A Story of Courage
How many of us are aware of our rights today? And how many of us do exercise them in our daily lives?
George Washington Carver has rightly said, " Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom ". The following story of Bharti (student at Free School under the Bridge) explains how a little awareness can change one's life.
The story has been shared by one of the volunteer English teachers at the Free School under the Bridge.
"Hello. I teach English at the Free School under the Bridge, under Yamuna Bank metro station. I want to share a wonderful story of one of my favorite students.
Her name is Bharti, a 6th class student. She is an A grade student with sharp learning skills. She outshines most of her batch mates in academic know how. One day she insisted me to visit her place. She welcomed me with huge warmth and made tea for me. Her mother told me that we generally marry a girl by the age of 14. But Bharti threatens us to register a police complaint if we dare to marry her at such an early age. Such zeal and awareness of her rights gave Bharti an altogether a new place in my heart.
A big salute to you my kid!"
The above story is not only inspirational but a reflection of a change which comes crawling but coming, definitely. We wish Bharti and all the students of the Free School under the Bridge, a successful and meaningful life ahead.
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