In Andhra Pradesh state the academic year finishes in May. The most decisive years are the 10th and 12th, when the National exams are taken .
These high school children have taken the 10th year exams, like our old 'O' levels, and are waiting for the results some time in early May.
These children have been given the opportunity of a Brighter Future because, had they still been living with their parents in the leprosy colonies, or living rough on railway stations, they would most likely not have been able to go to school. Their parents could not have afforded the fees that even the government schools need for books and exams. Many of the children would have been leading an itinerant life, going begging at various religious sites and at the stations in big towns, marrying young and continuing the downward spiral of debt and begging.
Brighter Future is greatly indebted to the kind people who have so generously sponsored these children over the years and given them the chance to have an education for a brighter future.
Most of these young people have been living in the Rainbow Home and DMC house since they were 6 years old.
It is good to see that girls are in the majority this year, they so often get neglected in their culture.
Victor says they have been studying well and we hope that they all pass with flying colours.
However, if they do pass and want to continue their education, we will have to find more special 'student sponsors' to pay their college fees which are about £250 a year!!
These high school children have taken the 10th year exams, like our old 'O' levels, and are waiting for the results some time in early May.
 |
| Ramesh, Ruckmini, Ruth, Venkatalaxmi, Navnitha, Sneha, Jhansi, Isaac and Udala-Laxmi with Victor and Mary. |
These children have been given the opportunity of a Brighter Future because, had they still been living with their parents in the leprosy colonies, or living rough on railway stations, they would most likely not have been able to go to school. Their parents could not have afforded the fees that even the government schools need for books and exams. Many of the children would have been leading an itinerant life, going begging at various religious sites and at the stations in big towns, marrying young and continuing the downward spiral of debt and begging.
Brighter Future is greatly indebted to the kind people who have so generously sponsored these children over the years and given them the chance to have an education for a brighter future.
Most of these young people have been living in the Rainbow Home and DMC house since they were 6 years old.
It is good to see that girls are in the majority this year, they so often get neglected in their culture.
Victor says they have been studying well and we hope that they all pass with flying colours.
However, if they do pass and want to continue their education, we will have to find more special 'student sponsors' to pay their college fees which are about £250 a year!!
