“I used to think books were only for the rich. Now 9 children study from my books.”
— Anjali, Lucknow, UP
Anjali was 8 years old when her mother used to take her along to sell scrap. She had never even heard the word "school."
In 2019, our team visited her home 4 times. Her parents agreed that if education was free and food was provided, they would send her. After 14 months of bridge course, Anjali was admitted to Class 4 at a government school.
Today, Anjali is in Class 9, scores 82% marks, and teaches 9 younger children in her neighbourhood every evening. She is also part of the Udaan Scholarship program.
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Free learning centres for children in slums and villages, where education, books, and care — all are free.