Shy Samapti gains confidence!

Samapti is nine years old and belongs to a middle class family. Her father is a bookseller by profession. He is a hardworking man but does not have enough time to help his children with their homework. Samapti’s mother is a housewife. Supriya, Samapti’s older sister, studies in the eighth grade and helps guide her younger sister.

There is only one primary school in their village. Samapti is one of the students in this school and studies in the third grade. The village is a long distance from the local market and the transportation facilities are minimal. All the villagers use a bicycle or motorbike when they need to go to the market and most of them are farmers.

Pratham had organized a learning camp at a primary school in the middle of the village. When the first learning camp was conducted, most of the students were shy and quiet. Most did not read well, including Samapti. However, by the time of the second learning camp, Samapti had started reading with expression and her confidence grew. She attended classes joyfully and her excitement and energy were infectious.

She has improved her reading and writing skills thanks to the camp. Samapti also loves to dance and also wants to be a good dancer in the future too.

Thank you for giving Samapti the opportunity to learn and helping her gain confidence in her future!