Reshma shares her journey with PEH. Her father was a victim of riots when she was only 10-years-old. She and her younger sister’s responsibility were shouldered by her mother who tried to make ends meet by stitching clothes. As, the girls grew older and went to higher standards, their expenses increased which were a burden on her mother. Reshma was in 8th grade and her sister in 5th grade when they became recipients of PEH.

Name: Mohammad Muzammil .Two years ago, I finished my postgraduate studies in industrial chemistry in my home country, India. I wanted to start the research in drug delivery for my doctorate studies. Despite having low hopes, I decided to apply for the doctorate’s program in chemical science. I put a lot of effort into my application and I was thrilled to find out, a few days later, that I had been awarded Royal Society of Chemistry Researcher Award - United Kingdom- 2019, and currently I am working with the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom. While searching for funding opportunities, I came across the well established PEH scholarship program, Ahmadabad. The scholarship was not only based on financial needs but also took into academic achievements. I applied and could not believe it when I was received a PHP scholarship for my doctorate studies. I was able to concentrate fully on my academic research studies and my education did not put a financial burden on my family and me also. Your support has allowed me to be one step closer to my research goal and has inspired to help others by giving back to the muslim community. I hope one day, I will be able to help other students achieve their goal just as you have helped me Inshallah, after my Ph.D., I am planning to do a post-doc and I believe that my academic qualifications and the awards therein prove my ability to successfully adapt to new professional environments. I also believe that I can stand up to the standards required by a professional workplace. Once again thanks to this PEH scholarship, I hope that my experience can serve as an example of the importance of sponsoring students who do not have the financial resources to study in India or abroad.

Life was never easy for Zeba Vahora as she belongs to a neconomically challenged family in Anand district of Gujarat.She lives in a joint family and her father is an auto-rickshaw driver who earns INR400 perday.With arent edrickshaw, it was impossible for him to educate his two daughters.“Daily, my husband gives me INR150/-for house expenses”, said Zeba’s mother who is illiterate.“But I want my Zeba to study and become a madam”.The odds were stacked against Zeba’s dreams to pursue studies.But‘ decision determines destiny’.These words proved true forher.Zeba was introduced to Pennies for Education and Health when she was in 8th standard.8th standard.The young girl had dreams of becoming a professor and it seems she is almost on the verge of achieving it.Today, Zeba has achieved pinnacles of success due to her hard work and perseverance.Presently, she is pursuing her M.Com, 3rd semester.She stood 1st in the first and second semester in her college.She is the brightest student in her college and dreams of pursuing M.Philand become a professor in accounts.Zeba is the shining star in her family and has set an example in the whole village.“Iam ext“I am extremely thankful to PEH for helping me to realize my dreams”, said Zeba with teary eyes.