Rima’s Glowing Confidence Through Education

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. Education acts as a catalyst for breaking the cycle of poverty in impoverished communities in Nepal and we continue to advocate its accessibility for more girls each year. You can learn more about CVP here.

Rima happily cleaning a basin

One of our beneficiaries is Rima (16) from Barahathawa Municipality. Her father, the supposed breadwinner is an alcoholic who only makes it more difficult for their family to survive. Moreover, Nepali communities are highly discriminatory towards women, as many locals believe that women are less worthy of education and are often limited to domestic roles. Due to these personal, socioeconomic, and cultural hindrances, Rima was forced to drop out of third grade.

When we met Rima, we immediately felt her profound desire to learn. We offered her a way back to school and she could not contain her excitement! She did not only learn through academics, but she also learned about important health and hygiene to teach her siblings and the other children in their community.

Despite her parents’ traditional beliefs and initial qualms about sending her to school, they were able to appreciate the joy and transformative power that education brings to their daughter. They saw the holistic growth and the glow of confidence that only empowered people could acquire radiating through Rima. What warms our heart so much is how our help did not stop with Rima—it also extended to her sisters who are now more likely encouraged to be in school because of her!

Rima and her mother

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