My name is shayista. I live in yagipora village of district Budgam.
I come from a very humble background and I am orphan by father. I study in 12th standard. I have faced a lot of challenges since my childhood.
My mother was doing all possible things to help my education but it was not enough.
When I qualified my 10th class, the fee and books for next class were not affordable. I came to know about Privilege Fellowship of Sky Trust Kashmir in 2022 and applied immediately.

Luckily I got selected and it proved as a life changing opportunity for me. In this fellowship program, I have learnt so many things through different online and offline sessions. I have started seeing world with new lenses. More, I am provided with financial support which helps me in stationary, fee, uniform and other expenses.

I found this space very safe and friendly. This platform is giving me courage and opportunity to express myself and this is the only space where I openly share my ideas, stories and problems and celebrate myself. I wish this space is provided to every girl in Kashmir.