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

RUHI PAL

RUHI PAL is 13 years old, she is currently in 7th Grade. Her mother, Sangeeta is a home maker and her father Mukesh Kumar is daily wage construction worker. She lives in a small village called Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh.

She does not attend school regularly, her attendance is at 71%. Since joining Nanhi Kali her digital literacy has gone from nil to 50%, her financial literacy has increased from 50% to 100% and her life skills started at 83% currently is at 100%.

Ruhi attends only 75% of her after school sports program, she is currently at an intermediate  level in her multi sports program. She participates in more than 50% of the activities. She prefers to participate in activities that are familiar to her and needs encouragement to explore new activities. She is a beginner at Soccer, participating in the module in her sports class, learning about the fundamentals of football.

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.