A recent study by the University of York has found children in Nepal have much higher life satisfaction than children in the UK and much of the economically developed world. They may have less computers, toys and games than their British counterparts, as well as doing more housework, but 8-12 year olds reported higher levels of life satisfaction and optimism about the future of their country than children in the UK and South Korea. In Nepal 90% of children have not internet access and a third don't have a television, but those that have visited Nepal will know children their take great joy from whatever they do have, be it rubber bands made into a ball or bits of scrap wood turned into a cricket set.
There were also very high level of agreement with the statement "I like going to school", ranking third out of fifteen countries, above UK, Norway, Germany and Spain. Manisha UK volunteers can vouch for the children's infectious enthusiasm!
It's humbling to see that children who often have so little can be so happy with the little they have. It is further proof that a little goes a long way in Nepal! Our mission is to make sure children not only enjoy going to school, but are able to stay there through secondary school and receive a high quality and valuable education. To continue to do this we rely on your support. You can donate here or get involved in our Everest Challenge here!
Sources for this article are here with additional reporting from The Kathmandu Post
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