By Nina Smith | Executive Director
Dear GlobalGiver,
If you were to visit Hamro Ghar today, you might lock eyes with 10-year-old Kumari.
Born in a small village with four siblings, Kumari’s family moved to the city where her father found work in construction. Her life changed dramatically when her father was imprisoned. She doesn’t know why he was arrested – only that it forced her mother to borrow money, creating a debt that Kumari’s work in a carpet factory was meant to clear. After dropping out of school, Kumari begin working from 4am to 9pm. She sometimes suffered from headaches, a common side effect from working in dusty and dimly-lit spaces.
GoodWeave found Kumari during a routine inspection on June 17th and she has been living and learning at Hamro Ghar ever since. While shy at first, her smile – when it comes – really does light up a room. Her teachers describe her as an outgoing, intelligent child with a positive attitude and an eagerness to study. She loves to sing, and hopes to one day become a doctor to serve those in need.
When I met Kumari during a visit to Hamro Ghar in the fall, I had the privilege of meeting her and seeing how far she has come since the day she was found in the factory. It’s because of your support that Kumari now has a safe space to heal, play, and learn – and dream about the future. Thank you!
There’s one more update that I’d like to share. As GoodWeave’s expertise has grown, we have begun to expand our model into new sectors. One of these new initiatives, Better Brick Nepal, involves Nepal’s brick industry, in which children comprise an estimated one-third of the workforce. When unaccompanied children are found in and removed from the brick kilns that participate in Better Brick Nepal, they too will need a safe place to call home along the path to rehabilitation. We are grateful that Hamro Ghar can provide the support these children will need alongside those rescued from carpet looms. Your continuing support will help us to ensure that Hamro Ghar’s staff has the capacity to support the wide variety of needs of these children.
Thanks again for all you do to help children like Kumari have a brighter, more hopeful future!
With gratitude,
Nina
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