For every educated girl, you empower a future mother to educate both her daughters and sons.
Anamika
Anamika is 14 years old, she is in 8th grade. Her mother, Rita is a home maker and her father Guddu works as an agricultural day laborer. She lives in a small agricultural village in Uttar Pradesh.
She is a good student and has a good attendance record. Since joining Nanhi Kali she has quickly picked up digital literacy at 100%, her financial literacy went from 50% to 100% and her life skills went from 33% to 83%, we are confident she will reach her target of 100%.
Anamika attends about 85% of her after school sports program, she is currently mastering the multi sports program, she is an intermediate at individual sports and soccer. As an intermediate in Individual sports, she participates in the 'T Games Village Level' event; applying her fundamental learning of speed, endurance, strength, and agility in a local community sports event. She participates in weekly football team training; applying her fundamental learning of football including passing the ball, controlling the ball, dribbling, and shooting in a community team event.
Through Project Nanhi Kali, she receives her required school supplies for the year, alongside life skill education such as digital literacy, financial literacy, critical thinking and communication, and an after school sports program, ultimately preparing these girls for a seamless transition from the classroom to higher education and the workplace.
She is also provided with a drawstring bag, clothing, socks, and shoes. Additionally, she is provided with an annual supply of feminine hygiene products, which significantly supports her confidence and dignity in being a girl.
By supplying her with essential school provisions, fostering a positive environment to education and sports, she is provided with the daily necessities she requires to participate fully in her education, this greatly helps encourage parents to allow their daughters to complete high school having removed the burden of financial responsibility. In turn it helps prevent child marriage, illiteracy and child labour.