By Meena Bhardwaj | Volunteer FFLV
Dear Friends,
I would like to take this opportunity once again, to thank you for the tremendous support you are giving us, both financially and motivationally! Your support means the world to the girls here. This project has generated a marked change within our girls. They have become even more courageous, confident and enthusiastic about their futures. Not only this but the older girls are showing leadership qualities amongst their peers.
For the past month the students from grades 8-12 have been working on a play, which they presented on July 14th, 2014, to the parents, staff and students. The premise of the play was the prevention of child marriage. Through the play we showed the contrast between the lives of two girls. One that gets married at 15 years old and is pulled out of school early and the other that finishes school and attends University. The target audience of the play was the parents of the students. The intention behind performing this play was to encourage parents to allow their daughters to study longer and create for themselves the best future possible. The students and staff wanted to relay the impact that early marriage has on a young girl’s life. Many of the parents were moved to the point of tears while watching the performance. The girls performed extremely well and we are very proud of them!
The July 14th function also included performances from other student groups. The self-defense/karate students showed us some of their stellar moves! The young yoga dance performers wowed the audience with their flexibility, skills and grace. And the traditional dancers were beautiful and talented! (Photos of event are attached and video coming soon)
The staff compiled a legal affidavit, which was circulated at the function and signed by parents whereby they swore not to marry their daughters before the age 18. Attendance from the parents was surprisingly high, 80% of parents were in attendance!!
This entire function would not have come into fruition had it not been for our project and your support, we thank you whole-heartedly!
We are very pleased to share that since enrollment is rapidly increasing we have opened another branch of the Sandipani Muni School. There are still many girls without sponsors who wish to study. Your donations can dramatically improve these girl’s lives. Please continue to help us reach our goal!
Sincerely,
Rupa Raghunath Das
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By Mona and Sonia, for Rupa Raghunath | Project Co-Leaders
By Mona and Sonia, for Rupa Ragunath | Project Co-Leaders
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