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Sunday, October 31, 2021

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OUR ENDEAVOUR TO SAVE THE GIRL CHILD

Sunday, October 31, 2021

THE GIRL CHILD IN INDIA

It's no surprise that India ranks as one of the countries with the highest male to female ratio. Unfortunately, it is the biased mindset towards the male child in India that leads to issues like girl child abandonment at birth and the practice of marriage when they're still children. Of course, these mindsets are what make most families impervious to the need to educate the girl child. Ever since its inception in 1996, Project Nanhi Kali has worked with the strong belief that educating the girl child in India would not only contribute to building our economy but would also bring about a reduction in social evils like dowry and child marriage. Since 2005, Project Nanhi Kali is jointly managed by the K. C. Mahindra Education Trust and Naandi Foundation. At Project Nanhi Kali, we consider ourselves an organisation that works towards the betterment of the girl child and which aims to save her by giving her a fighting chance. Our girl child support ensures that our Nanhi Kalis receive academic, material and social support � everything they require for a quality education.

HOW YOU CAN HELP GIRL CHILD EDUCATION

Successful girl child education has been continually accepted as a successful way to break the inter-generational cycle of myths, social evils, poverty, and social norms. Since Project Nanhi Kali is a participatory initiative, you too can contribute and support the girl child. With progress reports every 3 months, you can keep a track of how well our Nanhi Kalis progress in academics as well as extra-curricular activities.

WHY CHOOSE OUR GIRL CHILD NGO?

In 2018, Project Nanhi Kali reached the milestone of enabling and putting 450,000 girls in school. That is a milestone; changing 450,000 girl child lives for the better and giving them hope for a brighter future. Our teaching techniques include the extensive use of novel teaching tools and activities such as group games, storytelling etc. which makes learning meaningful and fun as well. Our girl child support also extends to ensure that our Nanhi Kalis don't drop out of school. This is achieved by working closely with our Nanhi Kalis parents and the community to spread awareness about our girl child organisation and sensitise them on the importance of gender equity and changes they will witness in Nanhi Kalis with their education.

Sunday, June 13, 2021

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grandchildren. Two of them go to school (on time and in clean uniforms). The other one just bought a sewing machine so she can make and sell her own clothing

Sunday, June 13, 2021

She told us that each day she’d ask herself, “How should I use this water today? Should I water my garden so we can grow food? Should I wash my children’s uniforms? Should I use it to cook a meal? Should we drink this water?”

With two children, one husband and only 10 gallons of water, Helen had to make choices. And she always put herself last.

But all of that changed when her community got clean water.

“I am happy now,” Helen beamed. “I have time to eat, my children can go to school. And I can even work in my garden, take a shower and then come back for more water if I want! I am bathing so well.”

“Now, I am beautiful,” Helen said.

That’s the part that blew us away.

We commonly hear people talk about improved health, time saved, education opportunities, dignity, pride, joy…

But no one had ever said beauty.

This year, we sent a team back to Northern Uganda to visit Helen and see how clean water has continued to change her life over time.

The best part is that it’s not just her story anymore.

Today, she lives with three of her grandchildren. Two of them go to school (on time and in clean uniforms). The other one just bought a sewing machine so she can make and sell her own clothing.

Helen’s son lives next door with his wife. They’re currently saving up money so they can open a restaurant.

Down the road, her neighbors have bigger farms and more livestock. Women are selling baked goods and working in shops. Kids are moving on to technical school.

Everyone