SCH students | Grade 11 | Sindupalchowk
“My grandfather is like my father. He raised me. Now he is too old and cannot work on the farm. So, I will study hard and take of him as he took care of me.” -Lakpa Sherpa Salaka
Lakpa Sherpa was born in the remote village of Sindupalchowk, called Tembathang. There are still no roads, or electricity in that village. Lack of job and earnings, and remote places lead his family to India, in search of a better life, but the challenges didn’t end there. He was just a young boy when his life took a tragic turn. The loss of his father in a car accident left him and his family struggling to navigate life on their own. Upon returning to their village in Sindupalchowk, Lakpa’s mother remarried, and he found himself living with his grandfather while his elder sister lived with their mother.
However, life took another difficult turn when the earthquake hit Nepal in 2015. In the aftermath of the disaster, many children were left without homes or families to care for them. Lakpa was among those rescued and brought to the Kathmandu by Nepal Army. Sherpa Children Home opens its place for those children including Lakpa Sherpa and provides shelter, love, care, and a place where they can build their life and career.
Now, Lakpa has completed his school level from Holy Angel Public School. He is pursuing his passion for Computer Science. He is studying in grade 11 at Venus College. He was grateful for the opportunities he had been given and was determined to use his education to give back to his community. He wants to thank all sponsors and Social workers for their support and love. Lakpa wants to return to his village, work there and take care of his grandpa.
