12 SAHAS – our fight against modern slavery
Returning to the path of education
Saya (17 years, name changed) lives in Nuwakot district with her family. Her elder sister got married at the age of 18, and her older brother is a labourer in India. Her father has a mental and physical disability. He does minor household chores, while her mum works in agriculture. When Saya was in class 7, she dropped out of school due to family responsibilities and financial problems. After she dropped out, she began helping her mother in agriculture, managing the household chores, working as a labourer in neighbouring fields, and collecting wood from the jungle for fuel.
