Salima Khan, a 92-year-old great-grandmother affectionately known as Amma, is challenging stereotypes one letter at a time at the Chawli primary school in Bulandshahr, Northern India. Despite struggles with walking and cataracts, she has become a beacon of hope in an area where about 30% of women are illiterate, inspiring women of all ages to enroll in school. "The teacher taught me everything." said Amma, "I can do the counting and read too." Through commitment and sheer willpower, she has not only dared to dream but has also sparked a ripple effect of learning in her community. As she prepares for the national literacy exam, her headteacher, Pratibha Sharma, expresses hope for the impact it may have: "People have hopes that she will continue to inspire all of us to tread the path of learning, come what may."
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