Welcome To My Yard: Close up with Narayan

We recently received an update from the guys at Welcome To My Yard, an enterprise dedicated to supporting, educating and training Nepali young people. One story really popped out from December last year. WTMY were recently sponsored by Sherpa Adventure Gear and Protrek to get seven of the WTMY young people entered into the first ever Nepal Climbing Carnival. One of the Narayan came fourth in the whole competition, despite having only climbed twice before! Suman for the Social Work team had a catch up with Narayan about his experience...

How did Narayan feel about climbing?

Before climbing he thought that he could not do anything in his life. He was nervous and has always had low self- esteem but during the climbing he had felt a sense of inner power and confidence. Now he thinks that nothing is impossible in this world if we work hard. He feels he has the courage to do good things in his life and has shown this to himself. He wants to start a new life as soon as possible leaving the life of Pashupatinath behind. He wanted to win the competition but could not this time, but he has not lost his hope. He believes that he will win next time.

How would he like to proceed with his climbing in the future?

He has to work hard in order to feed his family so he has not has much chance to think about it, but he would get the opportunity of climbing training then he will surely join it and will do his best.

What does Narayan do in Pashupati?

 He searches for wood or gold in the Bagmati River and sometimes he helps in the crematory building fires in order to feed himself as well as his family. He lives nearby with his wife and his daughter.

What are Narayan's aspirations for the future?

He thinks that always working in Pashupatinath is not good for him and his family. So he wants to open small retail shop or momo shop as soon as possible. He is positive that he will be success in his plan. He is positive towards his future.

What is life in your view?

Life is for once so we have to do good things. Finally he wants to say that WTMY is doing good work for children and young people and he hopes that WTMY will carry on these activities on a regular basis.