Sharda Loves Using Computers!

Dear Kelly and George,

Sharda is 15 years old from the village of Deeppur, and she is currently in class 10A. Her father, Pahalad, is a milkman, and her mother, Mulo, is a housewife; Sharda’s father has a 10^th class education while her mother has a 5^th class education. Sharda has three sisters and one brother who all live in a three room house; her family has a toilet and a hand pump for water, but they do not have electricity. Also, her family owns five buffalo which are used for milk and a source of labor.

Sharda is a very intelligent girl. Before being enrolled at the school run by Pardada Pardadi, Sharda attended a private school in Jhanghirabad, but Sharda likes this place better though because she is challenged in class thus learning a lot. Although she has only been her for a short while, Sharda has made her presence known as one of the smartest girls in class 10. She is very good at English and doesn§t hesitate to talk to volunteers or visitors at the school. When Sharda finishes school, she wants to join the police force!

Thank you, Kelly and George for donating six months of computer training and English speaking classes each.  Sharda can now learn to use a computer, and get to practice spoken English skills. The growing service industry in India places great emphasis on both these skills, so Sharda will get a good job when she graduates from high school. There are also classes in Personality Development, to enable Sharda  to become confident and sure of herself. No matter what is thrown her way, Sharda is will able to handle it with maturity and self- respect.  We are so proud of these girls for stepping away from their traditional backgrounds and grabbing the future with full force!

Thank you so much Kelly and George for supporting Sharda! She will love practicing her computer and English skills along with getting the self-confidence she deserves!

Incidentally, a few days back, Sharda was also given the donation of a bicycle.

Thank you also, Belinda, for donating two sets of school uniforms, winter clothes, socks and shoes to Sharda. She takes great pride in her appearance, and will keep them spotlessly clean.

Thank you.