Ongchen’s Journey: From Despair to Hope Through Education
On the porch of a quiet hostel nestled in the Himalayas, 14-year-old Ongchen sits with a serene smile — experiencing a feeling of peace that was absent for much of his young life. Ongchen grew up in a remote village, where poverty cast a shadow over his family’s daily life. His father struggled to earn enough […]
Breaking Barriers and Building Dreams: Pemu’s Journey
Pemu’s life began amid challenges most of us can hardly imagine. Growing up in a home shadowed by poverty, her father’s disability (he has only one arm), and her mother’s hearing impairment, Pemu faced hardships at every turn. Alcoholism gripped her parents, and their home was often filled with strife and bitter quarrels. This difficult […]
