Significant Change Story of POOJA:- Pooja is 12 years old. She lost her parents around 4 years back because of they being HIV infected. Since then, she has been staying with her maternal aunt. Her uncle is differently abled and cannot work. He stays at home. Not able to afford Pooja’s education, her maternal aunt engaged her in cotton fields along with her. Often she moved from field to field in search of work and travelled nearly 10 kms from her village. She also supported her aunt in the household chores. Whenever she asked her aunt to send her to school, she always refused saying that they cannot afford it. Moreover, she has to help in contributing to the family income. Many times Pooja cried but aunt somehow convinced her and took her to work. When Plan-Mahita team intervened in August 2013, they learned about Pooja’s situation and told Pooja’s aunt about importance of education. She finally agreed to put Pooja in school. Integrated Pooja’s aunty is provided with a livelihood support where she now owns a fridge used for selling cool drinks and milk. Her maternal uncle takes care of the business at home. The income from this livelihood unit was invested to repair and make one of the old flour mills functional that her maternal uncle owned but wasn’t operational. This fetches them additional income. Pooja is a happy girl and is regular to school. She enjoys her time with friends. Now she is an active member of child forum and has made an effort in bringing three girls to join the school. Pooja desires to continue her study. Her aunty said that she would always make an effort to ensure that Pooja continues her education. To get involved, please visit and support - https://planindia.org/donate-plan-india Sponsor a child in this community- https://planindia.org/saath-saath Like our Facebook Page and share with your friend & relatives -https://facebook/PlanIndiaNGO
Posted on: Mon, 14 Jul 2014 05:27:03 +0000
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