Boys
Arjun (16 years)"Life in the village (Nar) is very difficult. There are no facilities and I was farming and taking care of animals. I wanted to do more, I want to help my village develop. I want to help people and that's why I want to become a doctor."
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"I was a monk before, but I didn't really like it. Here things are better: good study, reading and good food. My mother is a farmer in the village and my father left the family behind, so this is the only way for me to receive education."
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Deepak (9 years)"Before I had to help my parents with their work. Cleaning the dishes and cook for the family they are working for. My life now is much better. I can read and play together with other children. I don't have to work anymore."
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Ubraj (12 years)When Ubraj was 8 he climbed in an electricity pole and got electrocuted. His arm needed to be amputated. His father decided that his son is useless with one arm and didn't want to take care of him anymore. For Ubraj' own safety and a better future he is studying in the GM School.
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Tashi (9 years)Just like many village people Tashi's parents are farmers as well and don't have the means to pay for a government or boarding school. "I do like my village Phu, but I want to do the best for my study."
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Yongden (6 years)Yongden comes from a farmers family, his parents believe there is no future for him in the village. Yongden dreams of becoming a professional cricket player.
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Suman (5 years)Suman joined the school recently. His father requested Sonam to admit him, because there is no school in the village and they don't have the funds to send him to a boarding school. Suman's father is an old friend of Sonam.
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Pema (4 years)Pema's parents have a healthproblem which makes them unable to speak. This causes big problems, because they are not able to communicate with their child. His parents are always away in the fields looking goats and sheeps. So with no education and no proper parental care, the opportunities for Pema in the GM School are much better.
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Demba (4 years)
Demba is Pasang's little brother. He just joined the children's home
and will attend school from coming march.
and will attend school from coming march.