A More Balanced World

From Reluctant Student to Rising Engineer💚

Born into hardship in rural Ethiopia, Newal, one of the first students to receive scholarship from A More Balanced World, entered elementary school in 2010 with hesitation, unsure of her abilities. But with steady support, year by year, she made remarkable progress.

Today, that hesitant young girl has grown into a confident, capable woman. Now on the brink of her graduation with a degree in Survey Engineering, Newal’s journey is a testament to the power of persistence and proof that opportunity, once given, can awaken incredible potential.

Dignity through the Power of Education💚

A bright and committed young man from Afghanistan, Mujadidin has built his life around the belief that education can illuminate even the most uncertain paths.

After completing High School, he moved to Iran, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science. On campus, Mujadidin immersed himself in research and writing. His academic focus gradually sharpened around China’s foreign policy and its growing impact on Central Asia and Afghanistan, a topic he hopes to explore at the graduate level.
 
Mujadidin’s university life was not limited to his own studies. He became a bridge-builder within the Afghan student community, helping new students navigate academic life. For two years, he served as the editor of Afghanistan Political Science, and played an active leadership role in the central Afghan Students’ Association. These experiences shaped not only his academic identity but also his commitment to service and collective progress.
 
His journey however, has not been easy. Financial pressure has been a constant challenge, and the difficulties faced by his homeland have weighed heavily on him. Yet he has never allowed these realities to dim his resolve.
 
As he pursues a master’s degree in International Relations, in Pakistan, A More Balanced World stands beside him, recognizing his unwavering belief in the power of knowledge. With this support, he moves forward with confidence—determined to serve his family, uplift his community, and contribute to a more balanced and humane world.

Selamawit, our A-student in
Ethiopia will be sitting for the national university entrance exam in a few weeks!

🛠️ From a young age, Joel’s passion for fixing things was evident—he’d disassemble and reassemble items with ease. Now in his second year of high school, he dreams of becoming an Electrician. Despite challenges, including his parents’ mental illness, Joel has found support and care from the PCE Foundation in Uganda 🍃

“The Power of WE Lies in Our Shared Vision, Compassion, and Cooperation”

The family of 2 of our students in Uganda. The mother and the oldest son on the far right of the photo.💚💚

Indian-American Community for a more balanced world!💚

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A bright and compassionate young woman from Karnataka, India, Varsha is chasing her dream of a college education despite overwhelming financial hardship.

Her mother works for an NGO, while her father, with no stable job, takes on any work he can find. With limited resources, Varsha remains determined to create a better future.

Now a student at Jain School of Commerce in Bangalore, she is pursuing a Bachelor of Computer Applications and living in a hostel far from home.

Varsha was introduced to ‘A More Balanced World’ by our partner organization, ‘Small Acts for Sustainability’ who met her at a youth workshop where Varsha volunteered. Her intelligence and kindness made a lasting impression. In conversation, Varsha spoke of her desire to attend college, be able to one day support her mother, and address the challenges women face—challenges she has witnessed firsthand through her mother’s struggles.

Varsha represents the spirit of courage and hope that drives real change—and we’re honored to walk this path with her.