With forceful schools and helpless guardians, Nepal children suffer the burden of books

Fourth-grader Saruna Koirala’s school is a five-minute walk from her home. Expectedly, children of her age can easily walk to their school; but due to her heavy bag, she always needs help from her mother.

“She says her back hurts because of the heavy bag, which is why I carry it to and from school,” says her mother.