I want to tell you about Bagahi village; how I know this village, and why it needs help.

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Bagahi village is a rural area located in Bihar state, 21 km from Bodhgaya City. Many years ago, when I was young, my sister married a man from Bagahi village. Whether this was fortunate or unfortunate, I cannot judge now. After her marriage, I would visit the village to see my sister. During these visits, I realized how many difficulties my sister faced due to the mindset the people carry in that village—one that is shared across India by those living in under-developed, uneducated, and extremely poor villages. She is young and now a mother of four children.

 

My dear Arti has had six operations: four for childbirth, one for kidney stones, and one for an appendix. This has been extremely difficult, considering how young she is, but none of this compares to the suffering she has received as a result of the cruel mindset towards women.

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Arti gave birth to three daughters consecutively, something that caused her husband to lose respect for her altogether. As a result, she faced bullying, insults, and harrassment from his family for having three daughters; she endured verbal abuse daily. Finally, her fourth child was a son, and she regained her smile. We are all happy now.

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This is one story of many. If you asked any woman in Bagahi village, they would have their own story of woe, due to the way women are perceived in that society.

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Bagahi village is underdeveloped in many ways. First and foremost, the village lacks resources for free education. Poverty, women's empowerment, and safety are severe issues. This is why my sister faced many sad days initially. This village needs help, and we need your help to provide the answers to the questions the government continues to ignore. 

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How will a school help Bagahi village?

Education not only allows these students to earn a living but it also empowers these children to take control of their lives. I want to help children get an education so they can not only read and write, but so they can view the world through compassionate eyes. I want to build confidence in women by providing them with skills. These skills can give them hope and the ability to run their own training centers to earn money, even creating employment opportunities for the empowerment of women in rural areas like Bagahi.

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Thank you for allowing me to share my words with you. As Rohit mentioned, we all want to create positive change in this world, but often, we don't know where to start. The Sunny Foundation gives you the chance to make an immediate and tangible difference to the lives of 120 students who desperately need it. Please help our dream, and the dreams of so many, come true.