Income inequality has grown substantially in India in the last few decades. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the country’s large cities, particularly Mumbai. Grand, empty, skyscrapers loom over cramped shanties. The same roads filled with luxury cars in the day are inhabited by homeless families at night. And this inequality has stark effects on the opportunities of low income children – the widening gap makes movement between the two worlds increasingly difficult. Children who grow up in low income communities are usually exposed to a limited set of occupational opportunities. Jobs are passed on from one generation to the next, and it is difficult for children of low means to aspire to much more than subsistence. A myriad of factors, including low literacy rates, estrangement from formal institutions, and caste politics, limit these children’s potential. Mentor Me India connects volunteers with low income children. The organization provides children with mentorship and support, enabling them to reach their full potential and become leaders in their communities. And perhaps more importantly, it allows these children to become more potent spokespeople for their communities