20/08/2026
A story of resilience from our Educating Girls, Transforming Lives programme with NBJK.
At just 15, Priya has already faced challenges that could easily have brought her education to an end. Today, she has passed her Class 10 exams with first division - and is looking towards a future she once may not have had the opportunity to pursue.
After her father became seriously ill and later passed away, Priya’s mother was left to support three children through daily wage labour. With the family sometimes struggling to afford their next meal, continuing in school was far from certain.
In 2021, our partner Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK) identified Priya as being at risk of dropping out and enrolled her in Educating Girls, Transforming Lives. The programme provided the school fees, learning materials and ongoing support she needed to remain in education.
Four years later, that support is bearing fruit. Priya has passed her Class 10 board examinations with first division and plans to continue studying Arts. Her ambition is to become a police officer, support her family and serve her community.
For girls growing up in severe poverty, relatively simple interventions at the right moment can change the direction of a life. Priya’s story is a powerful reminder that when a girl is given the opportunity to stay in school, we are not simply supporting her education - we are expanding what is possible for her future.
