CVP: Former Child Bride Graduates and Learns Japanese
Forced into child marriage at 15, Ritika overcame shame and hardship with support from her family and our Captivating Village Program.
Forced into child marriage at 15, Ritika overcame shame and hardship with support from her family and our Captivating Village Program.
Mose, a bright and determined student, dreams of becoming a doctor after witnessing her illiterate parents face discrimination at a hospital.
Indira Gurung longed for personal and financial independence. With determination, she started her business through our My Business, My Freedom program.
Through our Manila Slum Program, Jei returned to school and graduated, while her mother, Jing, completed a cookery course and is now seeking stable work.
We conducted a needs assessment in Panchkhal and uncovered challenges in the community, including a troubling rise in suicide rates linked to child marriage.
Families like Legu’s are just one emergency away from extreme poverty. During our visit, Legu shared how the pigs have eased her financial burden.
Recently, we conducted programs on vegetable farming and animal husbandry, equipping women in Nepali communities with vital skills for economic independence.
Abo Mu'erza plans to continue raising chickens, using the income to support her children’s education and grow her business, alleviating her family’s financial burden.