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Real stories

Children who got their seat

Every seat we sponsor is a real child with a real story. These are voices from the children, parents, teachers, and principals who live this every day.

My father works as a daily labourer. He always wanted me to study but we could not pay. The foundation got me a seat. I am now in Class 7 and I want to be an engineer.
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Kavya, age 12
Rajasthan
We thought our daughter would stop school after Class 5. After Open Steps Foundation helped, she is still studying and now wants to become a doctor. We cannot believe it.
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Meena Devi
Parent, Uttar Pradesh
Bright children used to vanish mid-year because of money. This partnership lets me keep them in school. That is what I became a teacher for.
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Vijay Kumar
Principal, Partner School
I used to sell vegetables with my father every morning. Now I go to school first and help him after. My teacher says I am good at mathematics.
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Arjun, age 10
Madhya Pradesh
My husband passed away two years ago. I work as a domestic helper. I could not afford school fees. Open Steps found us and now both my children are studying. I feel so relieved.
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Sunita Devi
Parent, Bihar
These children are some of the most motivated I have taught. They know how hard their families have worked. They do not waste a single minute in class.
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Rekha Sharma
Class teacher, Sarvodaya Vidyalaya

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