Personal History: Although the personal records from the orphanage are incomplete, we know that Kanshi’s father died and her mother eloped with another man. Kanshi was probably abandoned by her mother because culturally, in Nepal, a man will seldom accept another man’s children as his own. Kanshi and her younger brother, Gam, were brought to Bal Mandir orphanage by her uncle, who could not afford to feed them. Kanshi’s little brother Gam is still at the orphanage.

What makes me special?: The name “Kanshi” means “a very sacred place for Hindu in India where the Holy River Ganga flows” Kanshi is a happy girl who loves to dance, sing and play with other children. She especially loves her little brother Gam and hopes to be reunited with him soon. Her favorite sport is basketball. Her favorite subjects in school are Nepali and English, and she wants to be a teacher when she grows up. Kanshi’s favorite color is yellow, and her favorite food is noodles. Kanshi loves spending time singing and dancing.