Govt’s failure to provide birth certificates is a roadblock for street children’s futures

Deepak was three when his father abandoned him and his mother. At nine years old, he lost his mother and with no one to go to, he was forced to take refuge in the streets of Lalitpur. The streets were not kind to the young boy as he faced numerous challenges.

Gaining employment proved to be a struggle, as people did not trust him. This frustration eventually led him to become involved with drugs. While a shelter home did offer him a place to stay at the age of 10, he was always aware that it was only a temporary arrangement.