India
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Children at risk
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Health care
India: Anjali's path to self-determination
A difficult journey to school, a difficult life
In the small village of Seelalanka in India, the roads are often impassable. The nearest town can only be reached on foot. But Anjali was happy to take this arduous route to school. Now 19, she knew that only education could help her lead a better life. And that has been anything but easy so far.
Like everyone else in her village, Anjali's family belongs to the “listed castes.” This puts them at the bottom of society, which means exclusion, poverty, and violent attacks. Anjali's father suffered a severe stroke five years ago. Thanks to God's intervention, he has recovered, but his health is poor. To support his family, he now works as a cleaner on a school bus. Anjali's mother is a housewife, but helps out in the surrounding rice fields during harvest time. Young men in Seelalanka are often trapped in addiction and crime. Young women are at risk of being exploited.
The dream of a better future
Anjali is no exception. Despite these challenges, she dreamed of becoming a nurse. She knows that this profession will enable her to help her family and care for sick people. However, her family did not have enough money to finance her education. Anjali turned to our partner organization CREAM and was awarded a scholarship.
A scholarship changes everything
The young woman is now studying at Vaarahi Nursing College in Kakinada and lives in shared accommodation. She is full of hope and joy about the support she has received. The scholarship has not only enabled her to get an education, but has also boosted her self-confidence: Anjali is involved in her Baptist church and helps out at the CREAM children's home. Her goal is to graduate with good grades and then help sick and needy people in her community.
Training people and strengthening vocations together
Education is the key to a self-determined life. Your donation helps give people a chance at a better life through education. Children and young people can attend school. Vocational training helps young people find a way out of poverty – just like Anjali.
