Safe to Grow, Protecting Nepali Children after EQ

Since the devastating earthquake over two years ago, more and more children have flocked to Pokhara in search of a better life.  Sadly the reality is that the majority of them are much worse off.

However, we would like to share with you the success of one of our boys from the street shelter.  Sabin (not his real name) is currently 11 years old and has been living in our centre for the last eight months.  We found Sabin on the streets of Pokhara, where he had been living for over 6 months.

His father left before he was born and his step-father was unwilling to care for him, so he was sent by his mum to a relative in the city. This ‘aunt’ used to beat him most days and Sabin ended up running away and living on the street.

We encouraged Sabin to attend our non-formal education classes, which have been especially formulated to get kids back into main stream education. Sabin then started to stay in the centre and was able to join the local government school midway through the academic year. He has just completed his end of year exams and we are delighted to report he has been attending regularly and came first in his class.  This is an amazing achievement, considering 8 months ago he was sniffing glue to stave off hunger and living rough on the street.

Our next aim is to reintegrate Sabin back with his family. This process has begun and Sabin has made a couple of visits with the support from our staff.  This photo shows him with his mother, step-father and younger brother on one of these visits.

Thank you so much for your support, without which we could never have achieved what we have.  

Many thanks and best wishes

 

The Kidasha Team