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Nepal's 68-year-old student
  • 15 June 2016
Grandfather Durga Kami has become one of Nepal's oldest students at 68, after he made the decision to return to school and complete his education.

Poverty meant Mr Kami never finished his studies as a child. But now he's set on achieving his goal of becoming a teacher.
With the aid of a walking stick, Mr Kami makes the hour-long journey to school every day.

Currently in the 10th grade in Nepal's schooling system, he studies alongside 14 and 15-year-old students.
"This is my first experience teaching a person who is as senior as my father's age," teachers have said of the father of six and grandfather of eight.  His classmates have dubbed him 'Baa', which translates to 'father' in Nepali.

"To forget my sorrows I go to school," Mr Kami told Reuters photojournalist Navesh Chitrakar, adding that he wanted to escape a lonely life after the death of his wife.

Navesh Chitrakar had nothing but praise for the determination of Mr Kami, who studies by torchlight at night and skips meals because he can't afford it. "He is a very strong and motivational person, also wise but I felt his sadness and loneliness," the photojournalist told the BBC.

Despite his age, Mr Kami joins in all school activities, including volleyball.  He wants to study until his death, adding he hoped it would encourage others to ignore age obstacles.

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    • New-Saint Joseph's School 學校現況 >
      • Old-St. Joseph's School >
        • Awards and Recogition
        • 2018-Mission Trip ( Feburary)
        • 2017
        • 2016
        • 2015-The First 140 days-LATEST EARTHQUAKE UPDATES >
          • Stage 2-Bringing Relief Supplies from Taiwan
        • 2015-Earthquake Relief
        • 2014-Teachers and Students
        • 2013
        • 2012
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    • GORKHA -Blind children >
      • 2014
      • 2012
      • 2011
      • 2010
      • Shree Jal Kumari Primary School (Nepal)
    • Makwanpur Children Blanket Project >
      • 2015
      • 2013
      • 2012
      • 2011
      • 2010-2011
      • Masihi Foundation Nepal (Nepal)
    • Taiwan Dentists & Doctors in Nepal
    • Everest Base Camp Trek-2010
    • LANTANG Trek 2017
    • Taiwan-Christmas
    • Riding with Bikers-Motorbiker Ministry >
      • Nepal
      • Taiwan
  • Healing Stories 奇蹟療癒
    • A Soldiers Story-My Story
    • Healings-Japan-Testimonies >
      • Cafe Marche -Tokyo-July 19 2018 >
        • Tokayama-Oct 1-5 2018
    • Healing -Nepal-Testimonies >
      • A teacher meets The Teacher-Jesus!
    • Healing Taiwan Testimonies >
      • Train Accident- 2018
      • Vivian's Testimony
    • Healing -USA- Testimonies
    • Healing-Norway Testimonies
    • INTERESTING PEOPLE WE HAVE MET
  • PHOTOS IN THE LIFE OF NEPAL
    • Himalayas: a Trek to School in 360 video - BBC News New Page
    • The Last of the Nomads
    • The last of Nepal's car porters
    • Nepal's 68-year-old studente
    • 1954 Rare Video of Nepal
  • NEWS & FACTS
    • Facts About Nepal
    • Updated News Wires on Nepal-2016
    • Christian Persecution in Nepal >
      • Oct. 25, 2017-Nepal Criminalizes Christian Conversion
      • Oct. 17 2017-Religious Freedom in Nepal – Teetering on the Edge of a Precipice
      • July 2016 -Religious liberty is under attack in Nepal
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