A child was born into a poor family in a slum and wanted to go to school but could not afford uniforms or supplies. While working in the nearby market, the child envied other kids going to school. One day, a woman named Kathy convinced the child's parents to send them to school and provided uniforms, books, and supplies, allowing the child to get an education and pursue new opportunities. The child is now excited about learning and hopes all kids get the chance to go to school.

1. The Story of my Life

2. I was born in a small slum in a very poor family.

3. I played on the dirt roads with broken cycle tubes and other things I found in trash.

4. My parents did not go to school.

5. I wanted to go to school but I did not have clothes or shoes or money to buy them.

6. . I wanted to be like the other children who were in school and had new opportunities.

7. But I had to go to the nearby market to work when the big bell dinged every morning.

8. While at work, I loved looking at those lucky kids in their uniforms, entering schools with their back packs.

9. I wanted to be given a chance to create a better life.

10. seemed closed on me. But all doors

11. Then one day a happy change came into my life. .

12. A woman named Kathy started telling my parents to send me to school and also gave me uniforms, books and backpacks!

13. I was so excited about my new pencils and books, my smiles just wouldn't stop!

14. She even got cameras for me and my friends, and I have taken pictures that even many grown ups like!

15. I make sure I go to school even when it is raining hard.

16. Even my parents take interest in my schoolwork and assignments.

17. I hope every kid in the world gets them! It feels so good to get new chances .

18. I f you want to know more about me, just visit the website: www.empowermentinternational.com Presentation by Neha Singh Photos courtesy - Kathy Adams