Every year, hundreds of students in Nepal are compelled to leave school due to their family conditions. According to statistics, 4.8% of students in Nepal still leave school each year. Among these students was Gyanu Khatri, a 14-year-old girl from Jughu, whose life was turned upside down after the sudden death of her father. Gyanu had been one of the brightest and most intelligent students in her class, but this tragic event shattered her dreams. As the eldest child, she had to take on the responsibility of caring for her younger siblings and helping her mother with household chores, as her mother was now the sole breadwinner.
Gyanu in her school uniform
Gyanu shares, “After my dad died, my mom had to work every day for money. I had to leave school to take care of my brothers and sisters and help at home. It was hard for my mom to do everything, so she had to ask me to quit school. I was really sad, but I wanted my brothers and sisters to keep going to school. I took care of them and worked with my mom to help with money.
One day, my teachers and someone from Captivating Nepal came to our house and convinced my mom to let me go back to school. Captivating Nepal helped me with school things and the chance to keep studying. Now I’m back in school, in 7th grade, and helping my mom at home. Because of Captivating Nepal, I want to do well in school and follow my dreams.”
We are grateful to our generous donors for helping more underprivileged Nepali girls like Gyanu go back to the classrooms through this project. We look forward to seeing more communities transformed, one changed life at a time.
HELP US CREATE MORE IMPACT
In 2024, the Captivating Village Program initiative reached 21 villages in Nepal. Every time $5,000 in funding is secured from a generous donor (or group of donors), another village program can be planned and implemented. Our team then keeps you updated on the difference you are making possible. Interested in learning more? Contact our CEO directly, andrewc@captivating.org, for more details. He’d love to hear from you.
Our Partners
Forced into child marriage at 15, Ritika overcame shame and hardship with support from her family and our Captivating Village Program.
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We conducted a needs assessment in Panchkhal and uncovered challenges in the community, including a troubling rise in suicide rates linked to child marriage.
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Some girls cannot pursue education, but it does not mean that learning stops there. Our Captivating Village Program (CVP) aims to provide out-of-school girls with a vital opportunity to continue their education in alternative learning environments.
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When we first met Neeta a few months ago in Nepal, she lacked confidence and had low self-esteem.
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We started a Women’s Reproductive and Child Health Camp around different areas in Gaurishankar Rural Municipality in October, and November 2023, and April this year.
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Ritu is one of the girls that we support through the Captivating Village Program (CVP) in Nepal.
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