Educational Resource and Development Center Nepal (ERDCN)

My name is Mira Pariyar, and I was born in Dhading district. I am 61 years old. I married Bhagat Damai from Bungkot VDC, Gorkha, and after a few years, we migrated to Dhuwankot VDC.

Mira Pariyar
Dhuwankot, Gorkha

Empowered Through Literacy and Small Business
By Mira Pariyar, 61, Dhading

I was born in Dhading and now live in Dhuwankot VDC with my husband. Our family has faced many challenges—my youngest daughter-in-law left, my youngest son disappeared, and my husband is too old to work. I have been taking care of our grandchildren and managing the household.

In 2073, I joined the family literacy class run by Dhuwankot CLC with support from ERDCN, where I learned to read and write. With Rs. 10,000 support from the CLC, I started a banana-selling business. Within four months, I earned Rs. 8,000, bought chickens, and now can fulfill our family’s basic needs and support my grandchildren’s education.

"I am grateful to Dhuwankot CLC and ERDCN for empowering me to become self-reliant."