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Caught between survival and education: A mother’s dilemma

Oct 28, 2024 5 mins read
Caught between survival and education: A mother’s dilemma

Punakha—“My daughter is 14 years old and has never set foot in a classroom,” says Kinley Sithup, 55, her voice heavy with emotion. “There isn’t a school nearby that can accommodate a child like her.”

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