By Keval Shah | Project Leader
“When I was at home, I use to see neighborhood girls go to school. When I saw them, I wished to study like them and be able to go to school like them. Now I am also going to school. I am very happy and much confident too.” Anita
Anita from Rajivgandhi Nagar, Vishrantwadi, India is 16 years of age. She comes from a very poor family. She lives at home with her sister and brother in law as well as both his parents. Two years she lost her father and her mother became very ill as a result of the shock. Her mother has since been unable to work.
Anita and her sister left school three years ago to help provide for the family. She had to clean, cook and wash clothes and kitchen utensils. Her sister works as a garbage collector to earn money and Anita often goes out to help her with it.
Anita met with a Green Tara project worker who explained that the project helped girls like her get back and complete their education. She was guided to re-enrol after a three year absence. Because Anita’s house is very small Green Tara provide her and girls like her a space to study that is quiet and free from distraction.
Anita has completed 6th Class and is now studying for her 7th Class exams. Anita often saw her peers going to school when she had to stay at home and work. “Now I am also going to school. I am very happy and much confident too. I have gratitude towards Green Tara foundation for showing me that I can go to school again after dropping out three years ago”.
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