From Dropout to Classroom

SandhyaBhabhar, from Umarpura village, Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, had to leave school whenher family migrated in search of work due to financial difficulties. She alsocared for her three younger siblings, further disrupting her education. Recognisingthis, Hand in Hand India’s programme supporting early childhood development andout-of-school children helped her return to learning through theNon-Residential Special Training Centre. With consistent encouragement, shedeveloped foundational literacy and numeracy skills, learning the alphabet,reading words and counting up to 100. The project team also helped resolvedocumentation barriers, enabling her to re-enrol in Class 2. She now attendsschool regularly, reads and writes, and actively participates in classroomactivities, rebuilding her foundation for continued education.

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