Home: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Bagmati

Education: Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication, Khwopa College of Engineering, Nepal

Growing up in a wealthier family in a remote village I remember as a child becoming aware of the economic differences between our family and others. I observed the lifestyle of extremely poor families. Because of illiteracy and unawareness they never bothered to send their children to the nearby school. They were unaware of personal hygiene and cleanliness. Even as a child I thought, why so? Why these big differences in the lifestyles of human beings? At the time I could not do anything except feeling sorry for them and showing them my deep sympathy. I was such a little kid and I could not even communicate with them in their language. But now I am a TFN fellow and hope that I will be able to make a change in society and help the underprivileged community. I will do my best to make parents and guardians of younger kids aware of the importance of being literate. That it is not only for earning a living but also for being wise enough to make better decisions in life, for saving yourself from being cheated. I hope those kids I teach will go on to contribute to the development of the nation in whatever they do.