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

SMITA PATEL

SMITA PATEL is 14 years old, she is currently in 10th Grade. Her mother, Madhuri is a home maker and her father Alkh Niranjan works in construction as a mason day laborer. She lives in a small village called Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh.

She does not attend school regularly, her attendance is at 73%. Since joining Nanhi Kali despite her poor attendance her digital literacy has gone from 50% to 100%, her financial literacy has gone from nil to 100% and her life skills started at 33% currently is at 100%.

Smita attends about 93% of her after school sports program, she is currently at the intermediate level for 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 an intermediate at Individual sports and a beginner at soccer. As an intermediate in individual sports, Smita participates in the 'Toofaan Games Village Level' event; applying her fundamental learning of speed, endurance, strength, and agility in a local community sports 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.