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Founder Sudha Varghese talks about the mission of Prerna, which means "inspiration" in Hindi.
Student Poonam hopes to be a teacher so she can help other Dalit girls.
Karate champion Lakshmi has come a long way from her Indian slum.
Jyoti, a Dalit girl who dreams of being a police officer.
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