Plan India once without hope now a school topper

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Plan India once without hope now a school topper

• In a village in the hills of Uttarakhand,
  17-year-old Archana exemplifies determination and
  transformation. Born into a modest household,
  Archanas father worked as a daily-wage laborer,
  and her mother managed their home. The family
  struggled with limited income, and could not
  afford to send her to school. Despite these
  hardships, Archana envisioned a brighter future.
• When she was 10 years old, the future seemed lost
  to her. Thanks to the generosity of an everyday
  hero who sponsored Archana through Plan India,
  Archanas life turned around.

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• It was not just her education, but Plan India was
  able to support Archana, her family and her
  community through programs on quality education,
  gender equality, health, and nutrition. Archana
  and her family actively engaged in initiatives
  such as BAL Panchayat sessions, tuberculosis
  awareness, menstrual hygiene campaigns, and
  self-defense workshops. Events like International
  Girls Day inspired her to break free from
  societal constraints, while her parents,
  initially hesitant about her education, were
  persuaded by Plan Indias outreach to recognize
  its value.
• This mindset shift led her parents to support her
  application to a school nearby, laying a strong
  foundation for her academic journey. Fueled by
  her hard work, confidence, and the skills she
  gained, Archana scored an impressive 93 in her
  Class 10 board exams. She became the first girl
  in her village to achieve such success, inspiring
  others and challenging norms.

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• Archanas achievements sparked a change in her
  community, encouraging other families to
  prioritize girls education. Today, she continues
  her studies with the dream of becoming a teacher
  and providing financial stability for her family.
  Archanas story isnt just about her academic
  achievementsits a testament to the ripple
  effect of empowerment.
• If you would like to be a part of such a journey
  for a child, Plan India would be thrilled to have
  you join us.
• DONATE

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• Plan India 1, Community Centre,
• Zamrudpur Kailash Colony Extension,
• New Delhi 110048, India