Rising above challenges truly defines the journey of students in our Learn to Earn Program, a language and life-skills training program for disadvantaged young women, offered at ILSC-New Delhi. The program was founded in New Delhi, India, in 2010, as part of ILSC’s mission to empower women through education. The idea began with the realization…
My story through pictures: Soni Kumari
Contributed by Kathryn North and Soni Kumari from ILSC New Delhi ILSC-New Delhi’s Learn to Earn (LTE) program provides English and job skills training to help underprivileged young Indian women expand their opportunities for future success. This is the story of Soni Kumari who dreams of becoming an IPS (Indian Police Service) Officer. Delhi has very few female police officers, making…
My stories through pictures: Vandana Kumari
Contributed by Kathryn North and Vandana Kumari from ILSC New Delhi ILSC-New Delhi’s Learn to Earn (LTE) program provides English and job skills training to help underprivileged young Indian women expand their opportunities for future success. This is the story of Vandana Kumari who dreams of becoming a mathematics teacher. She believes that having good English skills gains one respect…
My story through pictures: Sapna Singh
Contributed by Kathryn North and Sapna Singh from ILSC New Delhi ILSC-New Delhi’s Learn to Earn (LTE) program provides English and job skills training to help underprivileged young Indian women expand their opportunities for future success. This is the story of Sapna Singh who dreams of becoming a politician in India. Sapna recognizes the hurdles that she must overcome to reach…
My story through pictures: Reshma Khatoon
Contributed by Kathryn North and Reshma Khatoon from ILSC New Delhi ILSC-New Delhi’s Learn to Earn (LTE) program provides English and job skills training to help underprivileged young Indian women expand their opportunities for future success. This is the story of Reshma Khatoon who is the youngest child in a family of 6. Reshma’s goal is to become self-sufficient, and her…