Early Days
Sakshi joined Sumati Balwan in the 3rd grade, shy and withdrawn after years of instability at home. The school's emphasis on learning through play and open outdoor spaces gave her a safe place to open up. Within a year, her teachers noticed a curious, confident child beginning to emerge.
Finding Her Voice
The Turning Point
In 7th grade, Sakshi enrolled in a public-speaking workshop run by a visiting mentor. She won the inter-school debate competition the following semester — the first student from Sumati Balwan to do so. That moment, she later said, was when she understood that her voice had power.
Life Today
Sakshi completed her 10th grade with distinction and secured a government scholarship to pursue a diploma in computer applications. She now mentors junior students at the school on weekends, giving back to the community that shaped her.