Mst. Ayesha Akter
(Mohakhali Sattala Slum, Dhaka)
Ayesha is a determined and bright student currently studying in Grade 9 at I.P.H. School and College. Despite facing significant hardships at home, she remains committed to her education and dreams of building a better future. Her family has long struggled with financial instability. Ayesha’s father has been mentally unwell for the past 15 years, and her mother has worked tirelessly as a maid to support the family and cover his treatment costs. With her father showing some signs of improvement, her mother is now trying to focus on her children’s future, determined not to let her daughters drop out of school. While Ayesha’s younger sister has recently been enrolled in a madrasa, the burden of maintaining the education of both daughters is overwhelming for their mother. Ayesha’s older brother, who had to stop studying after completing his SSC due to financial issues, is currently unemployed and unable to support the family. A sponsorship would greatly relieve the family’s financial burden and allow Ayesha to continue her studies without fear of interruption.