Sureshwari, born in an Odisha village, confronted financial strain due to her father's
tuberculosis. At 14, she relocated to Delhi with relatives in 1999. There, she undertook
household sanitation work, earning 300 rupees to alleviate her family's plight and
sending funds home. Post-marriage, while her situation saw a marginal improvement, her
husband's vegetable-selling venture couldn't adequately sustain them. Nonetheless,
Sureshwari persisted in domestic cleaning and later engaged in distributing mid-day
meals at schools from 2007 to 2013. Through unwavering commitment, she endeavored to
ameliorate her family's situation, navigating the challenges of life with resilience and
determination. In 2014, Sureshwari encountered job loss due to unforeseen issues at her
school. Faced with the urgency of her family's well-being and no viable alternatives,
she was advised to confide in Surjeet, the Founder & President of CEHRO. It was
suggested that Surjeet's intervention with the school department might lead to her job
being reinstated. When Sureshwari met with him, she disclosed her previous salary of INR
5000. Surjeet then proposed that she join their organization, assuring her of the same
salary she had been receiving from the school. Becoming part of CEHRO marked a pivotal
moment for Sureshwari, revealing her passion for fostering children's development.
Initially tasked with overseeing kindergarten students, she progressed to mentoring them
across various domains and assuming caregiving responsibilities. Sureshwari credits
CEHRO with enabling her to pursue further education. Financial constraints had limited
her schooling to 8th grade. However, with CEHRO's assistance, she enrolled in the
National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). Overcoming language barriers, she, with
CEHRO's teacher support, learned Hindi and English, culminating in passing her
10th-grade exams. She acknowledges CEHRO's pivotal role in her educational journey
beyond her previous limitations. Sureshwari's education unlocked doors to new prospects,
leading her to land a position as a security guard at JNU, where a 10th-grade pass
sufficed. Embracing the shift from informal to formal employment, she relishes the
stability, respect, and avenues for progress. Supporting her family, she aspires for a
brighter tomorrow. Her narrative resonates as a beacon of hope for migrant families in
Delhi, navigating hurdles with tenacity, striving diligently to provide for their loved
ones