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.
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
Hi, my name is Neeshu Mishra. I am studying in class 6. My father is a laborer and mother cooks mid-day meal at SLRC. I share my room with my two siblings and cousin because I live in a join family. There are ten members in my family and we live happily together. My two younger brothers are also part of Swarachna Learning and Resource Centre. I love study. I go to school regularly. I don't like to miss my class. My favorite subjects are Hindi and English. I like to read funny stories. I can cook food. I like to work on computer. I am still not sure that what I want be? My first aim is to complete higher secondary.
School Year 2016
Harshita's father is a farmer and her mother a home-maker. She has four siblings; one brother, and three sisters. She used to attend a Private school in her village. However, when she passed her 5th class, the school closed down, compelling her to discontinue her education for a year. Harshita's parents also could not afford to enroll her to other schools as they are financially very weak. Now that she is part of Milaan's Swaachna Learning and Resource Center, Harshita is more than happy to study. She aspires to be an Officer in the Indian Army because she wants to do something for her nation and her family. She wants to make her parents proud of her.
School Year 2017
To make craft work is Neelu's hobby. Neelu likes drawing. She is in grade 7. She in first one in her four siblings. Her father is a farmer and mother is a home maker. Neelu is an average student. English is her favorite subject. She wants to be a craft teacher.
School Year 2016
Kaushiki wants to be a doctor when she grows up. In cultural activities she finds her forte. She loves dancing and is a confident actress on stage when performing in school plays. Her father is a small time farmer and mother a simple home-maker. Their house got washed away in a flash flood, causing them to loose everything. She could not come to school for 3 months.
School Year 2017
Damini is a bright student. She completed her primary education from government school. Her father is unemployed so he can't Damani's fees. Now She is part of Swabhiman program. She is studying in grade 6. Her interest areas are playing kho-kho and badminton. She is the third born of her four sisters. Her aspiration to be a sports teacher.
School Year 2016