By Erika Narkiewicz | Karuna Trust
Shubu, 5, a student at the Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Cultural Institute (ITBCI), is just like any other child that age: curious, energetic and wanting to play. You would never know the extreme domestic situation she experienced in her young life. Thankfully, she is too young to remember and with the support of ITBCI and her mother, Sanjaya, Shubu’s life is looking very different.
Shubu’s father was violent towards Shubu and Sanjaya in a way that left permanent scars and led to his imprisonment. Becoming a single mother in extreme poverty, Sanjaya did not know where to turn. However, when ITBCI heard of her story, they offered a tuition to Shubu once she was old enough for kindergarten, as well as a place to live for her mother and her. Sanjaya was able to find a job as a cleaner in the school and to begin life anew. Things are still hard. But, with tuition and all the necessary stationery paid for, as well as several nutritious meals a day for Shubu. Sanjaya has even begun saving for the future.
“Now I always know she can be safe and happy” says Sanjaya. Seeing Shubu play and learn, her past seems very far away.
Now thanks to your support, Shubu’s future is something to look forward to.
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