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Children's Stories

Maili Lama 

Thirteen year-old Maili Lama was born in Ramban, Bara district, in the mid-region of Nepal. The strained smile on her face developed fours years ago when she became an orphan. Her mother died during childbirth and out of bereavement, her father committed suicide.   More >

 
A letter from Narayan Tiwari 

I know the problems of working children as I worked for about eight years as a child laborer in the carpet industry.   More >

 
Manju Karki 

Permanently injured from working on the looms as a child, today Manju is a young activist who was inspired by RugMark's founder to help other children escape child labor.   More >

 
Laxmi Shrestha 

After a landslide destroyed Laxmi Shrestha's home, the 6-year-old went to work in a carpet factory in Nepal.   More >

 
Raj Kumar 

A gifted tailor, Raj attended RugMark rehabilitation center. Today he has thriving business sewing clothing for customers, and students who attend RugMark schools wear uniforms tailored by Raj and his staff.   More >

 
Partnering Locally to Combat Polio 

 Healthy children are better able to learn in schools. RugMark is helping to reduce a devastating virus by offering its schools as locations for immunization clinics.   More >

 
RugMark Children in Little Angels School 

 By partnering with other organizations committed to broadening educational opportunities for children, RugMark is able to help former child weavers go on to become the best educated kids in their country.   More >