Originally from Masmano, a village in the Chanho block, Gudiya is the youngest of five children. Her father is a farmer, and the household’s income depends mainly on modest, seasonal agricultural work. From an early age, Gudiya wanted to contribute to her family’s needs while...
In a society where sight is often taken for granted, Deepali, Gayatri and Gabriella powerfully demonstrate that disability does not define a person’s abilities or ambitions. After successfully completing Grade 10, the three young women reached a new milestone by enrolling at St. Anne’s Intermediate College...
In the hills of Sindhupalchowk District in Nepal, Kalpana Magarati is taking an important step towards financial independence and a more secure future for her family. A member of a self-help group, Kalpana recently started a small poultry farm. Through the project, she received 35 fertilised...
At the Amar Jyoti Centre for Blind Children in the state of Jharkhand, India, five young people have just reached a major milestone in their journey: they successfully passed their Grade 10 final examinations.For many students, this exam marks the end of an important stage...
A few weeks ago, during our field visit to Northern India, we had the pleasure of reconnecting with Wasim in his village of Murto.Il y a quelques semaines, lors de notre visite de terrain au Nord de l’Inde, nous avons eu le plaisir de retrouver...
In Sindhupalchok, Nepal, we met Rita. When we arrive at her home, she welcomes us with a quiet smile, yet a deep sense of pride in her eyes. In front of us stands a small greenhouse. Inside, rows of tomatoes, cucumbers, and squash are carefully cultivated....
During the CIAO Kids evening, a particularly moving moment left a lasting impression on everyone present. Two artists took the stage, one after the other. Rupa, a young blind Indian singer, opened the evening with traditional Indian songs.Her expressive voice carried the audience away—each note conveying a...
A meaningful breakthrough has recently taken place for the visually impaired children we support—and it truly impressed us. AI-powered smart glasses have been introduced for the students. Watching them use these glasses, we were struck by how intuitive and precise this tool is.With real-time audio feedback, the...
Around the world, one in three women has experienced physical or sexual violence during her lifetime.Nearly 2.4 billion women still do not have the same economic rights as men. In Nepal, more than one in three young women is married before the age of 18.In India,...
At the beginning of this new year 2026, we wanted to take a moment to share some encouraging news from the field. News that reflects the tangible impact of CIAO KIDS projects in India and Nepal. Stories of growing autonomy, moments of joy, and the values that...