Impacted by Ethnic Violence: Dreams Take Flight!

Ethnic Violence in Manipur

Ethnic violence in the Indian state of Manipur has left 60,000 people internally displaced in relief camps, and unable to go out to find work as their lives are under threat.

Tiyara has revitalized the broken dreams of 10 scholars with scholarships to receive training as flight attendants.

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Dolika

Finally fulfilling her childhood dreams of aviation

“I have dreamt of this training in the aviation industry since childhood. I will serve others, support my struggling family economically, and inspire my fellow youth. “

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Ramananda

Enjoys sports and art, and can’t wait to start his career

“My family is struggling for basic needs because my father is a water carrier, and it is too risky for him to go out to find work because of the conflict. With my education, I will support my sister and brother in their studies and relieve my aging parents.”

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Merina

Loves singing and dancing

“Being a displaced family in a hopeless situation, this opportunity from Tiyara donors came as a gift from God.” 

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Rohit

Looks forward to supporting his widowed mother and his community

“My father passed away in 2005. But I am happy because of my mother who loves and cares for me. With my education, I will support my mother and bless my community. “

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Rina

Loves singing, dancing and cooking

“My family is poor and needy, but we are happy though we lost everything to the unfortunate communal conflict. Only God sustains us. “

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Shaning

Outgoing and happy

“I will apply my education and career to uplift my family and assist my peers who struggle like me. My family could not afford to fulfill my dream without the Tiyara scholarship.“

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Jayaluxmi

Enjoys meeting new people and traveling

“With my education I will support my sister and brother in their studies, relieve my parents, and be a blessing to society. “

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Christina

Driven by her desire to support her younger siblings' education and to ease her parents' burdens

“My father is a taxi driver but retired because of ill health. My mother is the sole bread earner running a roadside tea stall.“

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Hannah

Enjoys spending time with her friends, singing and dancing

“My family is poor and needy, and life is challenging. We are in real need of helping hands.”

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Priya

Enjoys making friends

“This is a miracle, what more can I say! God has heard our cry and petition. My family could never have afforded this training. Thank you Tiyara donors!”