Mehjbin is studying in the 10 standard at the Manav Gulzar community center, and is exceptional in both her studies and in other activities. Apart from her love for reading and her skilled hand at applying henna, Mehjbin really stands out as she is always doing small, thoughtful acts for others.

Mehjbin is the eldest of three sisters and one brother. Her father is a rickshaw driver, but uses the little money he earns to support his alcohol addiction rather than his family. Her mother works really long, hard days making kites and earns 60 rupees per day, which often falls short in providing the family's needs. To help support her family, Mehjbin sometimes earns by applying henna. Once, she worked for three nights until 3 am each day. With the 300 rupees she earned, Mejhbin bought a second-hand bicycle that she could ride to school and help her mom buy groceries.

One day at the center we gave 50 rupees to each of our children, with the condition that they should use the money for someone outside of their family and friends. There was deep purpose behind this experiment. We wanted them to understand and experience doing an act of kindness for others. The money was just a means to enable the process.

When Mejhbin visited her family’s village during Diwali (a Hindu festival), she noticed a family sitting outside of their small home, looking at the celebrations around them. Curious as to why they were not celebrating, she walked over and talked to them. Mejhbin learned that they were sitting outside because they had no oil to light the lamp inside their house, and they did not have any money to buy firecrackers to partake in the Diwali celebration. Mehjbin decided to use her 50 rupees to buy firecrackers for the children, along with some oil. She also spent more time with them, talking and celebrating with the family. She shared that she experienced the happiness that comes from helping others.