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Reading in the Morning and Night

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Pallavi, a student in grade 4, lives in a village near Sundarban, near the India-Bangladesh border. Her father is a doll-maker. As he is always busy with work, he is unable to dedicate enough time for Pallavi and his family.

Due to financial issues, Pallavi’s family doesn’t receive electricity in their home. Pallavi has to read daily in the morning and at night for school. At night she has to use candles or a lamp to read her text.

Pallavi was not in the Pratham target group, but she came to the Pratham camp daily and read library books. During the camp, she also helped other children. When asked what she wants to be when she grows up, she replied, “I want to become a doctor. That’s why I read everyday in the morning and in the night.”

We are grateful for your support and for helping Pallavi read!




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