It is always a delight for us to witness new faces entering our Captivating Village Development Program (CVP) in Nepal. Plenty of students were able to join us in various villages this year and we are happy to share the stories of three of these girls from Daduwa.
Twin sisters Ganga and Jamuna (12) are 7th graders who live in their aunt’s house. Their parents have not been present since their childhood. Both of their mother and father remarried when they were just young and left them to their aunt. The parents did not even attempt to reach out and send them any form of financial support. If it were not for their aunt, they would have roamed the dangerous streets with no food to eat or school to attend.
Recently, their aunt underwent a head surgery which resulted in the loss of vision in her eyes. This crisis made them undergo a grave financial setback, making it even more difficult to buy school supplies and uniforms.
Asmi (12) is in 7th grade in the same school as Ganga and Jamuna. She lived in a destitute family of 4. While her parents are present, one of them is also a huge part of the crisis. Her father is a drunk and gambling addict, while her mother tirelessly works as a cow milk seller. Despite her mother’s efforts, the money she made did not do much to provide for the children.
Our program was able to greatly help ease some of the problems these girls face. We may not solve their parents’ problems, but we were able to make it possible to keep them in school. The three children are very grateful for our help, and we hope that this act of kindness will truly change their lives—despite them starting a difficult one.
Staff member assisting the twins
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.
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