Sanu Bhai (‘Sanu Bhai’ means little brother in Nepalese) was born to a very poor and illiterate family in the remote area of Tanahu district in Nepal. He was born as the seventeenth child in his family. His father Santaman and mother Saili had a total of 19 children of which only ten survived. His parent’s main occupation is weaving bamboo handicrafts called Dhoko and Nanglo.

Manu came to the JYOTI vocational training centre, following treatment and rehabilitation in hospital.

Prakash, aged 15, was living on the streets and as a result had not washed especially during the recent cold weather. He had a severe infection on his head due to maggots and lice, and he became very ill.

Binod is 13 years old, and used to live with his father and stepmother. He has been involved in stealing since he was young, and his stepmother even rewarded him for bringing home valuable items. He started to spend more time living and sleeping on the street, only returning home when he had something to give his stepmother.