Where are they now

Anita (now 23 years) passed her School Leaving Certificate in high 1st Division in 2013, then successfully completed Science at college in 2015. She then got a job as a teacher in a private school, gave tuition classes for the children in the slums and simultaneously studied a Bachelor in Social Work, which she successfully completed in 2018. Following that she achieved an impressive 7 (out of maximum 9) in IELTS and has recently gone to Australia to undertake her Master’s Degree!

Anita Masters in Social Work in Aust

Khim Maya (now 21 years) passed her School Leaving Certificate high in 1st Division in 2014, and then completed Science in 2016 after winning a scholarship to college. Since graduating, she has undertaken a computing course, worked as a teacher, and given after school tuition to her school students. She recently left her teaching job to follow her dream, and has opened her own calligraphy centre.

Khim Maya Own calligraphy centre/Teacher

Ganesh (now 21 years) passed his SLC in 1st Division in 2014, and completed a 3-year Diploma Health Assistant in 2017. Since graduating he has kept himself busy and gained as much experience as possible; he undertook almost six months volunteering as an assistant to a doctor, worked as a Secondary level English Teacher, and is now working in a Polyclinic. He is preparing for Public Service Commission and applying for health projects in Nepal. He is serving as a Club Secretary for Sunrise Youth Club (SYC); a graduate youth led platform, and lives with friends.

Ganesh Health worker (Health Assistant Grad)

Sudha (now 20 years) passed her School Leaving Certificate in high 1st Division in 2015, and just completed a 3-year Diploma in PCL Nursing. She was recently certified as a Registered Staff Nurse after passing her exams, and now has a job at a private hospital.

Sudha Qualified Nurse

Pasang (now 25 years) passed his School Leaving Certificate in 2011 in 1st Division, then Management (computer science) at college in 2013. Since then he has been working as a Teacher and school Accountant. He is now married to another lovely teacher and they have a 3-year old son.

Pasang Teacher, husband and father

Chirring (now 21 years) passed her School Leaving Certificate in 2nd Division in 2014, and then completed Humanities at college 2016. After graduation, she undertook a computing course and is now in 3rd year at university. Chirring is hearing impaired, making her achievements even more remarkable!

Chirring 3rd year Bachelor of Arts

Saugat (now 24 years) passed his SLC in 2012 with a Distinction, then successfully completed Science at college in 2014. He then returned to his village and has been working there as a Science Teacher since, and caring for his younger sister and mother who has a mental health condition.

Saugat School Teacher & 3rd year bachelor

Marium (now 21 years) passed her School Leaving Certificate in high 2nd Division in 2015, and then completed Education at college with Major English in 1st division in 2017. She took dance classes for 6 months as she wants to be a dance teacher, and has been working as a teacher in a boarding school whilst studying at university. Marium is also now full time guardian of her younger siblings.

Marium 2nd year Bachelor in Education

Roshan (now 25 years) passed his SLC in 2011 in 1st Division, then got a scholarship for a 3-year Diploma at an Engineering College in Kathmandu, which he successfully completed in 2014. Since then he has been working as a Sub Engineer with an NGO. Roshan also got married in 2017 and lives with his wife.

Roshan Civil Engineer with NGO

Palsen Lama (now 23 years) passed her School Leaving Certificate in 2013 in 1st Division, then Management at college in 2015. Since then she has been working in an organic food cafe and is in now in 3rd year of Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work.

Palsen 3rd year Bachelor in Social Work and Organic Food Cafe

Ashish (now 22 years) passed his School Leaving Certificate in 2013 in 1st Division, then Management at college in 2015. He then worked in sales and took dance class in Nepal before going to Japan in 2017. He studied Japanese, then completed a 1 year course in Social Work (in Japanese!), and is planning to go on to further study and continue with part time work.

Ashish Japanese and Social work in Japan

Lasang (now 24 years) passed her School Leaving Certificate in 2013 in high 1st Division, then Science at college in 2015. Following that she volunteered in Monastery for 3 years, teaching them language, and started studying Chinese. She has also recently started a Bachelor in Social Work.

Lasang 1st year Bachelor of Social Work and Chinese

Lal (now 25 years) passed his SLC in 2013 in 1st Division, then successfully completed Management at college in 2015. During college, he did a 3-month chef course, followed by job training in the kitchen of a hotel in the tourist centre of Kathmandu. Since then he has been working in a café as a waiter, chef and barrister.

Lal Chef and Barista

Sujata Rana (24 years) passed her School Leaving Certificate (SLC, year 10) in 2011 in 1st Division, then completed Management at college in 2013, majoring in Hotel Management. During college she worked part time in a hotel in the tourist centre of Kathmandu, and then moved to the Accounts Department for a couple of years. To further broaden her experience she took up a job with Etihad in Dubai.

Sujata Working with Etihad Airlines

Palden (now 19 years) passed his School Leaving Certificate in 1st Division (73%) in 2015, and then completed Computer Science at College in 2017. He is now in 2nd year of a 3-year degree.

Palden 2nd year Bachelor of Business Studies

Anita (now 18 years) passed her School Leaving Certificate with A+ Grade (90%) in 2016, and is now in 3rd year of a 3-year Diploma course. She is doing her clinical practice across various hospitals and gaining broad practical experience. Anita lives with her family.

Anita 3rd year PCL Nursing

Isak (now 20 years) passed his School Leaving Certificate with B Grade (67%) in 2016, and college in 2018. He is now in first year at university, studying Education, majoring in English. Isak lives with his older brother.

Isak 1st year Bachelor of Education

Laxmi, (now 22 years) along with siblings Sujata and Ranjit Rana graduated from college) in 2013 then worked as a teacher in a private school and took dance class. In 2017, she along with her siblings, went to work with Etihad in Dubai. A foot in the door, for Laxmi, whose dream is to become an international air hostess!

Laxmi Working with Etihad Airlines

Buddhiman (now 21 years) passed his SLC in 1st Division in 2014, and then completed Management at college in 2016. He worked at a Korean Physiotherapy centre for a couple of years and is now discovering the beauty of the mountains in Nepal through being a trekking guide.

Buddhiman Trekking Guide (college grad)

Niruta (now 20 years) passed her SLC with B Grade (72%) in 2016, and then completed Management at college in 2018. During college, she worked as a receptionist and gave tuition classes, and is now  working at a supermarket as a Cashier.

Niruta Cashier at Supermarket (college grad)

Diwaker (now 19 years) passed his School Leaving Certificate (SLC) with A Grade (84%) in 2016, and is now in 3rd year of a 3-year Diploma course. He undertook 45 days training in electrical wiring and repairing after SLC, which helped him decide to pursue the 3-year diploma. Diwaker lives with his younger brother, aunt and cousins.

Diwaker 3rd year Electrical Engineering Overseer

Nikita (now 18 years) passed her SLC with A Grade (80%) in 2016, and is now in 3rd year of a 3-year diploma. She is doing her clinical practice across various hospitals and gaining broad practical experience. Nikita lives with her mother.

Nikita 3rd year PCL Nursing Diploma

Raj Kumar (now 17 years) passed his Secondary Education Exams with A Grade (80%) in 2017, and is now in 2nd year of a 3-year Diploma course. Apart from his study, he is serving as Sunrise Youth Club (SYC) Treasurer, a graduate youth led platform.

Rajkumar 2nd year PCL Pharmacy

Susmita (now 17 years) passed her Secondary Education Exams (SEE) with A Grade (85%) in 2017, and is now in 2nd year A-Level Course. After SEE, she also did a month volunteer teaching. Apart from her study, she is serving as an Immediate Past President of Sunrise Youth Club (SYC), a graduate youth led platform. Susmita lives with her aunt.

Sushmita 2nd year A-Levels

Dhandev (now 17 years) passed his Secondary Education Exams with B Grade (70%) in 2017, and is now in 2nd year of a 3-year Diploma course. Apart from his study, he is serving as Vice-President of Sunrise Youth Club (SYC), a graduate youth led platform. Dhandev lives with his mother.

Dhandev 2nd year Civil Engineering Overseer

Laxmi (now 18 years) passed her Secondary Education Exams (SEE) with B Grade (70%) in 2017, and is now in 2nd year of a 3-year Diploma course. After her SEE she volunteered for a month as a Teacher.  Apart from her study, she is actively involved in Sunrise Youth Club (SYC) as an Executive Board member, a graduate youth led platform. Laxmi lives with her younger sister and aunt.

Laxmi 2nd year PCL Lab Technician

Bishal (now 18 years) passed his Secondary Education Exams with A Grade (84%) in 2017, and is now in 2nd year at college. After SEE he also undertook one and half month work experience at Mobile and Watch Repair Centre. Apart from his study, he is serving as an Immediate Past President of Sunrise Youth Club (SYC), a graduate youth led platform. Bishal lives with his brothers, aunt and her family.

Bishal 2nd year Management at college

Arati (now 18 years) passed her Secondary Education Exams (SEE) with B Grade (68%) in 2017, and is now in 2nd year at college. After SEE she also volunteered for a month at the primary school in her village and worked part time at a local café for a year. Apart from her study, she is serving as an Executive Board for Sunrise Youth Club (SYC); a graduate youth led platform. Arati lives with her older sister and her family.

Arati 2nd year Management at college

Sanjeeev (now 19 years) passed his Secondary Education Exams (SEE) with B+ Grade (74%) in 2017, and is now in 2nd year at college. He undertook basic computer training between SEE and college to broaden his skills. Apart from his study, he is serving as President for Sunrise Youth Club (SYC); a graduate youth led platform and doing part time internship at a local restaurant. Sanjeev lives with his uncle and family.

Sanjeev 2nd year Education at college

Sadumaya (now 18 years) passed her Secondary Education Exams (SEE) with B Grade (63%) in 2017, and is now in 2nd year at college. In between SEE and college she undertook a month volunteering as teacher. Apart from her study, she is serving as an Executive Board for Sunrise Youth Club (SYC); a graduate youth led platform, and works in sales at an upmarket outdoor clothing store. Sadhumaya lives with her cousin.

Sadhumaya 2nd year Humanities at college

Shankerman (now 19 years) passed his Secondary Education Exams (SEE) with B Grade (70%) in 2017, and is in 2nd year at college. He worked at a water factory for 3 months in between SEE and college. Apart from his study, he is serving as an Executive Board for Sunrise Youth Club (SYC); a graduate youth led platform. Shankerman lives with his siblings.

Shankerman 2nd year Management at college