Boishakhi
(Mohakhali Sattala Slum, Dhaka)
With the help of sponsorship, Boishakhi has been able to continue her education and stay on the path toward achieving her goals. Despite the challenges her family faces, she no longer has to worry about dropping out of school due to financial hardship. With her school fees, study materials, and other educational needs now covered, Boishakhi can fully focus on her studies without the fear of being left behind. She continues to work hard and stay determined, knowing that education is the key to changing not only her own future but also her family’s circumstances. She is truly grateful to her sponsor for giving her this opportunity. The sponsorship hasn’t just kept her in school — it has given her hope, confidence, and the chance to chase her dreams.
Boishakhi's father works as a mason. His income depends on the work he gets each day. They were struggling to maintain their family with this unstable income. So her mother started working as a maid. However, her income is also very low. They can barely manage the cost of their family with that. In this situation, it is very difficult for them to maintain both Boishakhi and his brother's educational costs. One of them might have to drop out of school to make their life easier. In their social context, educating a boy is more beneficial than educating a girl. So, it is more likely that Boishakhi might have to stop her studies. This would be really hard for her because loves going to school. She wants to study a lot and do something to change their condition. A sponsorship would really help her to stay in school and fulfill her dream to change her life.