By Educate Girls | Team
Kishbu Bairagi* is a 12 year old girl living in a small village in Rajasthan. She dropped out of school in grade 4 and began doing all the household work. She was married off as a child bride at a much younger age and was responsible for taking care of the cattle and looking after her younger siblings. As a result of added responsibilities, she was unable to go to school and was compelled to drop out of school. Getting educated and going to school remained a far-fetched dream for Kishbu.
When Team Balika (Community Volunteer), Deepa Sharma visited Kishbu’s house, she learnt from Kishbu’s parents that their daughter no longer wanted to go to school. Kishbu later confided in Deepa and told her that she felt apprehensive to go to school, now that she was older than most children and did not know much. She was scared as well as embarrassed to go to school as all other children of her age were either in 7th or 8th grade.
Deepa and Sadhana Sharma (Field Coordinator) coaxed Kishbu to join school again. However, due to her apprehensions, Kishbu could not gather the courage to return to school. Deepa however did not give up and continued to persuade Kishbu relentlessly. Finally one day Kishbu agreed. Kishbu’s parents were delighted. Deepa helped Kishbu with the enrolment process into the neighbourhood school.
On her walk to the school to get enrolled, Kishbu proudly told Deepa that she wanted to get admitted to standard 6th. A preliminary test was held to assess Kishbu’s learning levels. The school Principal and teachers suggested that Kishbu be enrolled in standard 5 based on her performance in the test. They ensured her that as her learning levels would increase, she would be promoted to higher grades.
Today, Kishbu goes to school every day smartly dressed in her school uniform. She also does the household work after she returns from school. She has become more confident and is learning very well. She looks forward to going to school every day. Team Balika, Deepa, is taking efforts and care to ensure that Kishbu stays in school and continues learning well.
*Name changed to protect identity of minor.
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