Synopsis
Dia Mirza's visit to a transformed government school in Mumbai highlights the importance of modern facilities in enhancing student engagement and attendance. The school now boasts clean drinking water, modern toilets, and STEM labs, inspiring students like Riya to embrace learning.Key Takeaways
- Dia Mirza visited a transformed government school.
- The school features modern amenities like clean water and smart classrooms.
- Improved facilities enhance attendance, especially for girls.
- Yuva Unstoppable has transformed over 7,000 schools.
- Students express pride and joy in the new learning environment.
Mumbai, April 16 (NationPress) Actress Dia Mirza visited a government school that has experienced an extraordinary makeover—now equipped with clean drinking water, modern toilets, STEM labs, and smart classrooms.
In her social media post, Dia highlighted the significance of these fundamental yet impactful resources in enhancing school attendance, particularly among girls, while also promoting the overall health and holistic growth of students.
She described the visit as “deeply inspiring,” pointing out how students like Riya, a 9th grader, now feel more motivated, proud, and eager to learn due to the revitalized school setting. The actress posted a video of her school visit on Instagram, featuring the uplifting song 'Ek Zindagi' from the film Angrezi Medium.
The video illustrates students actively participating in their classrooms, interacting with 3D science models in the STEM lab, and engaging in sports activities with great enthusiasm.
In her caption, Dia stated, “What does access to clean drinking water, clean toilets, and STEM education have to do with better attendance for girls, improved health, and holistic development in children? - Everything! This is why the work of @yuva_unstoppable and @iamitabhshah is so vital. Visiting their 7001st transformed government school was a deeply inspiring experience.”
She further added, “Riya, a 9th grader, joyfully expressed, ‘We had never heard of smart classrooms and STEM labs before. Now we love coming to school and learning through audio-video formats alongside 3D science models in the STEM lab. Access to new sports equipment has made our school days much more enjoyable. Now my school feels like a modern institution, and I take pride in sharing this experience with friends and family.’ Yuva Unstoppable, a leading India-US NGO, has transformed over 7,000 schools, positively affecting 8 million lives across 25 states, with support from over 100 corporate and philanthropic partners. You can join their mission to empower the next generation! A special thanks to @irfanpathan_official for advocating this cause and inspiring many others to participate in this movement.”
On the professional side, Dia Mirza recently appeared in the inspiring road trip movie “Dhak Dhak” and the thrilling web series “IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack.” She also starred in the Netflix film “Nadaaniyan.”
