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Meet Mohini Bot, slowly building her path
Meet Mohini Bot, one of our beneficiaries, whose journey is both humbling and quietly courageous. She draws inspiration from a line by Ratan Tata that she tries to live by: “I don’t believe in taking the right decisions. I make decisions and then make them right." True to this belief, she is slowly building her path—one step at a time.
This year, Mohini completed her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from St. Mira’s College for Girls has strong academic performance. Through the campus placement process, she cleared all rounds of interviews and was selected by Accenture, receiving her offer letter in October.
Before life changed course, Mohini grew up as a much-loved and protected child. Her parents placed deep importance on her education and ensured she could focus entirely on her studies. She shared a close bond with her father and grew up in an environment where learning was nurtured and encouraged—using this support well, Mohini consistently excelled in school and academics.
When Mohini was transitioning from the 10th standard into her final two years of school, something unexpected and deeply unsettling happened. At the age of sixteen, during her 11th standard, she lost her father to suicide. The loss came during the COVID period, a time already marked by isolation and uncertainty. With limited spaces to speak or process grief, Mohini found herself carrying emotions she did not yet know how to name. It took time for reality to settle, a nd even today, the questions around that loss quietly remain with her.
My father and mother are my biggest inspiration
The impact extended beyond grief. Her mother, deeply affected, began facing serious health challenges. Diagnosed with white jaundice and later depression, she had to stop working. Slowly, the rhythm of the household shifted. Responsibilities like householdchores, caregiving, and managing daily routines that Mohini had never known began finding their way to her.
This was unfamiliar territory for her. Having never been required to manage household work earlier, Mohini found herself struggling to balance studies with responsibilities at home. At the same time, she was coping with grief and watching her mother’s physical and mental health decline. It extended to such an extreme that she had to support her mother in basic functioning, like bathing. Soon, she was diagnosed with depression. There were days when exhaustion followed her into classrooms. Multitasking felt overwhelming. During exams, she often worried about how she would manage everything together.
In 2024, during her second year of college, Mohini lost her mother. The loss was immense. The strongest emotional anchor in her life was suddenly absent. Alongside grief came responsibility—of home, of family, of continuing forward when stopping was not an option. From being a pampered child, Mohini suddenly found herself navigating life as the only daughter in the family, sharing responsibility for her household alongside her elder brother and grandfather.
Some days, she skipped meals and focused on studying; on others, she stayed up late to complete coursework after finishing household work. Slowly, out of necessity, she began learning—watching YouTube videos, cooking step by step, managing chores, travelling independently, and continuing her education alongside it all. Navigating all of this with courage, she continued moving forward and holding herself together one day at a time. Her spirit to learn, grow, and seek better opportunities pushed her beyond her circumstances.
During this period, she came to know about The Emelie Foundation through her college and applied for support in her final year of graduation
In 2025, she successfully completed her degree and applied for a role at Accenture through campus placements. After clearing all three rounds of the hiring process, she received her offer letter in October. As part of the onboarding process, she is currently undergoing a three-month pre-onboarding training programme, after which her final joining date will be confirmed.
Looking ahead
Mohini shares that she is in a phase of learning and exploration—gradually understanding her strengths and areas of interest. Her immediate goal is to build astrong professional and personal foundation through consistent learning, real-world exposure, and growing confidence. In the long run, she hopes to become independent, live up to her parents’ expectations, and reach a place where she can give back to society in her own meaningful way.
Through her most challenging times, her mother has remained her greatest source of strength. From her, Mohini learned never to blame fate, but to believe in herself. That belief continues to guide her, giving her the courage to face life with determination and grace. Her resilience and humility are deeply moving and inspiring. What standsout is not only what she has endured, but how she continues—steadily, thoughtfully, and with resilience.
We are grateful to walk alongside her and to know her story, and we wish her the very best as she transitions into a new phase of her life.
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