This is the story of Pinki, a 35-year-old woman living in Kotdwara slum with her husband, Suraj, and their five daughters: Ritika (14), Deepika (13), Radhika (11), Durga (9), and Kanak (3). They live in a small, cracked house without a roof, and during the rainy season, water enters their home. Pinki uses a plastic sheet to cover their roof, and her children huddle in a corner, unable to sleep. It's a dire situation, and Pinki worries for the safety of her children.
Suraj is a daily wage labourer earning INR 3000 ($60AUS) per month, with irregular work. It's a challenge for Pinki to provide for their family. However, she encourages her children to attend Project Help's education centre, and they excel in their studies. Pinki believes that with a quality education, her children can have a better future and transform their lives.
Pinki said,
"Quality education will make a difference in my family and the future of my children. I have hope that my children will have a better quality of life."
