Home: Nayabazar, Kathmandu, Bagmati

Education: Masters of Public Administration, John Jay College, City University of New York, USA

I was raised by my mother, who is a single parent. I have many fun memories as a child. I loved Saturdays because it meant both my parents would be home. My mother would cook up a feast and my entire family would sit together to watch movies. But in a way I have always felt that I had to grow up before my friends because I had the added responsibility of taking care of my two sisters while my mother was away at work.

I was an average student but my mother believed I could do so much better. My teachers were friendly and with their help I steadily did better in my studies. A good base helped me get a scholarship to study in the US, which allowed me to explore my personality and my limits. In graduate school, I met some amazing professors who helped me understand what I wanted in life and showed me how to approach it.

Growing up in Kathmandu, I am familiar with the sight of street children. Every time I saw them, I wished I could help them in some way. When I got to know more about Teach For Nepal, I knew what I had to do to prevent more children from ending up in streets. I will consider having accomplished my mission as a Fellow, if I can help a few children to follow their dreams and guide them to a better future.