When Blessings Come Searching to the Back of Beyond

I’m Navneeta, hailing from Ajjawara, a remote village in Kolar district. I come from a family of farm laborers with no land holdings. My parents labored in others’ fields, bringing home a modest income that could barely make ends meet.

As a first-generation learner in my family, I began my education at a local Kannada medium government school. A pivotal moment arrived when representatives from the Trust assessed our situation and graciously selected me to join their school in Chikkaballapur.

This was like a golden opportunity for someone like me who comes from a family that traditionally disregarded girl child education and grossly underestimated the innate potential of girls and women in general. In this institution, I am receiving quality, residential education completely free-of-cost. This life-changing experience has empowered me mentally and physically. The institution has instilled values and courage in me, fuelling a burning desire to serve the needy and the downtrodden, by offering them the gift of life.

My dream is to become a doctor, and treat those who do not have the required means and medical facilities available to them. Education stands as my pillar of strength, reinforcing my commitment to supporting children facing similar obstacles.