STORIES

 This is a compilation of stories of the inspiring lives of our students. These positive changes would not have been possible without your generous help.

Story of Seeta, Malik School, Kohat

Seeta Laal, a resident of a remote village in the Khyber Pakhtoon Khuwa province is the eldest sister among 5 siblings. Her father, Pyaarey Laal, a herbal physician had always wanted to provide the best for his daughters. In search for good education, he moved to in Kohat and was happy to find a place for the Seeta at the Malik School where the curriculum authorized by Oxford. They had never imagined being able to receive private quality education children with an elaborate English Language course.

“I used to see elder children wearing school uniforms and carrying their backpacks and I always wanted to have a backpack of my own. My teachers and my friends never let me feel any different from them.” -Seeta

Story Of Amulya, SRGVVK School

Amulya is just like any teenage girl with dreams of making something of herself. Her father worked as a manual laborer in a bicycle shop and money was tight. After her father's recent death, her mother was the sole provider earning $150/month as a housemaid. Having no home to call their own, Amulya, her mom and brother live with relatives. When Amulya finished 7th grade at SRGVVK School, her mother could not afford to send her to school anymore. Amulya hoped to go to a good school to continue her education in English, a gateway to a better life. An Edu-GIRLS scholarship enabled her to not only to continue her studies but also receive tutoring in English to keep up with the rigorous curriculum of her new school. She hopes to develop her IT skills and is determined to overcome all obstacles that stand in her way. Her Edu-GIRLS scholarship will ensure she can complete her education.

Story of Kanchan, Vimukti Alumnus

“Ambition is the first step to success. The second step is Action ”

Kanchan Sain is 19 years old. She is an Ex-student of Vimukti Girls School. She studied in VGS till class VIII and then appeared for her class X through open schooling under the guidance of VGS. She then joined a Government school in class XI. After completing her school in April 2016, she opted for a 2 year Beautician course from Government Polytechnique, Jaipur. Vimukti Sanstha, aided by Edu-GIRLS, provided financial support to Kanchan to pursue this course. She completed the course this year and is now placed in a Beauty Parlour and earning around Rs 6000 per month. She wants to become a make-up artist and to open her own Parlour. Kanchan’s father Mr Raju Sain is a driver and her mother Mrs Pushpa Sain works in a boutique. She has one younger sister who is studying in college and one younger brother studying in class VIII in a government school.  The family is finding it difficult to support their education expenses and Kanchan is now happy to support her parents financially. Kanchan is a strong and an ambitious girl. She wants all the girls to focus on their ambitions and more importantly she wants that parents should support their daughters to help them fulfill their dreams just as her parents are supporting her. 

Story of Neetu, Vimukti

Neetu Sahu is 14 years old is and studying in class VII. She Joined Vimukti in 2012 in class I. Earlier, she was in a private school and her father could not afford the high fee so she was forced to drop out. One of her father’s cousins told him about Vimukti and that is how Neetu started schooling again. She lives in Jawahar Nagar slum. Her father is an auto driver and is not able to earn much. There are 5 family members consisting of Neetu, her parents and two elder brothers. Neetu’s mother is hearing and speech impaired - she doesn’t keep too well and a lot of money is spent on her medication. Neetu’s brothers haven’t studied much and do petty jobs in motor repair shops. Her father is disappointed with his sons and has high hopes from Neetu. He encourages her all the time to study hard, take up a job and contribute to the financial health of the family. They have just one room in their house. There is no attached toilet and bathroom and have to use public facilities for the same. Till recently, Neetu had to daily fetch water daily from a far-off place for the entire family. Somehow, Neetu’s father saved money and got them a water pump. Earlier, her father was very short tempered, abusive and fought with her mother. Neetu started objecting to this and he now tries to control his temper. He does not fight with her mother any more.

“Neetu wants to be financially independent so that she can help her parents. She wants to become an English Teacher.”