We are the Champions

The book 'We are the Champions' is an inspirational book that features the stories of 15 boys and girls from underprivileged backgrounds who fought against all odds and injustice. By questioning ageold practices such as child marriage, child labour, dowry, trafficking and inequality of gender, they have brought real and lasting change in their communities. This book contains valuable lessons for students, teachers, social workers, NGOs and all citizens who care about a better, more inclusive India.

RASHMI BANSAL is a writer, entrepreneur and motivational speaker. She is the author of 10 bestselling books on entrepreneurship Stay Hungry Stay Foolish, Connect the Dots, I Have a Dream, Poor Little Rich Slum, Follow Every Rainbow, Take Me Home, Arise, Awake, God s Own Kitchen, Touch the Sky and Shine Bright which have sold more than 12 lakh copies and been translated into 12 languages.
She is an advocate for women s participation in the workforce, and a mentor to students and young entrepreneurs.
Rashmi is an economics graduate from Sophia College, Mumbai, and an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad.

Devendra Tak: A journalist with Business India, Debonair, The Independent and Indian Express Online in his previous avatar, Devendra Tak now heads Media and Communication for Save the Children, a leading international child rights agency. He has extensive experience in conflict and disaster situations having worked with several global organizations, including the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement, in national and international roles An avid writer from childhood, Devendra never found anything worthwhile to write a book about .till he encountered the inspiring children featured here.