By Tabita Fernandes | Project Leader
When school stopped, work began. At 13, *Akira was forced to leave school.
With eight siblings, an unwell father, and a brother who controlled decisions at home, her only option was to start working. She began helping her family stitch cooler pads, a small income for survival, but a big cost to her childhood.
Upon learning about Akira’s situation, the CRY team set out to change that.
Through regular home visits, counselling, and family support, the CRY team helped Akira return to school and stay there. She was given the academic support she needed, along with the emotional encouragement to believe she could do more.
And she did.
Akira became the first in her family to graduate, earned her Master’s in Social Work, and today works as a government-appointed child protection officer. She now mentors other girls, helps prevent child marriages, and helps vulnerable children find their voice, just like she found hers.
Education didn’t just rescue her from child labour. It helped her discover her purpose.
Every child deserves that chance.
Every child has the right to learn, not earn.
*Name changed.
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