Pravesh can now cycle to school everyday

Fourteen year old Pravesh lives in the village of Netanager in Uttar Pradesh. Her father, Shreram, is a farmer, and her mother, Omvati, is a housewife. Both her parents are literate. She has three sisters and a brother, and the family lives in a single room house which has water, but no electricity or dedicated sanitation facilities. Her family owns two goats which they use for getting milk for consumption and sale.

Parvesh is a bright student and is currently studying in grade 8 at the school run by Pardada Pardadi Educational Society. Her favourite subject is Hindi, and after graduating from high school, she hopes to get a good job which will will make her economically independent. In her spare time, Parvesh loves playing cricket.

Your gift of a bicycle, Amit, will ensure that Parvesh does not face any trouble in getting to school. Many girls in rural India are forced to drop out of school, because it is not safe for girls to walk long distances, and they cannot always find someone to accompany them. Having her own bicycle will mean that Parvesh is not dependent on anyone and can pedal to school safely.

Your donation of a set of two school uniforms, including winter clothes and footwear, is much appreciated by Pravesh and her family. She promises to keep her new clothes neat and clean, and bring credit to them by doing well in class.

Thank you so much, Amit and Carys, for ensuring that Parvesh continues to get an education.