Chaitan (name changed) is a 19-year-old young man from Dolakha District in northern Nepal. Today, he dreams of working in a five-star hotel, a goal that once felt impossible when he was trapped in child labour just five years ago.
Chaitan is the youngest of ten family members. Life at home was extremely difficult. His parents struggled to provide even the most necessities. His father suffered from alcoholism, and his mother’s poor health prevented her from doing physical work. As a result, the family had no stable source of income.
Chaitan recalls:
“We had so many difficulties; my father was an alcoholic, and my mother could not do physical work due to her poor health. My parents could not cover my education expenses. As a result, I dropped out of school and came to the city with one of my relatives. He assured me that he would enroll me in school, but I ended up working in a small eatery shop.”
In 2019, Chaitan was rescued and brought into care, where he stayed for one year. During this time, he had the opportunity to rediscover his childhood in a safe and supportive environment. With continued financial and emotional support, he was successfully reintegrated with his family and resumed his education. He completed his Grade 10 final examination with good results.
After finishing school, the team worked closely with Chaitan and his family to explore his future options — whether to pursue higher secondary education or vocational training. After several discussions and visits to training centres and colleges, Chaitan chose to follow his passion for cooking.
Accordingly, he enrolled in a six-month cook training program, which also included two weeks of barista training at the Cicno Mitho Cha Training Centre.
Chaitan recently completed his training and is now working as an Assistant Chef. His employer appreciates his dedication, discipline, and eagerness to learn. In addition to earning a sa
lary, he receives free accommodation and meals at his workplace.
The organization continues to stay in regular contact with Chaitan, providing guidance and support as he builds his independent life.
Chaitan shares:
“Thanks to EBMF’s support, today I am independent and can support my elderly parents financially. I am very thankful to EBMF for its love, care, and incredible support. Thank you, and please keep supporting children like us.”
Chaitan’s journey reflects resilience, determination, and the transformative impact of timely intervention, education, and vocational training.
