Mushahar Children of Malwabar

Mushahars belong to lowest rung of the caste hierarchy in India. Mostly located in the States of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Poverty keep them away from state-run schools. The children of Malwabar village did not know how to read and write until "KOSHISH SCHOOL" came there to educate them and integrate them in mainstream schools. This year 5 students have joined Class VI in Govt School from Koshish, next year 25 more are preparing. The meaning of "KOSHISH" is to "try".

Chanda and Kailash reciting a poem in Hindi on Counting. An event organised by Koshish School for Mushahar Children in Malwabar village, Deoria District, UP on 15th August 2010

After 3 years of work with the Mushahar Community in Deoria district of Uttar Pradesh, the changes are visible. Watch the video where Chanda and Kailash are reciting Johny Johny