When you think of Rukmini, you think of a hidden gem. This brilliant child was confined to her blue tent home, left to take care of her little brother, Shiva, while her parents worked at a construction site. When our teachers first approached Rukmini’s parents, they were extremely hesitant about sending her to a preschool, wondering about who would take care of Shiva. By this time, though, Shiva too was eligible to enroll in Diya Ghar.
Both children started coming to school together – and they thrived in their new environment. Rukmini, especially, demonstrated a keen interest in learning and her knowledge grew by leaps and bounds. She excelled in learning the alphabet and numbers. She enjoyed puzzles and play time. When her parents saw her perform during the Christmas program, they were simply amazed. They promised to continue their children’s education as there was now no looking back. Diya Ghar and Mphasis opened new doors of opportunity to Rukmini, Shiva and their family.