Munne has an excellent attendance record!

Fourteen year old Munne hails from the village of Karanpur. Her father, Dhaniram, is a farmer, and her mother, Namwati, works in the kitchen at the school that she studies in. Her father has a class nine education while her mother has up to class 5. Munne has two sisters and a brother, all of whom live in a 5 room house; they have a toilet, electricity, and a hand pump. Furthermore, they own one buffalo which allows them to have milk, and provides them an additional source of income.

Munne is a very sweet and quiet girl, and she loves to play football and study English. She is currently studying in grade 9, at the school opened by Pardada Pardadi. Her family is dedicated to the education of her and her sisters; her older and younger sisters both attended Pardada Pardadi, and her aunt is one of the first school graduates. When Munne was in class 7, her attendance was at 95% and in class 8, she has 98%! By her attendance record these past two years, one can tell that her family and Munne are dedicated to her school and education!

Munne loves her vocational skills class and is learning hand embroidery. Her school wants to give girls like Munne the ability to learn vocational skills, so that they are able to earn money by either opening a shop or do some tailoring on the side. Along with this, if she needs to earn some extra money, her school also gives these girls a job after graduation and using their vocational skills is a part of the job description. This would give her income to spend on her family, and more importantly, provide her with greater decision-making power than woman usually in her village.

Your donation, Benjamin, will ensure that Munne gets vocational training for an entire year. This will help her supplement her family income while still in school.

Munne dreams of becoming an English teacher someday, but till that happens, your generous donation, Brigid, will ensure that she receives a set of two uniforms, a sweater, a pair of socks and shoes that will last her an entire academic year, thereby ensuring that she completes her education.

Benjamin and Brigid- thank you so much for supporting Munne!