Untold Story: Rita’s Journey with 3 Angels Nepal

December 02, 2025 | News

For Rita*, education is not just a profession, it is a lifeline. Today she is a dedicated kindergarten teacher at the 3 Angels Nepal School, where she has been shaping young lives for more than 11 years. But her journey into education began with her own experience of transformation.

“My name is Rita, and I am a dedicated educator with a passion for supporting others, particularly children,” she says. “I firmly believe that education is a transformative tool for healing and empowerment, and I am honoured to contribute to a mission that brings hope to our community.”

Rita knows firsthand the challenges that many children in Nepal face. She describes education as the turning point that gave her direction and dignity. “Education has been a cornerstone of hope, strength, and direction in my life, especially during times of hardship. It served as a pivotal turning point, helping me rebuild my confidence and envision a brighter future.”

At a time when she felt “lost in darkness, without any hope for the future,” Rita says education, together with the love of 3 Angels Nepal and her sponsors, gave her “the warmth of family, aiding me in overcoming my past traumas and looking forward to a beautiful future ahead.”

Her inspiration to become a teacher came from those who supported and stood alongside her. 

“My inspiration to become a teacher stems from my love for working with children and my desire to make a meaningful difference in their lives,” she explains. “I believe this nature has been passed down to me by the works of our visionary leader and role model couple, Dr. Rajendra Gautam and his spouse, Sarah Gautam, whom I call uncle and aunt. Their dedicated service towards me and survivors like me has inspired me and developed a keen sense to help others as per my current capacity.”

As a kindergarten teacher, Rita creates a safe, nurturing space where children can begin their learning journey. “I find great fulfillment in fostering a love of learning and watching my students grow with confidence,” she says.

Rita also believes strongly in the power of education to prevent trafficking and exploitation in Nepal. “Education, particularly through the efforts of 3 Angels Nepal School, is driving profound, long-term change in our community. Beyond teaching literacy and numeracy, the school empowers children and families by fostering hope, opportunity, and resilience.”

She reflects on her own story: “In my case, the pivotal element leading to separation from family was domestic violence, which could have been prevented via education to parents or intervention from an educated person. In addition to this, education in the community could also have prevented me from being abused as a child.”

Rita’s aspirations are grounded in purpose and service. “I look forward to a future defined by purpose, personal growth, and meaningful impact,” she says. “My goal is to continue developing both personally and professionally while supporting children and contributing to a safer, more hopeful community.”

And she finds hope in the very place that changed her life. “The love and care of 3 Angels Nepal has brought hope to me because I have had an opportunity to get an education and many other privileges in my life, so I hope that, like me, other children will also get this opportunity.”

At Give Freedom International, we are proud to stand alongside educators like Rita, whose lives embody the power of education to heal, protect, and transform futures.