From Tibet to Carey, the promise of a bright future

Kyizom (Kym) Tenzin (2018), who was a recipient of our Carey Community Scholarship, was born in an Indian refugee camp following the Chinese annexation of Tibet.

‘When my youngest sister was born, she had a lymphatic malformation and the local hospitals couldn’t treat her. We were very fortunate to have met Australian humanitarian worker Moira Kelly AO, who arranged medical treatment in Australia and settled us in primary and secondary schools.

‘Together with her son Ahmed Kelly, who was attending our school at the time, Moira helped to secure me a scholarship to study at Carey.

‘The friendships I made at Carey helped me build my confidence inside and outside the classroom. I felt empowered to take advantage of opportunities I would not have had the exposure to, or ability to participate in otherwise.

‘I am now undertaking a Bachelor of Science and hope to later specialise in nursing to complement my experience working with Aunty Moira and help children living with a disability.’ Your generous ongoing support for the Carey Community Scholarship, is greatly appreciated.

Every scholarship funded through this program will enable a recipient to take advantage of the opportunities provided by Carey to fulfil their potential and make a difference in the lives of others. ‘The friendships I made at Carey helped me build my confidence inside and outside the classroom.’ Kym Tenzin (2018), Carey Community Scholarship recipient