Empower India Rural Girl Children with Education

Harini studies in 5^th grade in Dharmapuri
Isha Vidhya school. She has been studying
in the school since her 2^nd grade.

Harini had a very sorrowful past. Her home
environment was very disturbing.Her father,
as a liquor addict, abused Harini’s mother
regularly. He was detected with brain cancer,
and could not be saved despite the family
spending INR 300,000 for the treatment.
As a single parent to provide for five children,
Harini’s mother struggles to earn and save the
family. To augment the meagre earning from
a small shop that they own, she undertakes
tailoring work at home. Still, the funds fall
short for feeding them all, leaving her feeling
dejected that she can neither buy new clothes
for her kids for festivals, nor can she even feed
them properly.

While Harini’s siblings continue to study at
nearby government schools, Harini joined Isha
Vidhya when she heard of the scholarship facility
from one of our teachers. Since she has come
here, Harini has shown much promise in
Mathematics and Social science. Diligent and
meticulous with her classwork and homework,
and an active participant in class discussions,
Harini is a pleasure to have as a student.

But for the scholarship, Harini would have had
no access to what she has now. Her mother is
very happy and deeply grateful to the donors
and the school. She says, “After joining Isha
Vidhya, my daughter has learned to speak and
behave with respect. Each and every bit of
information about my daughter is conveyed
from school which was not the case with the
other school where she studied. I am very happy
that my daughter is doing well in this school.”

We thank the donors for making a difference
in Harini's life!

Links:

• Start a recurring donation for Isha Vidhya at GlobalGiving