Archive · 18 Aug 2025
TISS Scholar Aids Girls in Uttar Pradesh's Education
A man named Usman helped girls who had stopped going to school in a small town in India go back to studying.
But the girls were scared and worried.
They were afraid they wouldn't do well or would have to quit school again.
The man realized the girls were dealing with stress and trauma.
He then brought in a mental health expert to help the girls.
They learned that it was okay to feel this way and that there were safe places to talk about their feelings.
The man and his group, Panth Foundation, helped these girls get back to school, and they now offer mental health workshops to support them.
A TISS scholar helped girls in Uttar Pradesh return to school after dropping out.
The girls expressed worry and trauma, fearing they wouldn't succeed or would drop out again.
A mental health workshop was organized to address the girls' concerns about their mental health.
The Panth Foundation was established to help girls overcome obstacles and return to education.
The foundation has assisted 50 girls this year, incorporating mental health workshops to support them.
- Who
- Usman Mahendi, the Panth Foundation, and girls who had dropped out of school.
- What
- A scholar helped girls return to school and addressed their mental health concerns.
- When
- The Panth Foundation was founded last year and this year.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To help girls who dropped out of school return to education, addressing their fears and mental health.
Girls' Perspective
Foundation's Response
Fear vs. Support
Girls' Perspective
Girls are afraid to return to school due to possible failure.
Foundation's Response
There is a need for mental health support to help the girls.
- Scholar
- Usman Mahendi
- Organization
- Panth Foundation
- Location
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Focus
- Girls' Education
- Mental Health Support
- Workshops offered quarterly
- Girls Re-enrolled (This year)
- 50