By Rajshree Rathore | Head of Educational Services and Vol. Coordinator
Girls growing up in rural Rajasthan—especially in the Thar Desert—continue to face serious barriers to education. Long and unsafe journeys to school, poverty, early marriage, gender discrimination, and lack of academic support force many girls to drop out at a young age. Sambhali Trust addresses these challenges through its three boarding homes in Jodhpur—Laadli, Sheerni, and Abhayasthali—providing safe accommodation, quality education, and holistic care.
As of December 2025, 88 girls and young women are being supported across the three boarding homes, from kindergarten to postgraduate studies.
Stories of Change
Hami, a bright and cheerful young girl from Ramdevra village in Jaisalmer, joined the Laadli Boarding Home this year. She studies in Kindergarten at Galaxy Public School, Jodhpur. After losing both her parents in 2022, Hami faced immense hardship at a very young age. Among her four brothers and six sisters, she is the youngest. While two brothers continue their education in hostels, most of her sisters were married early—leaving Hami with very limited opportunities.
Joining the boarding home gave Hami a new beginning. Today, she is thriving in school, learning with enthusiasm, and expressing her dreams freely. She loves dancing, reading, and playing games, and aspires to become a doctor so she can help her family and inspire her village to value girls’ education. Her journey reflects the power of opportunity when safety and education are ensured.
Sheevya, from Kapurya village, studies in Class 6 at Galaxy Public School and resides at the Sheerni Boarding Home. After her father left the family in 2020, life became extremely difficult for her and her mother, who now works as a cook at the boarding home. With Sambhali Trust’s support, Sheevya found stability, care, and continuity in her education. She lives alongside her younger brother and dreams of becoming a government teacher, determined to help women and children who lack access to education. Her story highlights how Sambhali’s boarding homes empower not just individual girls, but entire families.
Ongoing Challenges and Our Response
Despite strong progress, challenges remain. Girls arrive with uneven academic backgrounds, language barriers, and limited exposure to formal schooling. Adolescence brings additional challenges related to discipline, focus, and confidence. Seasonal health issues and staffing transitions also require careful management.
Sambhali Trust addresses these challenges through:
Why Your Support Matters
The project currently faces a funding gap of USD 14,851. Continued donor support is essential to sustain safe accommodation, education, food, healthcare, and life-skills training.
Your support keeps girls safe, in school, and hopeful. Together, we can protect childhoods and build futures filled with opportunity.
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