After almost a decade since she was attacked with acid, this girl is finally hoping to achieve what she had been aspiring for all her life. She has gained admission to Parsons The New School for Design, New York ranked among top five design schools in the world It was in 2004 during a visit to her home while studying at the prestigious National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) that she was attacked with acid by her friend whose marriage proposal was rejected by her. The friend had insisted that she run away with him abandoning her career and family. Monica was a brilliant student and a smart and attractive young woman. But the unfortunate incident destroyed all her dreams in a few minutes and a journey towards a brilliant career was halted as she fought for survival at a private hospital. Being the favourite daughter of a bank officer helped her getting better treatment than many other acid victims can afford but the journey towards recovery and return to normal life was long, tortuous and uncertain. After nearly a year she could start moving in wheelchair. All this time she was subject to acute physical and mental trauma – relatives, friends and acquaintances could hardly recognize her and were suffering equally with her. Being referred to as a victim of acid attack did not help. During the long battle which she bravely fought for 9 years with her family by her side, she lost her main support, her father in June 2013. But her indomitable spirit has kept her going and today she is at the threshold of achieving her life’s dream. But financing the study remains the only hurdle which ASFI is trying hard to overcome on her behalf. ASFI expects generous donation from all for this cause. Please send your donations by cheque to : ACID SURVIVORS FOUNDATION INDIA National Headquarters, 18, Pramathes Barua Sarani, Kolkata 700019 You can also transfer funds electronically to our account as per following details Bank: AXIS Bank Kolkata Main Branch, 7, Shakespeare Sarani, Kolkata 700071 Account No. 913010030009987 Name of Account: ACID SURVIVORS FOUNDATION INDIA IFS Code: UTIB0000005 You can also donate at https://indiegogo/projects/acid-attack-survivor-monica-singh-s-path-to-parsons?show_todos=true
Posted on: Thu, 03 Jul 2014 13:28:25 +0000
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