She hails from coastal area of Mangalore with fishing being the main family occupation. But, her dream goes far beyond the coasts. She wants to explore the world and learn the laws of different countries. The economical constraints at home have not become a barrier in her aspiration. To support her father, Safina’s mother rolls ‘Beedis’ (cigarettes). Safina says that once she is able to earn enough to support her family, her parents should stop working.
Akshaya Patra operates in 20 locations across India and Mangalore is one of the operating locations. As children NGO in Mangalore Akshaya Patra provides mid day meal at many Government schools in the city, and Safina’s school is one of the beneficiary schools too. Safina loves the meal served at her school and wait eagerly for the lunch time. Though she is the only child to her parents yet at times they cannot afford two meals a day. In situations like this, Akshaya Patra meal comes as a blessing for sustaining Safina’s dreams.
Safina’s teacher says, “She is a very sharp and intelligent child with extraordinary dreams. Even though many hurdles arise when it comes to the financial conditions back home; Safina has not let her dreams get affected by these hurdles. This child will definitely achieve her dreams.” Choose to support many such children. Choose to support through mid-day meal donations.
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