in a recent blog penned by Poonam Rai from our team, “It’s Not Your Fault”: The Words Every Child in Care Deserves to Hear—that with the right encouragement and consistent support, young people with care experience can transform struggle into leadership and hope.