Isha (name changed) lost her father when she was only 4 months old in a bike accident which forced the family to get into a trap of poverty. Due to financial constraints of her single mother Isha deprived from education, full meals, health care and other necessary supports. After being placed in Ashar Alo girls home for her overall development she has been enrolled in formal school and co-curricular activities. After showing an exemplary skills and interest in cricket she was enrolled inCricket Coaching Classes. Sports have made a significant educational impact on her as she develops qualities like patience, leadership, and accountability. Last year Isha participated in Street Child Cricket World Cup 2023 that took place at Chennai. On the opening day of the Street Children Cricket World Cup 2023, Isha with other children from Hope Kolkata Foundation represented by Team India Panthers brought immense pride to us by winning the two matches scheduled for the day She was also participated in 2nd Upamanyu Mallik Cricket Tournament and a capacity- building workshop under the Community Cricket Program in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. She played with four teams at Bhubaneswar awarded with medals and memento as a best girl player. This initiative empowered her from marginalized communities through cricket, focusing on fitness, health, diet, soft skills development, and raising awareness in her of gender and child rights. She had performed better academically than ever before. Isha is currently finishing her education and playing cricket with greater vigor. She hopes to include cricket in her future pursuits.

Success Story of Isha Khatun
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