Place Bhiwandi, Mumbai

Age 6

After Asif’s father became ill and died, his mother and 2 brothers moved to Bhiwandi. His mother found work in a nearby company and she supports her family with monthly earnings of $84.

Asif’s mother learned about Udaan through her neighbor. Understanding the value of education, she enrolled all 3 of her children in Udaan.

Young Asif aspires to become a police officer. He wants to work and take care of his mother and his brothers. Asif is very personable and polite and is a model student.