Place Bhiwandi, Mumbai

Age 6

Young Jannatunisa had not attended school before enrolling in Udaan because of financial hardship. She is the youngest of 4 girls, and none of her sisters attended school either. Her father is rarely home and doesn’t contribute financially to the family, leaving Jannatunisa’s mother to support the family with a monthly salary of $72, and she has health challenges.

Jannatunisa has a quiet personality and a strong desire to study and learn. She participates in class and her dream is to become a doctor.