By Kevin Croke | Project Leader
Bhagyashali, 17, is from the Vishrantwadi slum area in Pune. She is one of 6 sisters. One of Bhagyashali’s older sisters ran away from the family home as she wanted to get married to a boy from a different caste and her parents did not approve. After her sister ran away Bhagyashali’s father became very mistrustful and stopped allowing her or her sisters to go out of the house. The community also isolated the family and stopped inviting them to functions. Bhagyashali’s father insisted she drop out of school.
When the project social worker visited the household, Bhagyashali explained what had happened. She was very upset and wanted to continue her education. The project visited the local school and spoke with the headmaster about the situation. The team also spoke with Bhagyashali’s father. They were able to convince the school to re-enrol Bhagyashali in the midterm and convinced her father to let her return to school again.
Though being out of school for two years Bhagyashali is doing well and catching up with her studies. She is performing at the top of her class. Regarding her situation, she said “my dream of going again, after two year gap, in school is fulfilled”. Many thanks to all the projects supporters who support young girls like Bhaghyashali.
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