Project Report
| Oct 5, 2018
Girls Scholarship: Story of Dhanalakshmi
By Venkat Ramakrishnan | Project Leader
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Dhanalakshmi of Cuddalore Isha Vidhya School
Story of Dhanalakshmi (Cuddalore Isha Vidhya School)
Dhanalakshmi is a lively and bright girl of 6th grade
from a very rural background. Life posed challenges
to Dhanalakshmi, because both her parents are dwarf.
Nobody is willing to give work to them because of their
disability. Sometimes they work as farm laborers in other
people’s fields during the harvest season. They reside
with their extended family whose income is just INR 5000.
Dhanalakshmi understands her responsibility towards her
parents. It seemed amazing to us that even in such a
difficult situation, she has not forgotten to smile. Fortunately,
she got enrolled in our school and got a full education
scholarship. She likes our mid-day meals very much.
Dhanalakshmi says "I like the Dal rice. It is tasty!" It melted
our hearts to hear that the only food she eats at the school
is her favorite food.
Talking about her dream, she says, "I draw inspiration from
my teachers and aspire to be one in the future." It is indeed
a fact that food and the education are the primary motivators
that brings her to the school. We are really indebted to our
donors who are changing the lives of hundreds of rural children
like Dhanalakshmi.
Want to make a difference in a rural student’s
(like Dhanalakshmi’s) life? You can start a monthly recurring
donation for a small amount. The amount accumulated will be
used against noon-meal, transportation and/or sponsorship of
education! Here is the link to start:
https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/empower-india-girl-students-through-education/?show=recurring
We thank you for all you did for helping an India rural child
get education, and we look forward for your continued support!
Thanks & Best Regards.
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Sep 13, 2018
Girls scholarship: Story of Keerthana
By Venkat Ramakrishnan | Project Leader
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Keerthana
The story of Keerthana of Cuddalore Isha Vidhya school is representative of many families in the community, where the father drinks a lot, spends the meagre earnings in drinking, and the mother of the child is forced to do manual labour to support the family.
Keerthana’s father never takes care of the family. Her mother is uneducated, so she had to go for a manual labour job like the ones offered under “Hundred Days Jobs” scheme. Isha Vidhya came to know about the plight of the family. Keerthana was offered scholarship without which she could not have continued her studies.
Keerthana expresses her deepest gratitude to the donors. The scholarships offered by Isha Vidhya supports hundreds of rural children to get quality education.
If you would like to sponsor any part of an India rural girl child’s education, you can do so by starting a recurring monthly donation for a small amount, or sponsoring the amount in full. To start a recurring monthly donation, please visit:
https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/empower-india-girl-students-through-education?show=recurring
We thank you for all you have done for Isha Vidhya, and we look forward for your continued support.
Thanks and Best Regards.
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Aug 31, 2018
Girls scholarship: Story of Pavithra
By Venkat Ramakrishnan | Project Leader
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Pavithra from Cuddalore Isha Vidhya school
Pavithra, who studies at the Cuddalore Isha Vidhya school, was a student at a local English medium school. Her father works as an agricultural worker, which does not yield regular, steady income. With a single income in the family, he was not able to pay the school fees. There was no scholarship provided by the school either. So, he had put her daughter in a Government High School in the 4th grade. After a while, he came to know about Isha Vidhya, and checked to see eligibility for scholarship. Because of eligibility, he got scholarship for his daughter.
Pavithra’s father is a happy person now because he need not worry about the scholarship, and because his daughter is getting quality education.
Pavithra shares, “The atmosphere here is totally different and positive. The teachers here are very kind and friendly. I dream to become an IAS officer.”
We hope that with the education support that Isha Vidhya provides, Pavithra would be able to work towards her dreams!
Isha Vidhya runs rural schools in 8 rural locations in the southern state of Tamilnadu, and 1 rural location in Andhra Pradesh. Quality education in English medium is provided, integrated with computer education and extra-curricular activities, life-skills and Yoga. 60% of the students are under scholarships, rest pay nominal fees. Noon-meal and safe bus transportation are provided to the students. If you or anyone that you know of would like to be part of this effort, a recurring donation for a small amount can be considered. The link to start a recurring donation is:
https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/empower-india-girl-students-through-education/?show=recurring
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