Magic Bus

Nineteen-year-old Nazmeen battled gender bias, family pressure and societal expectations, but never gave up on her dream to get educated. Today, thanks to her job, she helps support her family.

Two years ago, Nitin Baswasker dropped out of school and was known for getting involved in street fights. Today, the 17-year-old has turned his life around and is an inspiration to those around him.

Education empowered Barkhat to take charge of his own future. Today, he works with 3,500 children in two government schools to help them do the same.

Young Divya is a vocal advocate of a gender-just world. The 12-year-old refuses tolerate discrimination in any form.

Shahrukh is a young boy who bears the burden of supporting his family, while also giving hope for a better future to the children of his community.

“My father dropped me to my first workplace. I could never tell him how much I wanted him to drop me to a school instead,” says Mohsin, who is struggling to go to school and dreams of a better life.

Fate wasn't kind to Karishma and her sister when they were young. But not only did she fight to get both of them an education, she now leads efforts to empower other adolescent girls.