Helping women in my little way…

Ms. Karma Lhamu

A good teacher is like a candle – it consumes itself to light the way for others. A teacher at Mongar Lower Secondary School, Ms. Karma Lhamu is a volunteer member of the Mongar Women’s Association since its establishment in 1996.

“Finding time to volunteer is challenging as I am a teacher which is a very demanding job.  I am helping in my own little way in supporting the education of underprivileged children in our district.” 

The Mongar Women’s Association is one of the active volunteer groups. They are mainly assisting the education for orphans and children who come from poor family background.

“We have very active, motivated and responsible members who are rendering their help in raising funds for the association beside their busy schedule through catering and organising variety shows.  We are also receiving full support from the Mongar Dzongkhag Administration and the NWAB headquarter, Thimphu.”

More than 30 children were supported through their education programme in 2009.

“It is fulfilling when I receive letters from the supported children.

When the M6.2 earthquake hit the district on September 22 last year, Mongar Women’s Association raised more than Nu.30,000 and donated it to the His Majesty’s Relief Funds.

“I will continue my service with the association and help in whatever way possible with all my ability to make a difference in the lives of our underprivileged women and children.”