Place Bhiwandi, Mumbai

Age 10

Ali lives in Bhiwandi with his parents and 3 brothers. His father is a truck driver who is only home a couple of times a week. He earns approximately $120 per month; his mother works in a textile company cutting cloth.

Ali’s brother experienced abuse as a student at a public school nearby, so his parents were reluctant to enroll Ali in school at all. Now enrolled at Udaan, Ali is a diligent and bright student. His dream is to become a scientist and develop medicine for the poor.