" I am studying to teach my daughter "

A Young Widow's determination to take charge through education.





The story of Radha could very well be like so many young girls living in the villages of India. Radha lives in Pipla village in Rajasthan and attended school till class two after which she dropped out because of an age old and utterly biased question: "What is the use for a girl to study?" According to custom she was also married off early and soon gave birth to a child.

It was then that fate took a nasty turn - her husband passed away. With just the rent from a small shop as the only means of livelihood, Radha realized the difference that education could make in her life. However unlike others, Radha believed in herself and soon joined the literacy classes in her neighborhood. Every afternoon, with out fail she attends the classes held by the Zila Saksharta Samiti in the local school. Radha is a good student and studies long hours to make up for all the time that she has lost. She says with determination " I want to be educated so that i can teach my daughter to read and write."


In India the literacy levels for women are quite abysmal. To take this percentage up UNICEF has launched and innovative programme in the states of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The programme in partnership with the National Cadet Corps, National Literacy Mission and the Zila Saksharta Samiti ensures that young people are given an opportunity to get an education. What is novel about these classes is that they also provide information on nutrition, health and impart training on rangoli designs and making paper bags.


With the continued support of generous donors like you and help of the local agencies, UNICEF is hopeful of the project being replicated across the country. Perhaps then the with of many such Radhas will come true. So Please donate as much as you can never mind if you donate at least 100 bucks through online.
Here you go with donation website http://www.unicef.org/india/support.html


" YOUR CONTRIBUTION IS HELPING SEVERAL WOMEN LIKE RADHA TO REBOARD THE MISSED BUS OF EDUCATION AND A BETTER LIFE "