Imagine – waking up every morning knowing that your school day begins with a life-threatening challenge through crossing a fast-flowing river
“Every day, we face danger. But we never let fear stop us. We know education will give us wings to fly.”
A group of schoolgirls from a remote Munsiyari region in Uttarakhand, India, who crosses a dangerous river every day – on a Ricky rope trolley to go to school. I know that it may look like some of a bold adventure film, but for these girls, this is their daily reality. And their bravery is something that we all can learn. cross a fast flowing river-not in a boat, but in a small, metal box suspended on a set of cables. The trolley flows with every movement, and there are no safety measures to protect you. Nevertheless, these young girls, at the age of 10, travel this dangerous trip every day to participate in their classrooms. This is a reality for schoolgirls in Munsiyari.
“When the journey is tough, the destination becomes more precious. For these girls, education is their destination.”
cross a fast flowing river-not in a boat, but in a small, metal box suspended on a set of cables. The trolley flows with every movement, and there are no safety measures to protect you. Nevertheless, these young girls, at the age of 10, travel this dangerous trip every day to participate in their classrooms. This is a reality for schoolgirls in Munsiyari.When crossing it, it can look like a adventure for something, for these girls, it is a daily risk they voluntarily encounter. They know that every day can bring disaster, but they do not let fear stop them. Why? Because for them, education is worth every risk
“The bravest thing you can do is to face your fears every single day. That’s what these girls teach us.”
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