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New scholarship program helps mothers in India realize their educational dreams

In Telangana, India, a new scholarship program has given more than 40 mothers of sponsored children the opportunity to realize their dreams of an education. While the new program is helping to close the education disparity gap for women, Unbound Telangana mother scholars have begun to envision their lives beyond poverty by improving their access to such professions as health care, law, business and more.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

At one time, single mother Olive and her children in Rwanda couldn’t afford to have a permanent residence. After joining Unbound and learning saving strategies, Olive has been able to build her family a small mud house. Pictured are Olive (sitting) with her daughters Chanelle, 13, and Phionah, 5.