Needy Students, Emergency Relief | Grade 9 | Jiri
Muna Sherpa, from the remote village of Jiri-Nepal, has been battling with Thyroid diseases since childhood. This condition has had a devastating impact on both her physical and mental health, inhibiting her growth and development. With limited resources and financial constraints, it seemed impossible for Muna to access the medical care she needed until she shared her story with ICEF-Taiwan and SCH.
For almost a decade, these organizations have been providing Muna with essential medical treatment and care, enabling her to travel to Kathmandu for regular check-ups and timely medication. Although her condition cannot be cured, it can be managed through consistent medication. The unwavering support of SCH and ICEF-Taiwan has been a lifeline for Muna, covering all her medical, food, and travel expenses, and providing her with a monthly scholarship to help her pursue her dreams.
But more than just financial support, Muna has found love, care, and concern from these organizations. They have become a family to her, providing her with the emotional support she needs to keep fighting. Muna’s story is a testament to the power of compassion and the profound impact it can have on someone’s life.
Her Family
There are 5 members in her family: her parents, 2 younger sisters, and herself. Muna is the eldest child in her family. Her father’s name is Angdawa Sherpa, mother’s name is Sonam Sherpa. Younger sisters’ names are Pasleki and Chheki Sherpa, 14 and 3 years old respectively. They study in grade 9 and nursery classes. Her younger sister studies in upper grade while Muna studies in grade 7.
Her father is in Malaysia working for more than 2-3 years. 1 year back, her father was forced to return to Nepal as he got injured while working. He broke his arm, got surgery, and rest for more than 6 months. Remittance is the major income in her family. Besides that, her mother works in farming and animal husbandry.Covid-19 has hit hard to everyone and they are the ones who are suffering the most. Her father is jobless in Malaysia and her mother could not go to the market to sell vegetables and animal products in the market because of covid-19 pandemic. It has been more than 2 years Coronavirus entered Nepal and the situation is still the same.
