Armaan Club supports the children of artisans as they grow through their school years. While academic support is central, the program also nurtures broader development often overlooked in schools. Through sports, creative activities, leadership opportunities, and career guidance, children build confidence, teamwork, and life skills while discovering their potential and future possibilities. ✨
Ankita Singh Daughter of Savita Singh, Arpan Cooperative
Ankita Singh is a confident and composed 22-year-old professional. A BA graduate (2024), she has been working for the past year with India Infoline Finance Limited in Thane in the Gold Loan department. In her role, she explains the gold loan process to clients, guides them step-by-step, and follows up professionally through email. What stands out is the calm assurance with which she now handles clients independently — something she once would not have imagined possible.
When Ankita first joined Armaan Club at 10 years old, she was shy, hesitant, speaking up felt difficult, and English felt intimidating. But over the years, the consistent exposure to activities, life skill sessions, and shared responsibilities gradually reshaped her confidence and outlook.
She still remembers the joy of Children’s Day celebrations, Diwali and Christmas events, picnics, theatre and dance workshops, career guidance sessions, and creative activities. These experiences gave her a sense of belonging and the courage to express herself.
One Diwali memory remains especially meaningful. The children made decorative diyas and sold them to artisans. With the money earned, they bought vada pav and distributed it to poor people standing outside a temple and used the remaining amount to share sugarcane juice among themselves. For Ankita, this was her first experience of enterprise — creating something, earning from it, and sharing the money earned with people less fortunate. More importantly, it taught her compassion, teamwork, responsibility, and the joy of giving from her own effort.
A strong lesson she carries with her from the life skill sessions is: “Be consistent. Go slow if you must but never quit.” This principle guides her even today.
When she moved into the Gold Loan department, she began working with senior colleagues who were much older and more experienced. She initially felt intimidated and worried about making mistakes. However, instead of stepping back, she chose to stay patient and keep learning. Slowly, she built confidence and earned her place in the team.
Today, she confidently explains processes to clients and communicates professionally. The growth is steady and visible.
Ankita enjoys simple pleasures like eating pani puri and ragda pattis, and dreams of visiting Switzerland one day with her own hard-earned money. She believes the confidence, resilience, discipline, and compassion she developed at Armaan Club continue to shape her journey and give her the courage to move toward her dreams.
