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 Bhagyashri Ajay Khobragade from Nagpur, Maharashtra, who joined our Youth Ambassadors’ Program in 2023.

Bhagyashri lost her mother at six months and her father by the age of two, leaving her in a CCI in Nagpur. Overcoming loneliness through her studies, she completed her schooling and, with her warden’s support, secured admission to a nursing college, embarking on a journey of independence while living alone.

Her journey transformed when she joined Miracle Foundation India’s Youth Program, gaining confidence and leadership through a comprehensive mental well-being and growth-focused program. This experience gave her the confidence to step forward and support the development of the younger children in the CCI where she once lived. As a Youth Ambassador, she began conducting sessions for them—engaging in drawing, sports, and academic support—ensuring that they felt encouraged and empowered. Though her college commitments limit her availability, she continues finding ways to support children, organizing games, and mentoring them whenever she has the opportunity.

She independently attends webinars on cybersecurity and safe relationships, sharing her knowledge with children, and has enrolled in a Wadhwani Foundation course to enhance her English skills. Today, she is a confident young woman, ready to face challenges and champion for others. Once fully accredited as a nurse, she plans to use her profession to help disadvantaged people.