Ritu's father committed suicide. Her mother eloped with another man, abandoning her two daughters. Ritu and older sister Rasmita were living with their uncle, Grajana Podh. A day laborer, he earns less than $38 per month. His house consists of mud walls with a palm leaf roof. Grajana brought both little girls to our nearby Dream Centre, asking us to take them. Now both are thriving! Ritu says her dream is "to be a leader."