I am Mina Gautam. I grew up in the village of Sindhuli with my family. When my father got appointed as a constable, we moved to Kathmandu. However, our lives took a turn for the worse when my father married another woman and ignored me and my mother. We struggled to make ends meet, and life wasn't easy for us. My mother had to sell fruits to make a living, and we had to rely on her income for our daily needs. 

As a young child, I witnessed my mother's suffering and the difficulties she faced. It was a challenging time for us, but we persevered. After a lot of hardship, my mother met a woman who told her about NAG, a nonprofit organization that helps children in need. 

Thanks to NAG's support, I was able to receive an education and access to resources that I wouldn't have had otherwise. As I grew older, I realized the importance of education and the impact it could have on my life. I was grateful for the opportunities that NAG had given me, and I wanted to give back to the organization that had helped me so much. 

I pursued my passion for teaching and became a capable teacher. I was thrilled to be able to give back to NAG by teaching the children who were in a similar situation to the one I had faced. I felt fulfilled knowing that I was making a difference in their lives and providing them with the education they needed to succeed. 

Today, I am very happy with my job and the satisfaction it brings me. I am grateful for my journey and the opportunities that have come my way, and I will continue to inspire and empower others through education.