Meet the girls who inspire everything we do.

Aanchal

Aachal grew up in Dehradun and joined the Ashram in 2025. She’s all about computer science, and if it involves Python, even better. She wants to teach math and computer science one day, just to pass along what she’s picked up. Since moving to the Ashram, she’s learned a ton. She really likes how safe it feels there, and the study spaces actually help her dive into the stuff she loves. Outside of coding, Aanchal's got a soft spot for pizza and noodles.

Anjana

Anjana showed up at the Ashram in 2024, all the way from Uttarkashi. Back home, her village schools just didn’t have much to offer, so she came looking for a place where she could really learn and grow. That’s where she found her thing: math and computer science. She especially loves the part in CS class where they play around with variables, and she’s gotten pretty into Excel too. She still doesn’t know exactly what she wants to do when she’s older, but honestly, she’s just excited to keep discovering new stuff every day. And if you ask her about food, rajma chawal is her answer. Every single time.

Tanya

Tanya grew up in Chakrata, and to her, the Ashram feels nothing like any school she’s known. Her mom pushed her to come here because life outside just didn’t seem safe. Since then, Tanya’s found something she didn’t expect: real structure, a tight-knit community, and a sense of safety she hadn’t felt before. She spends her free time crocheting, dreaming about going to college, maybe even joining the army someday. Computer class is a highlight; she loves sending funny printed notes to her friends and playing around with “if” statements. She really likes how the teachers break things down, “everything comes in our head,” she laughs. Sure, it can be tough for new students to get used to all the rules, but for Tanya, the discipline here actually helps everyone move forward. And after a long day of classes? She’s all about a plate of roti, chawal, daal, and sabji.

Samiksha

Samiksha’s in Class 8 and dreams of dancing in Mumbai someday. She’s hooked on learning English, but computer science really gets her excited, especially Python. The lessons are actually fun, which just makes her want to learn more. She’s into Excel too, and always wants to pick up new things about computers. She grew up in Chakrata, but now, at the Ashram, she feels like she has everything she needs. Food, time to study, chances to try new things, it’s all there. She never feels like anything’s missing. Oh, and if you ask about her favorite meal? It’s rajma chawal, no contest.

Priya

Priya’s in Class 7 and moved to the Ashram from Uttarkashi in 2024. She loves it here, everything’s under one roof. She can study, play, and try new things all in the same place. Priya came to the Ashram because she wants to learn, and she’s got her sights set on becoming a doctor. Out of all her classes, computer science is her favorite, especially Python. She really enjoys creating variables and playing around with the Painter app. When she’s not hitting the books, you’ll probably find her singing. She’s not picky about music,she’ll sing along to anything. And when it comes to scrolling, Priya’s all about YouTube Shorts. She thinks they’re better than Instagram Reels since she can catch Super Dancer episodes there. Back in her village, school felt really different. They didn’t have nearly as many resources as the Ashram. Here, Priya feels safe, and she’s genuinely grateful for the chance to learn and grow.

Shriya

Shriya is in Class 7 and dreams of becoming an IPS Officer. She wants to go to college and continue learning. She really likes the Ashram and her classes, especially computer science. Her favorite part of Python is learning about loops.

Shriya was born in Kathmandu, Nepal, but her family now lives in Dehradun. She loves reading, enjoys using the Painter app on the computer, and likes to eat rajma chawal. Shriya hopes to learn more Python and take part in projects and competitions in the future.

Prachi

Prachi is in Class 8 and hopes to join the army when she grows up. She came to the Ashram from a village in Uttarkashi when she was in 6th grade. Back in her village, her school did not have many opportunities, so she came to the Ashram to study and feel safe. She says she has learned a lot and gained confidence since joining. Prachi enjoys all the activities at the Ashram and loves both math and computer science. Her favorite topic in Python is loops, and she wants to do more projects and competitions.

In her free time, Prachi likes to rest, dance, and play kabaddi and badminton. Her favorite food is daal chawal.

Sanya

Sanya is in Class 7 and comes from Uttarkashi. She really likes the Ashram because she gets tutoring, good teachers, and a chance to learn every day. She did not study much when she lived in her village, but now she enjoys learning new things all the time. Her favorite subject is computer science, and she enjoys Python, especially printing messages and making variables. She says she likes integers more than strings. When she is not coding, Sanya enjoys watching K-dramas, listening to music, and watching YouTube Shorts, which she likes more than Instagram Reels. Sometimes she misses her village, but she is happy at the Ashram and feels that it gives her a safe place to grow. Her favorite meal is rajma chawal..

Sakshi

Sakshi really likes the Ashram because she gets to study and have fun at the same time. She enjoys computer science, especially Python, and loves learning how to print messages. If she could print anything, she says she would print “hello.” She also likes learning English and wants to keep improving. Outside of class, Sakshi enjoys watching YouTube Shorts, especially Super Dancer, which she says she really likes. She listens to music often, and her favorite song is Vaaste. Sometimes she watches reels too, but she still prefers Shorts. She also enjoys playing games in her free time. Sakshi is from Uttarkashi and wants to go to college and later join the army. She says her old school was very different from the Ashram since it didn’t have computer classes. Even though she sometimes misses her village, she says she has a lot of fun at the Ashram. Her favorite food is rajma chawal.

Pooja

Pooja's in Class 7 and joined the Ashram in 2024, all the way from Uttarkashi. She really seems to love it here, studying, playing, hanging out with friends, all of it. She’s got big plans too. When she grows up, she wants to be a doctor. Her favorite subject? Computer science, hands down. She’s especially into Python. Making variables, messing around with the Painter app she’s all in. When she’s not studying, you’ll probably find her singing. She says she’s into all kinds of music. And when she needs a break, she likes watching YouTube Shorts. She actually prefers them over Instagram Reels, mostly because she can catch Super Dancer clips there. Thinking back to her old school in the village, she says it was nothing like this place. The Ashram just has so much more. Here, she feels safe. She feels like she can really learn.