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Komal Sakpal (in the picture), who has been in ASHA's OSI sponsorship program since she was in the 5th Grade (2015), was recently recruited by the Anand Group of companies in their Satara branch. In 2021, ASHA recommended Komal for the Anand Group's scholarship in mechanical engineering diploma course for deserving girls from socio-economically deprived backgrounds. With the scholarship, she completed the mechanical engineering diploma course from Marathwada polytechnic college in Kalewadi with 81%. Komal will complete her degree course along with her job.
Komal lives in Janata Vasahat near Parvati Payatha. Her father, a daily wage worker who suffers from night blindness, is not a very active worker, while her mother is a domestic help. As part of OSI's sponsorship program Komal received assistance not only for studies and tuition classes but also for health, nutrition and other activities. Komal has always been a bright and sincere student and had scored 87% in the SSC exam in June 2021. Through Limitless Child International, Komal participated in a STEM focused summer camp for 3 years where she participated in various hands-on learning activities and helped to start a weekly club focused on “deep-dives” into various topics ranging from life drawing to composting and organic gardening, to dance, Also good at sports, she played in inter-school Khokho matches. Besides, she also participated in football organized by ASHA through the International non-profit organization Limitless Child International. Recognizing her abilities in sports, ASHA supported her football coaching, leading her to play at the district level.
Jenny is in India for 12 days working on our next Community Playground and expanding our Mobile Play and Learning Centers. Jenny will be back on the 16th, so be on the lookout for an exciting recap of how the kids are thriving!