#sreestories #ThrowBackThursday
One day, few years ago I saw a FB request asking for help to evaluate girls eligibility for education scholarships. As it was a weekend activity, I pulled my friend and drove to a govt school in North Chennai. There I met a group of girls, giggling and smiling, softly whispering into each other and also shyingly looking at us once in a while....most of them are from absolutely deprived families. That did not stop them from smiling and being genuinely happy !
That was a beginning of my journey with
Udayan Shalini Fellowship- Chennai Chapter
and very quickly and quietly I became their mentor and an extended family. From weekend mentoring to visiting them during distress times, taking classes on soft skills to motivation classes, they know my story....and I know them. Udayan care provides education for these girls and enable them towards employment and mostly importantly aspiring towards IAS, IPS and other administrative services.
The enthusiasm, grit and determination, the strong will to succeed, the hardwork and focus on academics, keen interest to learn other things, their interest to read books and learn new things, their questions during Saina's session (Dr Kiran Bedi 's daughter) showed the real youth power of our country. Poverty, limited or no resources, situations or single parenting, nothing stops these young enthusiastic students from chasing their dreams
A little bit of support and mentoring and guidance makes them absolutely daimonds who can make wonders. Their oratorical, debating skills , dancing, music, creativity, arts, mime, teamwork, organising are par excellence. These students are our Nari shakthi of future.
I am truly blessed to be mentoring them, been their chief guest for women's Day celebrations, and talking to them on the need for women and wellness in all aspects of life
Interested in mentoring our girls, please message me and will be happy to guide you ..
