Poonam from Govindpuri, Delhi
Age: 17 years
“My father was never keen on me and my older sister getting educated. We managed to study till Class 12 from a government school because our mother was very supportive. Once when I was in Class 9, my father debarred us from pursuing our education. We refused to just drop out; we continued studying at home without his knowledge and eventually convinced him to let us go back to school. We are now doing our graduation from Delhi University’s School of Open Learning. Our father doesn’t know about it yet. He wanted us to learn the tricks and trade of a beautician or how to stitch. We took his advice and did a makeup and beautician’s course to sustain ourselves. Now, we go to the houses of ladies who need our services and I also teach children at a Save the Children center.”
– As told to Tania Goklany. She met Poonam at a Save the Children Centre in Govindpuri, Delhi.
God will always with you. I also want to help these people
Hi Ajay,
Thank you for extending support to Poonam. You can directly get in touch with Save the Children, the trust Poonam belongs to, at this email address s.avinash@savethechildren.in. The role of NDTV is only restricted to that of a facilitator between the intending donors and Poonam, and that NDTV is only promoting the initiative on a best efforts basis.
It is so true that u educate a girl – u educate a family. Kudos to these girls who have kept up the jest of learning. God bless them, if at all they need any assistance I am willing to do my best.
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Hi,
Thank you for extending support to Poonam. You can directly get in touch with Save the Children, the trust Poonam belongs to, at this email address s.avinash@savethechildren.in. The role of NDTV is only restricted to that of a facilitator between the intending donors and Poonam, and that NDTV is only promoting the initiative on a best efforts basis.
Continue your study our Duas is with u. God gives every success in your life. Do’t look behind. Ali
Kudos my little girl. Whatever be the obstacle, you must study. Only education can take you to the heights you want to achieve. My best wishes. If you need any help financially to study, I am ready to help.
Hi,
Thank you for extending support to Poonam. You can directly get in touch with Save the Children, the trust Poonam belongs to, at this email address s.avinash@savethechildren.in. The role of NDTV is only restricted to that of a facilitator between the intending donors and Poonam, and that NDTV is only promoting the initiative on a best efforts basis.
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