Student scholarships across 4 schools
Sarlahi, Nepal
Sarlahi is a rural district in the southern plains of Nepal, marked by its low literacy rate of just 50%. The region is home to a population of farmers and laborers, many belonging to the “Dalit” caste, historically considered one of the lowest in Nepal’s caste system. As a result, poverty, gender discrimination, and casteism are deeply entrenched in the community, making education a luxury for most children.
Among these children is Laxmi, a bright 9th-grade girl with a dream of becoming a doctor so she can help others. But in Sarlahi, where girls face significant barriers to education due to gender discrimination, dreams like Laxmi’s often go unrealized. Without emotional and financial support, she faces the stark reality of becoming one of the 72% of girls in Nepal who do not complete high school.
Hoste Hainse, a non-profit organization, operates four schools in villages across Sarlahi with a mission to end child labor and uplift the socio-economic status of poor and marginalized children through education. In 2020, Books of Joy partnered with Hoste Hainse to extend this mission further, sponsoring 40 students annually across the four schools. The scholarships are intentionally split evenly between girls and boys, promoting gender equality and ensuring that young girls like Laxmi have the opportunity to stay in school.
By providing financial support and promoting education as a tool for empowerment, Books of Joy and Hoste Hainse are working to rewrite the futures of children in Sarlahi. With access to quality education, students like Laxmi don’t just have a chance to complete school – they have a chance to transform their communities and achieve their dreams.
[10 year scholarship commitment: 2020 – 2029]
10 students at Dhangada School
10 students at Padariya School
10 students at Sahodwa School
10 students at Shreepur School
