“I’m Sunit, and I joined this village school in North India about six months ago.
Even when I was working as an accountant at a school in Delhi, I had a dream of one day becoming a principal. I often thought to myself, ‘If I ever get married, maybe someday I’ll be a principal.’ And then, just two months after I got married, the call came. ‘We need you to join this school as the principal’.
The staff and students have aways been so supportive, and I really love this school. I feel at home here, and I hope to contribute to its growth.
As a child, my life was different. I came from a family of five, including my parents, an elder sister and a younger brother. My father was a farmer and my mother was a housewife. We lived in a tiny mud house with just the basics. We were so poor that we’d only eat plain rice and dal, sometimes with a few vegetables.
Despite these hardships, our parents made sure we always supported each other. One of the things I remember most fondly was our family dinners where we’d share stories about our day and have lively debates about current events. My childhood was full of love, support and a deep connection to my family.
But then my life changed drastically when I was 10 years old and my mother passed away. After her death, I felt completely alone—there was no one to care for me. My uncle became my guardian, and he enrolled me at a local school. After about a year there, Asian Aid provided support to about 100 homes in our area. A sponsor helped with my education, and I continued my studies all the way through to Grade 12.
I am the only one in the family who has completed my education and with a job.
“To me, my sponsor is like family. They gave me the opportunity to study, and without their support, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Now, I am here as the principal, which feels incredible. Someone believed in me, gave me a chance, and now I’m in a position where I can give back and help other students the way I was helped.
I am truly thankful to God for guiding me to this point, and I’m excited to continue serving and making a difference in the lives of the students here. “
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