Mountain and Hills

My name is Anju Moktan. I have spent about ten years with the WPC family. Before, I came to WPC safe home, I was uneducated and I was just 8 years old. I am from a poor family. When I was 5, my daddy passed away and my mom left us. From that day on, I used to feel alone. Instead of holding toys and books, I was busy working in other houses. At that time I was unknown, unhealthy, and dissatisfied with my life.

The safe home saved me. Knowing I was going to get an education, love, care, and wonderful moments with my new sisters changed my attitude toward life and gave me new hope and purpose. I have experienced many changes in my life. At that time I was unable to read and write, but I’m able now. Living in this safe home gives me ample opportunity to learn to be competent, compassionate, and generous and learn many extraordinary values that make my life complete. I understand my privilege compared to the many who are impoverished and without proper nourishment. I have access to quality education and many facilities. I’m so thankful to the WPC Safe Home team.

This is my imagined mountainous area and hills painting that I’m going to visit there soon.This painting tells more about the Himalayan lifestyles of the Nepalse who live in the Himalayan region of Nepal. The Himalayan region is covered with mountain ranges.The place is cold all year and experiences heavy rainfall for six months straight.The infrastructural development is still in process. So,the Himalayan peoples have their own designated route to go to destinations such as the one I painted. To visit their homes and their relatives' homes there is often only one path. Those who want to visit Hiamalyan villages need to go by foot through rocky stairways and dangerous rope bridges due to delayed development in those remote places. Despite these obstacles, I still desire to visit a place like this. This painting inspires me to hike in the mountainous and the hilly areas of Nepal.

Thank You!

Artist: Anju Moktan

Size: 20/16 inches

Age: 21 years

Date: 1/1/2024

Address: Hetauda-Makwanpur, Nepal

Hand Crafting Hope 2025

By FRIENDS OF WPC NEPAL

Hand Crafting Hope 2025

Team Members