By Eimi Olson | Project Leader
“Birsha” was only three years old when her father died; and when she turned six, her mother also passed away – leaving her orphaned. Though Birsha’s elderly aunt and uncle took her in, they are unable to work because of their old age. Their entire family of six relies on Birsha’s adult cousin for support – but his work hardly brings enough money home to provide for everybody.
Then, in 2015, the earthquake and floods that devastated the homes of so many families in Nepal also destroyed Birsha’s new home. As the entire family of six moved into one rented room, daily life became a struggle, and it compromised Birsha’s ability to prioritize school.
With NYF’s Kinship Care now covering her school expenses, Birsha has been able to focus on her studies and improve her grades. Birsha recently completed (and passed!) the School Education Examination (SEE) and hopes to study economics in the future.
Thanks for helping Birsha, and others like her, stay in school!
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