My name is Kishore, and I am 44 years old. I have been the principal of our rural school for over a decade now, and during this time, I’ve seen the struggles that our students, especially the girls, face in their pursuit of education. Our school serves a small village community where most families rely on daily wage labor or small-scale farming to make a living. The challenges of poverty are ever-present, and they often manifest in the form of limited resources for education. One of the most heartbreaking aspects of my job has been watching bright, eager students come to school without the necessary materials to fully engage in their studies. I’ve seen young girls borrow pens and notebooks from their classmates or struggle to complete assignments because they simply didn’t have the tools they needed.

Rajasthan Samgrah Kalyan Sansthan (RSKS India) reached out to our school with their “Education For Every Girl” program. When they explained the initiative to me, I was immediately struck by how much it could help our students, especially the girls who were most in need of support. The RSKS India team conducted a baseline survey to identify the students who would benefit most from the program. They selected 25 girls from our school who were facing significant challenges in accessing the educational materials they needed. These were girls who had the potential to excel in their studies but were being held back by circumstances beyond their control.

The day of the program’s distribution event was one of the most uplifting days I’ve experienced as a principal. The RSKS India team arrived with bags filled with school supplies—school bags, pens, pencils, notebooks, scales, drawing books, geometry boxes, and even color sets. It was everything our students needed to fully participate in their education. As the girls received their supplies, the joy on their faces was palpable. I could see how much this support meant to them and their families. For these students, the new school bags and materials were more than just tools; they were symbols of hope and a brighter future. I knew that these supplies would not only help them in their studies but also boost their confidence and motivation. On behalf of our entire school administration, I want to express my deepest gratitude to RSKS India. Their “Education For Every Girl” program has not only provided much-needed support to our students but has also brought hope and encouragement to our entire school community.