Chanchal dreams of being a doctor

Chanchal is 10 years old and is in the 5th grade. Her family, which is made up of her parents and four sisters, is from the village of Motipur. Chanchal is the oldest child. Everybody in her family has attended or currently attends school. Her parents are very encouraging of Chanchal’s education and they often help her with homework and assignments. Chanchal tries to finish her homework before getting home though, so she can help her mother with the chores (even though her mother does not ask for any help around the house).

Chanchal attends school in the morning and is at the Pratham center in the afternoons. Her favorite subject is Math and Chanchal says that the Pratham center has enabled her to solve a variety of questions and has also increased her familiarity with Math. She does not enjoy studying English as she finds it the hardest subject to understand and learn. As nobody in her family understands English, learning the language has been a struggle for her. Nonetheless, when asked, Chanchal proudly says a few words such as “monkey” and “hare” to show her progress in the subject. She loves the color red and enjoys dancing.

Her family is extremely proud of her for being so determined to learn and she too is focused on her education and wants to go to college in the future. Her dream is to become a doctor and she is working hard toward achieving that dream from a young age. When asked if there is anything she would want to change in her life, she says she is perfectly happy with the life God has given her and she will make the most of it!

We are grateful for your generosity and for helping children like Chanchal.