The Dr Leela Scholars Programme supports girls at critical stages in their education journey. Depending on individual needs, this may include:
Support is delivered in partnership with trusted local educators and community leaders to ensure it is relevant, respectful and sustainable.
The Dr Leela Scholars Programme is grounded in a belief-led model of impact.
Rather than focusing solely on access, we prioritise the conditions that allow girls to thrive:
This approach recognises that education is not just about attendance, but about how a girl experiences herself, her potential and her future.
The Dr Leela Scholars Programme supports girls who:
Selection is carried out in close collaboration with local partners who understand each girl’s context, challenges and strengths.
The Dr Leela Scholars Programme goes beyond financial support. It is rooted in belief, responsibility and a long-term commitment to each girl’s future.
Dr Leela Mehta dedicated her life to women’s health, care, and advocacy. She believed deeply in the power of education, encouragement, and dignity to change outcomes for women and girls.
The Dr Leela Scholars Programme honours her legacy by investing in futures shaped by belief, opportunity, and long-term care.
When a girl is supported to continue her education, the impact extends beyond her alone.
Families, siblings, and communities benefit from increased confidence, knowledge, and leadership. The Dr Leela Scholars Programme is designed with this wider, generational impact in mind.
Iron Lady Foundation is dedicated to providing essential resources and educational opportunities for children and women, educating, uplifting and enabling them to reach their full potential.
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