NEWS
I have always been passionate about promoting girls’ education, and in July of 2017, I decided to channel that passion by making a trip to (Pardada Pardadi Educational Society) PPES. For the past four years, in my hometown of Portland, OR, I have volunteered with REAL: Youth To Youth, a non-profit organization that provides grants to rural schools in order to promote literacy among underprivileged students. Our organization has been supporting PPES with substantial grants for the past few years and this trip was also an opportunity to see the work PPES does for the girls of Anupshahr, and identify resource gaps at the school that REAL can help address.
As an American student, it can be easy to take for granted the education we are provided and fall into the chasm of indifference for the institution that gives us so much. The girls at PPES reminded me that the opportunity to attend school is one that should be closely cherished, not despised. During my eight dayvisit to the school, not once did I ever see a student that looked unhappy. When I was leaving the school, many of the girls said that I became their role model, but looking back on it, the students at the school are truly my role models because of their persistence in obtaining a valuable education, especially in an environment where girl’s education is not a priority.
My visit to PPES was extraordinary and I will return to the school very soon. I can’t wait to see the girls again one day and the progress they’ve made in their education.
MEDIA COVERAGE
Out of my 6 weeks in India, working for Pardada Pardadi Educational Society is my most valuable memory. I grew professionally but also personally. The work done within the NGO is truly life changing.
Out of my 6 weeks in India, working for Pardada Pardadi Educational Society is my most valuable memory. I grew professionally but also personally. The work done within the NGO is truly life changing.
