For every educated girl, you empower a future mother to educate both her daughters and sons.

LAKSHMI DEVi’s village

LAKSHMI DEVI is 12 years old, she is currently in 6th Grade. Her mother, Kusuma Dev works as a domestic help, her father is unknown. She lives in a village called Shravasti in Uttar Pradesh.

Her attendance for school is 100%. Her digital literacy improved from 50% to 100%, and she achieved 100% in financial and life skills. Overall, she demonstrated growth in skills and active involvement in her programs.

Attendance was 88%, with participation in sports activities varying from beginner to mastering levels. Lakshmi engaged in multi sports classes, learning fundamentals of speed, endurance, strength, and agility. She has been shy to participate and is slowly building her confidence.

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.