Susmita Sunar

Susmita Sunar

Meet Our Scholars Susmita Sunar Susmita came to us from a family that has historically been discriminated against for being considered of a lower caste.  Although the caste system is illegal in Nepal, the social stigma still remains. Despite this type of...
Sujata Mahat

Sujata Mahat

Meet Our Scholars Sujata (top row, 2nd from the right) stands up for Peace when we asked the girls to write about what they stand for in a campaign we partnered with our friends at LitWorld. Sujata Mahat Her favorite subject is English. She wants to work in the...
Sonu Tamang

Sonu Tamang

Meet Our Scholars Sonu (and Ogyen) meeting with visitors from Pittsburgh through Magee Womancare International Sonu Tamang Sonu is one of the original 10 girls who started in this program. Sonu lives in house of five with her parents and grandparents. Her father earns...
Sarathi Thapa

Sarathi Thapa

Meet Our Scholars Despite her hearing difficulties, Sarathi takes every opportunity to get in front of an audience to speak. Sarathi Thapa Since her childhood, Sarathi has had to deal with a slight hearing disorder. She has been to many hospitals for treatment, but...
Sandhya Ghimire

Sandhya Ghimire

Meet Our Scholars Sandhya Ghimire When Sandhya first joined us, she used to be known as Samjhana, but has since officially changed her name to Sandhya. She comes from a family of 8 including her parents, three older brothers, a sister-in-law, and a niece. Two of her...
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