Who is Manisha?
“How many hours do you study at home, Manisha?”
“3 hours.”
“3 hours? That is a lot.”
“I spend 2 hours for homework, and 1 hour for self-study.”
She is a 13-year-old girl, living in a remote village in Nepal. Her daily routine is like this; She gets up at 5 AM and studies for an hour. She helps her housework while preparing for going to school. She leaves home before 9AM, walking to school for more that an hour. After classes are finished at 4 PM, again she spends more than an hour to get home, and helps housework such as plowing fields and cooking dinner. It is only after she finishes eating dinner that she can work on 2-hour-study. She goes to bed at 10 PM.
Her name is Manisha Basnet, a bright and hardworking 13-year-old girl, residing in Nishankhe, Thulachhap, Siddhicharan Municipality, Okhaldhunga, Nepal. She’s currently in the 7th grade at Raktamala Basic School, Jordhara.
“You really want to be a lawyer?”
“Yes.”
“Is there anyone who became a lawyer around your village?”
“No, but I seriously want to be a lawyer.”
Manisha talks about her dream confidently both at school and at home. She knows that she has to keep studying at least until getting a Bachelor degree.
Despite her strong desire. her family’s income presents challenges in ensuring Manisha has all the resources she needs to thrive.
Family & Challenges
There are 7 family members in Manisha’s family, including her grandparents, parents, and her sisters. Her father Nabaraj Basnet is now living in another town to make their end meet. “He is working in a factory to support our family, but even though he is doing so, our monthly income is only from 10,000 NRP to 12,000 NRS (from 73 USD to 87 USD)”, Manisha’s mother Indira Basnet says in a gloomy look. Their income seems be less than the half of the average in Nepal. “I know I need to give education to all of my three daughters, but we have much difficulty in this village here.”
Here are some of the key challenges they face:
- Balancing Needs: they need to carefully balance expenses like food, housing, clothing, education, and healthcare for all four family members.
- Supporting Future Goals: Manisha’s dream of becoming a lawyer requires her to stay in school. The family needs support to ensure she can achieve these goals.
The Need for Sponsorship
Sponsorship is important for Manisha. It will provide her with:
- Essential School Supplies: This includes books, stationery, and a school uniform, ensuring she has the tools she needs to learn.
- Resources for achieving her dream: Supporting to prepare for the academic requirements for becoming a lawyer.
- Access to Healthcare: Ensuring she can get medical attention when she needs it.
The Impact of Sponsorship
Sponsoring Manisha will have a truly transformative effect on her life, her family, and her community. It will:
- Keep her in School: Providing the resources she needs to continue her education and pursue her dream of joining the army.
- Support her Dreams: Helping Manisha develop her talents and prepare for a career as a lawyer.
- Ease the Family’s Burden: Reducing the financial strain on her family, allowing them to use their resources more effectively.
- Empower a Future Leader: Helping Manisha build her confidence, develop valuable skills, and become a positive force in her community and country.
Conclusion
Manisha Basnet is a promising young girl with a strong desire to learn and succeed. She dreams of overcoming any obstacles and building a brighter future for herself and her family. Sponsorship will give her the stability and the opportunities she needs to achieve her full potential. \
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Your support can be the key to unlocking Manisha’s potential. By sponsoring her, you’re not just helping one girl; you’re investing in a brighter future for her family and her entire community. Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a real and lasting difference in Manisha’s life.
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