Bikram Kapali who was born in 2057 ( ), Falgun 11, is the son of Shova Giri and Bidhur Kapali. His mother was sentenced to jail in Mangsir 11, 2063 (2006) as she was involved in drug smuggling case. Bikram father is suffering from paralysis so his mother had opened a small local hotel in Kalanki for living.  She used to work in shop all day time while her three children used to take care of her husband after school. Among her daily costumers, some of them were drug addict. They frequently come in her shop in evening and stay in corner shop and drink local alcohol. They used to talk in low voice and cover themselves in a way so no one can see what they are doing. As they were her regular costumers so she never bothers to identify what they were doing by staying so close. One afternoon few police man came in her hotel and told her to come with them in near by police station. In police station, they accuse her of selling drug among youngster. She tried to defend herself but the presence of drug addict costumer in her shop make her case more complicated. She was unable to show any proof of being innocent. After that, case was filed against her and she was sentenced to jail for three years.


After she went to jail, Bikram along with his elder brother and younger sister, were under his father protection who cannot move from one place to another due to paralysis. They have to quit school as their father has no to money to pay. As Bikram had no one to control him, he never stayed at home and used to play with street children. SETU staff brought him in May 1st in SETU house to provide education.

Krishna lama was born in the women cell (central Jail). This innocent child was sharing the prison life of his mother. He could not have healthy environment where he could develop socially mentally and physically.
The staffs of Setu Nepal happened to visit central jail and rescued him on 2nd December 2005. His mother was sentenced for six years because she was accused of girl trafficking. She came in Kathmandu with her husband in 2000, all the way from Nuwakot and was living at Gongabu, Samakhusi. Her husband was working as a caterer and anyhow they were managing their lives. But in mid 2001 they had to three guests (one girl and two male) from their hometown Nuwakot. Those two male were actually the traffickers and they were in the process of taking that girl to India. They held at Kanchi lama home. Those two men had lied the girl. After some days those men took the girl to India. Later the family of that girl came to know that their daughter and the traffickers were held in Kanchi lama’s home and they thought that she was also involved in trafficking. So they filed a petition in the name of Kanchi Lama and sentenced her for six years.
When she was sentenced she was pregnant of three months. So after six month and half months of imprisonment she gave birth to Krishna.


He is smart, bright and intelligent kid. He is easily intermingling type of kid as well. He is also good in his study and secures good marks in his exam.

Nabin Nepali came from Goltakuri V.D.C. Dang to SETU Half way Home in 14thjune 2006 with the hope to bring some change their lives. Nabin has two sister who are under the care of one of the organization.
Nabin father was killed in 2002 by the Nepali Army while collecting the firewood in the jungles alleged him as a Maoist sympathizer. The dead body of Nabins’s father was not given to his family and till now nobody knows what had happened to the dead body.
The hopeless woman was taken to the court of law by some practice volunteers. She fought the legal battle. The court gave the ruling in favor of her and dismissed charges of RNA. It ordered the state to pay rightful compensation which fell into deaf ears of state. She had no flicker of hope that the state would ever do anything to heal her wounds and after coming to Setu she took sewing training.

Nabin is a bright student. He likes to play games and he is a good and disciplined student. He also secures good marks in his exam.

Sachin Ale is son of Kamale Ale and Jit Bahadur Ale. His mother was sentenced to jail in 2002 as she was involved in dollar ex-change case. While living at Gaushala (Kathmandu) their landlord’s daughter-in-law was involved in dollar ex-change work illegally and this woman told kamala to get involve with her, so that they both can earn money easily and faster. This daughter-in-law’s one of the friend who was spy was also involve in money ex-change work. So, one day this spy got $2200 to change and he gave the money to this daughter-in-law and Kamale Ale and asked them to give $440 more than the amount he supposed to get. But both of the women denied him so the spy informed the police department that these two women were involved in dollor ex-change illegally. Kamale Ale and the daughter-in-law were taken by the police. The daughter-in law paid fine of $1181 and got freed herself but Kamale Ale couldn’t pay the fine and was sentenced for 2 year.

While she was in prison her two children were with her in the prison. As soon as she was prisoned her husband also got married. Even though he was living with his second wife, he used to visit her. So, after one year Sachin was born. . These days she doesn’t have any contact with her husband.

Sachin now studying in Sagarmatha English School in class L.K.G. He is good in his study. He is a talkative boy. His sweet voice and charming behaviour attract everyone from school and home. He likes to play with ball and toys. In school, he plays all time games which is allowed by school for smaller children.

Yubraj Khadka is the son of Tej Bahadur Khadka and Kamala Khadka. He is the youngest among the three children. His elder’s sisters are studying in the local public school, Sushu Nikitan School Dang in class Five. Yubraj’s father died by fever 5 months ago. His family members are all uneducated so they didn’t take his fever seriously which cause his father dead. His mother is illiterate and don’t have any skill so after his father death they have to depend upon neighbors for food. Setu heard about their situation and took Yubraj and his mother into house and agreed to care for them and put into full time education.

Yubraj is excellent in his study. He always secure good marks in his exam. Yubraj is very quite and shy boy who does not speak much. His father death might affect his mind so he wants to stay alone rather than playing with other children of house. He used to come second in class when he was in Dang and also doing well here. He is very sincere and hard working student. He likes to play badminton and loves to read storybooks.

Sushil is the son of Mr.Som Raj Nepali and Maya Nepali. Presently he is studying in National Star school in class U.K.G. Sushil’s father was killed by the Army in 2002 while collecting firewood in the jungle alleged him as Maoist sympathizer. The dead body of his father was not given to the family by the army till now nobody knows what had happened to the dead body. The helpless widow was taken to the Court of Law by some law practicing volunteers. She fought the legal battle. The Court gave ruling in favour of her and dismissed charges of RNA. The court ordeded State to pay rightful compensation which fell into deaf ears of the State. She had no flicker of hope that the State would ever do any thing to heal her wound. She took training from Setu in sewing.

Sushil is good in English as well as in Mathematics, Science compare to other subjects. He is kind and soft spoken boy. He has many friends due to his charming behavior. Comparing to boy of his age he is thin and got small. He likes to play football in his free time. He also experiment all type of games he is allow to play in his school (National Star High School).

Suraj is the son of Min Parsad Nepal and Min Kumari Nepal. Presently he is studying in Brillent English school. Suraj’s mother has been in jail for 3 years for the suspected of killing 4 cows in her village. She was accused by the villagers. Suraj’s father is an elderly man [68] and he is not capable of physical work to support his 5 children. Therefore they were taken out of school. Suraj and his sister chose to go to jail with their mother in the hope that whilst there they would have access to education. They did receive some informal education whilst in the jail before coming to the house.

Suraj is Sudha’s younger brother. He does not talk much but he is an intelligent boy. He picks up things very quickly. At the moment Suraj prefers playing to studying. He is good in art and colouring. He is also very good at solving puzzles. He is always up to some sort of mischief and when you find him alone in his room this is a sure sign that he has been up to something he should not have been.

Suraj is good in his study. He likes to play cricket and football with his friends and sisters. He is the only son of his parents so he gets attention of his parents. He doesn’t have to work too much and get enough time to play. He is good in his study.

Ram is the youngest among two twins brother. One day his father came drunk and had fight with his mother. His father tried to kill his mother with an axe and while protecting herself, he was killed by her. A case was files in her name and she was sentence top jail for 10 years. After observation of her good character and behavior the head of the prison decide to release her 5 years earlier. After her release she was afraid to go back to her in-laws house because she was not accepted by her in-laws since the accident took place. She was living with her old father, mother and was working as laborer in Dang.

Ram and his brother stayed at “Child Protection Home” Sifal, Kathmandu for three years but according to rule of organization after three years they have to live with their mother. His mother was illiterate and didn’t have any skill so after his father death they have to depend upon their maternal grand parents for food but they too were poor so they were starving. Setu heard about this situation and took Laxman , his twin brother Ram and his mother into house and agreed to care for them and put them into full time education. His mother took sewing training course under Setu help.

Ram likes to play football and badminton. He likes to watch TV series Power ranger. He also loves storybooks. He wants to be a doctor in future and wants to serve the needy one.

Laxman is the youngest among two twins brother. One day his father came drunk and had fight with his mother. His father tried to kill his mother with an axe and while protecting herself, he was killed by her. A case was files in her name and she was sentence top jail for 10 years. After observation of her good character and behavior the head of the prison decide to release her 5 years earlier. After her release she was afraid to go back to her in-laws house because she was not accepted by her in-laws since the accident took place. She was living with her old father, mother and was working as laborer in Dang.

Laxman and his brother stayed at “Child Protection Home” Sifal, Kathmandu for three years but according to rule of organization after three years they have to live with their mother. His mother was illiterate and didn’t have any skill so after his father death they have to depend upon their maternal grand parents for food but they too were poor so they were starving. Setu heard about this situation and took Laxman , his twin brother Ram and his mother into house and agreed to care for them and put them into full time education. His mother took sewing training course under Setu help.

Laxman is very talkative and naughty boy. He likes to play football and badminton. He likes to watch TV series Power ranger. He also loves storybooks. He wants to be a doctor in future and wants to serve the needy one.

Even though her mother was economically weak, she worked as agriculture labor and sends him in local school where he was taking basic education. Her wage was not enough to support her family and his school so he had to drop out from his school. Presently he is studying in Green Garden Boarding School in class nursery.

Prithivi is weak in his study. But in the guidance of his teacher he passes his exam with low marks. Prithivi likes to sing different types of song. Among many he prefers to sing folk songs. He also likes to play football and badminton. His favorite colour is black and red. He wears casual dress.

Madan is the son of Mr. Ram Prasad Ghimire and Sabitri Ghimire(Stepmother). He study in Brillent English Boarding School and lives in the hostel of the same school where he study with his sister. Their elder brother lives in the care of one of the organization. Madan’s father killed his own mother and was sentenced to life imprisonment. After this their mother ran away with another man. Madan and his elder brother and sister Aspara were taken into the care of their stepmother. The stepmother, being a very poor woman, soon realized that she was not able to provide for the children and they had to depend on neighbors for food. Setu heard about this situation and took him and his sister into the house and agreed to care for them and put them into full time education.

Madan is poor in his study he doesn’t secure good marks but he is solely improving in his study.But he is active in extra curriculum activitieas, especially in games. His favorite game is football, cricket and badmintion competion and get third prize.

Keshav’s mother, Basanta, was falsely accused of drowning her stepson in a river. She was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment. When she was sentenced Keshav was just 8 months old and he went into prison with her. His older sister remained with their father. With the help of her neighbours Basanta’s innocence was proven 2 years later and she and Keshav were released into the care of Setu. There was no chance of Basanta returning to her husband and daughter as he had already remarried and not able or willing to care for them. Basanta is training to be tailor and would like to be able to return to her village and be independent and able to support herself and Keshav and also her daughter.

Keshav was a very shy boy when he first came to the house. He would not leave his mother’s side. He has now started to open up and gets along with everyone very well. He likes to play with the older boys and does not mind being separated from his mother. He does not go to school yet but is keen to learn. His best friend in the house is Sanchita and they like to play ball games together and he calls for her when she is not around.

Anju and her twin sister Manju came to SETU Half Way Home in 14th June 2006 along with their mother Suvidha Nepali. They both were 6 months old when their father was killed by the Army in 2002 while collecting fire-wood in the jungles alleged him as a Maoist sympathizer. The dead body of their father was not given to the family by the army till now nobody knows what had happened to the dead body. The helpless widow was taken to the Court of Law by some law practicing volunteers. She fought the legal battle. The Court gave ruling in favor of her and dismissed charges of RNA. It ordered the State to pay rightful compensation which fell into deaf ears of the State. She had no flicker of hope that the Sate would ever do any thing to heal her wounds.

Their elder sister who is living with their grand parents is studying in grade 3 and an organization called SEED (Society for Environment Education Development) has been providing all the educational materials and uniform for this kid. Suvidha doesn’t have to bear anything.

Suvidha mother of these twins have started her sewing training. She wants to open her small tailoring shop and wants to help her children for their education. SETU has been providing counseling and adult literacy classes for her. She is also engaged in yoga classes.

Apsara lives in the Hostel pf Brillant Academy with his younger brother, Madan Krishna. They have an older brother who lives in the village with their stepmother. Apsara’s father killed his own mother and was sentenced to life imprisonment. After this their mother ran away with another man and Apsara and her brothers were taken into the care of their stepmother. The stepmother, being a very poor woman, soon realized that she was not able to provide for the children and they had to depend on neighbors for food. Setu heard about this situation and took Apsara and her brother into the house and agreed to care for them and put them into full time education.

Apsara is a very quiet, shy girl who does not speak much. Unfortunately Apsara witnessed her father killing her grandmother. She tries to work out things perfectly. She is a good student and has made a good impression upon her teachers. Her wardrobe is always clean and books are well maintained. She likes dancing and she loves reading storybooks. She likes to recite stories to her friends.

Keshav’s mother, Basanta, was falsely accused of drowning her stepson in a river. She was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment. When she was sentenced Keshav was just 8 months old and he went into prison with her. His older sister remained with their father. With the help of her neighbours Basanta’s innocence was proven 2 years later and she and Keshav were released into the care of Setu. There was no chance of Basanta returning to her husband and daughter as he had already remarried and not able or willing to care for them. Basanta is training to be tailor and would like to be able to return to her village and be independent and able to support herself and Keshav and also her daughter.

Keshav was a very shy boy when he first came to the house. He would not leave his mother’s side. He has now started to open up and gets along with everyone very well. He likes to play with the older boys and does not mind being separated from his mother. He does not go to school yet but is keen to learn. His best friend in the house is Sanchita and they like to play ball games together and he calls for her when she is not around.

Madavi Kandel is daughter of Krishna Prasadh Kandel and Uma Kandel. Her father was killed in ambush attack. Her father left house on his duty suddenly the ground exploded and he was torn into pieces. He was neither with RNA nor Maoist but most of the time he used to get pressure form Maoist to join in their team. Madavi was 1 ½ years old when her father was killed. On the other hand Madavi’s mother was pregnant of 1 month and it was her younger brother, Govind.

Neither any governmental or non governmental organizations helped her or her mother to bring changes in her life.
Madavi and her mother do have relatives but nobody came forward to help them and at last the mother heard about SETU Nepal and approached there with all the necessary documents in June 2006.Now, the mother has completed her training with the help of SETU Nepal in cookery and bakery and has been working since 2 months. Madavi’s younger brother is sponsored for his education by SETU Nepal. Her mother is working so hard to help her children and old in-laws.

Madavi who is very smart and intelligent girl is studying in the village and living with her old grandparents. Madavi has been studying in grade 7 in one of the local school called “Shree Nimmna Madhyamik Vidhalaya “in Chitwan. She is good in her studies and hard working girl.

Manju and her twin sister Anju came to SETU Half Way Home in 14th June 2006 along with their mother Suvidha Nepali. They both were 6 months old when their father was killed by the Army in 2002 while collecting fire-wood in the jungles alleged him as a Maoist sympathizer. The dead body of their father was not given to the family by the army till now nobody knows what had happened to the dead body. The hapless widow was taken to the Court of Law by some law practicing volunteers. She fought the legal battle. The Court gave ruling in favor of her and dismissed charges of RNA. It ordered the State to pay rightful compensation which fell into deaf ears of the State. She had no flicker of hope that the Sate would ever do any thing to heal her wounds.

Their elder sister who is living with their grand parents is studying in grade 3 and an organization called SEED (Society for Environment Education Development) has been providing all the educational materials and uniform for this kid. Suvidha doesn’t have to bear anything.

Suvidha mother of these twins have started her sewing training. She wants to open her small tailoring shop and wants to help her children for their education. SETU has been providing counseling and adult literacy classes for her. She is also engaged in yoga classes.

Sudha lives in the Hostel of Brillant Academy with his brother. Sudha’s mother has been in jail for 3 years suspected of killing 4 cows in her village. She was accused by the villagers. Sudha’s father is an elderly man and he is not capable of physical work to support his 5 children. Therefore they were taken out of school. Sudha and her brother chose to go to jail with their mother in the hope that whilst there they would have access to education. They did receive some informal education whilst in the jail before coming to the house.

Sudha is an active girl. She has been going to school and is studying in class Six. Sudha is a keen student and made such good progress that she was promoted to class one within 6 months.

She is very interested in dancing and singing. She has been taking dancing lessons in school and has also participated in cultural programs. She is a natural leader and likes to participate in everything. She likes to take the responsibility for all the children in the house.

Biraj Kapali who was born in 2056 B.S, is the eldest son of Shova Giri and Bidhur Kapali. His mother was sentenced to jail in Mangsir 11, 2063 (2006) as she was involved in drug smuggling case. Bikram father is suffering from paralysis so his mother had opened a small local hotel in Kalanki for living. She used to work in shop all day time while her three children used to take care of her husband after school. Among her daily costumers, some of them were drug addict. They frequently come in her shop in evening and stay in corner shop and drink local alcohol. They used to talk in low voice and cover themselves in a way so no one can see what they are doing. As they were her regular costumers so she never bothers to identify what they were doing by staying so close. One afternoon few police man came in her hotel and told her to come with them in near by police station. In police station, they accuse her of selling drug among youngster. She tried to defend herself but the presence of drug addict costumer in her shop make her case more complicated. She was unable to show any proof of being innocent. After that, case was filed against her and she was sentenced to jail for three years.

After she went to jail, Biraj along with his younger brother, Bikram Kapali and sister, Hasina Kapali, were under his father protection that cannot move from one place to another due to paralysis. They have to quit school as their father has no to money to pay. As Biraj had no one to control him, he never stayed at home and used to play with street children. When Setu Staff brought his brother Bikram under its protection, Setu was unable to bring Biraj as he has to look after his father. Seeing his interest in education, Setu had decided to support him in education.

So, SETU Nepal has been searching for a sponsor for Biraj who can support him for education so that he can start his education and become a good human being and a good citizen of the country.

Please if anyone is interested to support this child’s education than do let us know. Your invaluable support will help this child to change his life.