'Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai once said, “Education for girls can transform communities, countries, and our world.”
Nusrat, an 18-year-old girl from the Jeewan Nagar slum, is a shining example of courage and determination. She lives with her parents and six siblings in challenging conditions. Despite these hardships, she dreamed of going to college and is now pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Office Management and Political Science, becoming the first in her family to attend college.
However, Nusrat’s journey was far from easy. Her family wanted her to marry right after completing her 12th grade and saw no value in higher education. When Asha’s education team visited her community during a field survey, they learned about Nusrat’s aspirations. The Asha staff encouraged her and worked tirelessly to convince her family to let her study. They assured her parents that Asha would provide financial support.
Nusrat began attending Asha regularly, where she received immense support. The team conducted mock tests, which helped her improve her grades, and guided her through the CUET application process. Since Nusrat rarely left her home, travelling alone to distant exam centers seemed impossible. Asha’s senior ambassadors accompanied her, ensuring she could focus on her exams without worry.
Thanks to Asha’s Higher Education Program, Nusrat not only cleared her 12th-grade exams with good results but also gained admission to college—a dream she once thought was out of reach.
“I never believed I could go to college,” Nusrat says with gratitude. “Asha gave me the confidence to believe in myself. They made my education possible, and for that, I will always be thankful.”
