Stories that Speak
Team Everest NGO is currently sponsoring the education of 3600+ parentless, single parented and financially poor students for UG degree. Each of these children have a story which moved us, inspired us and made us work harder.
Regamitha Radharaj | Lawyer
Cancer took my father, and my mother had to work multiple jobs to educate my sister and me. She hardly rested. After my father's demise, I moved from a private to a Govt School due to financial constraints.
I scored 97% in my 12th grade and dreamed of becoming a lawyer, but money was a barrier. That's when Team Everest's scholarship stepped in. I got selected, and it changed my life. I completed my law degree from the School of Excellence in Law.
Recently, I enrolled in the bar council and became a lawyer. Seeing my mother's smile was the greatest satisfaction. I'm proud of what I've achieved and committed to giving back to society one day.
- Regamitha Radharaj
Sivayogam | Team Everest Scholar
My mother worked as a housemaid after my dad left, laboring in 5 to 6 houses. I often helped her after school. After finishing 12th standard, we were deep in debt, and I thought of quitting education. My mother insisted on educating me, saying, "You should never suffer."
Then I found Team Everest's scholarship. It was the beginning of a change in my life. I graduated debt-free, and the career skills training helped me get a job at TCS. My mother's workload has reduced, and I aim to provide her a comfortable retirement.
Children in my locality see me as an inspiration now. Thanks to Team Everest donors, I'm now also a monthly donor, helping educate another student. Education has made a difference in my life, and I wish Team Everest to continue transforming lives like mine.
- Sivayogam
Madhumitha | Team Everest Scholar
Madhumitha's mother left her abusive husband and stood at Chidambaram Railway station with her 3 small children, the youngest just 30 days old. With only Rs 700 in hand, they came to Chennai, aiming to educate the children.
They spent the night outside a wedding hall, and the next day, a stranger, an auto driver, helped them find a hostel. "That Auto anna was godsent," Madhumitha's mother said.
Madhu's mother began selling vegetables at 3 am, then delivering food, and finally selling flowers in the evening. Madhu, even as a child, took care of her siblings, cooked, and helped her mom.
After years of hard work, Madhu became the family's first graduate, earning her B Com and working in the Accounts department of a reputable construction company in Chennai. Her sisters aim to give their mother a happy retirement soon.
Team Everest is proud to have sponsored Madhumitha's complete college education. Thanks to our volunteers, donors, and fundraisers who make success stories like this possible.
- Madhumitha
Fatherless to Five Job Offers
Losing my dad in 8th grade changed everything. My mom faced the world alone, working as a housemaid to educate me. When I received Team Everest's scholarship, it felt like a golden ticket to my dream life.
Beyond the financial help, Team Everest provided skill-building programs that truly transformed my life. I picked up essential skills, including English communication and Aptitude, which I cannot afford otherwise. The training, included as part of the scholarship, was a game-changer.
A heartfelt thank you to all the donors. Your support turned my dreams into reality, leading to five job offers. I'm proof that kindness can change lives.
