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Nathiya and Soundhria

They insisted
on staying together.

They are not blood sisters.
But have bonded as sisters.
Orphaned.
Found by a social worker.

:: read the results - in just one year >

Nathiya and Soundhria.
Working in the fields.
Not attending school.
Now 11th graders at St. Xavier’s School.

Seventy mattresses hit the floor at 8PM.
Nathiya and Soundhria and 68 other girls living in the hostel.
Orphaned, from very poor families or from far away villages.
Living at the school hostel so they can attend school.

Breaking the cycle of poverty.
Through education, loving care, guidance.

Nathiya and Soundhria.
At the top of their class.
Always wearing wide and glorious smiles.

They still have each other.
But now, also, a future, empowered by education.
By opportunity.

They give back.
Tutoring, mentoring, and supporting other girls.
Intelligent and caring.

Future leaders in training.

Nathiya and Soundhria.
Headed to the University.
But there are no funds to pay the fees.

They need generous donations.
Becoming empowered to live fruitful lives.
Giving back to their own communities. Benefiting the world at large.

 

 

 

 

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