Milaan Foundation envisions an inclusive and equal world where every girl has the knowledge, skills and social environment to pursue her dreams and explore her full potential. Over the last 12 years, Milaan has worked with more than 35,000 children and young people and advocated for safer and more inclusive spaces for them at various state and national platforms. The Milaan School specifically serves low income and lower cast families in a rural community in Uttar Pradesh, India.
Rinki is the last born of the four siblings. There are six members in her family. She is studying in class 6th at Swarachna Learning and Resource Centre. Rinki belongs to poor family. Her family depends on agriculture activities for their livelihood. Rinki is a bright student. She did well in her academics as well as she is very participative girl. She took part in a skit. She played a mother character. Her performance has shown her acting talent. She is also good in craft work. She likes to make door mates, hand fan, table cloth etc. She likes to play kho-kho and carom. As her hobby she wants to become craft teacher.
School Year 2016
Preeti is studying in class 6th at SLRC under swabhiman program. She is good in art. She wants to learn stitching and want to be a tailor. She is eldest in her seven siblings. She has participated in art and craft competition.
School Year 2016
Pooja is from a family of 5 siblings, 3 girls and 1 boy, being the second one. She likes computer classes. She opted for computer as her vocational training. She also likes textile work. She is an active girl and likes to participate in every cultural event.
School Year 2016
Roopa enjoys playing badminton and football. She loves crafts and reading Hindi stories. Someday she hopes to become a fashion designer and she is learning to stitch in vocational training.
School Year 2018
Saloni wants to be a home science teacher because she likes cooking, stitching, and embroidery work.
School Year 2017
Meera lives with her parents and four siblings. She is not a regular student because she is dealing with health issues. Her hobbies include playing Antakshari and watching movies. She wants to complete her studies first, then she will think about her career. Meera is a drop out girl. Her father has a small land for farming. So he couldn't pay her fees. After one year she took admission in SLRC under Swabhiman program. She didn't cover regular class course so she started study in remedial class.
School Year 2016