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Shishupal, 24, sits on a charpai (traditional woven bed) at his family house’s courtyard surrounded by his parents and siblings. Basking in the warm winter morning sun, he puts on his suit and tie and looks ready for a big occasion but this is his morning ordeal. Shishupal is the principal of a private school and he has to look the part.
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Shishupal doesn’t come across as a shy person, but as a child he couldn’t speak in public. Teaching as a profession didn’t even cross his mind, not even in his wildest dreams. “My brother was very shy, he couldn’t speak in public. We can personally see the transformation in his personality after attending World Vision India’s programme,” says Shishupal’s younger sister Hemkumari who is in BA final year.
Shishupal was World Vision India’s sponsored child for 10 years. He actively participated in awareness programmes and learning activities initiated by World Vision India and was part of Rani Laxmibai Children’s Club. He attributed his confidence building to Life Skills Education for Transformation (LSET) and Life School for Transformational Development (LSTD), where children are taught life lessons through songs, dances, skits and other activities.
“I thought I wouldn’t be able to do anything in life. I couldn’t even say my name in public. I didn’t want to attend school because I was very shy. Life Skill Education for Transformation activities were very good for me. Sometimes we would pick a word and speak on it. It has honed my public oratory skills. I was part of Play for Peace and we spread social awareness on various issues,” says Shishupal.
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Shishupal proudly recounts an incident when one of World Vision India’s staff who had met Shishupal when he was younger didn’t recognise him because he had changed so much within a couple of years. As World Vision India’s sponsored child Shishupal received all the support needed for him to stay in school. He received a bicycle for riding to school. The family also received solar lights for studying at night, when electricity was erratic.
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Shishupal completed his Bachelor in Arts from Lalitpur and went on to complete Masters in Business Administration from Bareilly and is currently pursuing ‘Basic Teacher’s Training’, a two year’s course from Lalitpur.
Shishupal’s heart is for the poor and for the many children who can’t afford to attend school.
“I want to open a school of my own someday and have concessions for children who can’t afford. I would like to give free admission for few students too. Teaching is my passion but serving the society is what I learned from World Vision India,” says Shishupal.
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