Personal History: According to the records at the orphanage, Barsa’s father died, and her mother abandoned her so that she could elope with another man. Her grandmother tried to care for her, but was destitute. The grandmother asked the government to shelter Barsa, and she was placed at the Balmandir Orphanage at age 4. For the long Dasseim holiday Barsa stays at the orphanage, however she sometimes gets short visits with her grandmother in her birth village.

What makes me special?: In Nepalese, “Barsa” means “rain”. In April 2009 Barsa began the seventh grade and is a bright, hard working student. She loves to sing and dance. Her favorite colors are black and white, and her favorite sport is badminton. Barsa’s life ambition is to become a successful business woman. Her “plan B” is to work in hotel management. Barsa has a hunger for learning and wants to help others. She expresses love and gratitude to her sponsors. If they could come to Nepal, she says she would love to show them all the beautiful places in her country and give them many hugs.