Srinagar, April 11 -- Education is an empowering tool, but does it reach those who can't afford it for multiple reasons? No, it does not. We have numerous examples of how children drop out or in the first place can't even register themselves to get educated in any school.

But that does not end the story here. For those who are truly committed to a cause, they pursue it tooth and nail.

This is the story of my experience and observations at CHINAR Kashmir Home (CK Home)-an orphanage located in Khanpora, Budgam, that has become much more than a shelter. Thanks to the unwavering dedication of the people behind it, it's a true home for the children who live there. CK Home is run by CHINAR Kashmir, an NGO based in Barzulla, Srinagar.

What be...