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From: Jhilmil Garg <jhilmil....@teachforindia.org>
Date: Mon, Nov 16, 2015 at 3:42 PM
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To: jhilmil garg <jhilmil...@gmail.com>
Hello people. I am currently working as a Teach for India fellow in Pune. Lately I've been updating quite a few captured moments of my class and
posts as well. I teach in a government school in Shukravar peth, Pune. I was lucky enough to get an
excellent education, but there are 400 million children in India who are NOT!
If I look back at the past 2 months of my fellowship, it was probably the most
insane, tiring, crazy, confusing, exciting, nervous, and maddening- well in
short the most difficult time of my fellowship.
The reason why I joined Teach for India is because
personally I feel every problem of our society, whether be it women issues or
poverty, THE ROOT CAUSE IS LACK OF EDUCATION. Alongside that reality, however,
are the countless examples of belief and hope – the ones that inspire us by
telling us that a new reality is not only possible, but is also within reach. I
feel incredibly lucky. It is just a matter of chance that we are where we are
today. We didn't choose the family that we were born into, or choose the fact
that our parents could afford to give us quality education. Every time we make
a choice, we feel lucky. However, we cannot help but think …what if? What if
these choices weren't available to us? It is this thought that makes us
work towards that one day when every child in India will attain an excellent
education. The family or the demographics that a child is born into should not
determine his or her destiny. We understand the importance of education but
more importantly, we understand the value of each of those 320 million lives
and the potential in every one of them. Imagine 320 million astronauts, or 320
million scientists. Imagine 320 million change-makers driving India forward.
That's what we're working towards - A day when every child gets the opportunity
to attain an excellent education. Because that's what every child deserves.
The Average Reading level in my 3rd
standard Class is -0.5. Yes, -0.5!. Their English reading capability is not
even of a 1st standard child. They are 8 year olds who have not had the chance
to receive basic education because of the deplorable Socio-Economic conditions
they are growing up with.
In my journey so far, I have encountered harsh realities and tough truths. But
I have also come across something far, far stronger - Hope. And YOU can be a
part of that hope. The hope is that people like you and I won't let money be a
barrier for them to achieve their dreams. From getting their books to funding their field trips, it all depends on your support. Let each one of us show the world that poverty cannot dictate anyone's destiny.
This bunch of 28 kids is the purpose of my life right now. Your support will
play a huge role in pushing the benchmark of the crazy growth that I want to
see in my class. I am really grateful to each one of you. If you wish to donate, bank details are given below. You can contact me on 7896959960 for any further account details. Every contribution you make supports and matters. Because as cliché as “Be the change you wish to see in the
world” sounds, it’s the truest thing I know now. Thank you :)
Account number- 50100109041852
IFSC CODE- HDFC0000357
Account holder's name- Jhilmil garg
