Monthly Updates
August 2025
HOW ESI SUPPORT IS TRANSFORMING SCHOOL
Barahakshetra, Sunsari | August 2025 — At Shree Dhanjit Basic School, years of poverty, household responsibilities and limited parental involvement once kept many children away from the classroom. Attendance was irregular, learning stalled and futures dimmed. Since the launch of the ESi Mom Program, this picture has begun to change. Today, more than 60 children out of the school’s 300 students are enrolled through the initiative all with full attendance and renewed motivation to learn. Their consistency has inspired classmates, lifting overall daily attendance from below 40 percent in previous years to over 80 percent today. “This program has restored trust in education, ” says Principal Bhojraj Kafle. “It is changing lives and ensuring every child has the chance to succeed.”
Barahakshetra, Sunsari
August 2025
At Shree Dhanjit Basic School, years of poverty, household responsibilities and limited parental involvement once kept many children away from the classroom. Attendance was irregular, learning stalled and futures dimmed. Since the launch of the ESi Mom Program, this picture has begun to change. Today, more than 60 children out of the school’s 300 students are enrolled through the initiative all with full attendance and renewed motivation to learn. Their consistency has inspired classmates, lifting overall daily attendance from below 40 percent in previous years to over 80 percent today. “This program has restored trust in education, ” says Principal Bhojraj Kafle. “It is changing lives and ensuring every child has the chance to succeed.”
EINSTRONG FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTED ESI CARDS TO MOTHERS ACROSS BARAHACHHETRA MUNICIPALITY
Barahakshetra, Sunsari | August 2025 — This month the ESi Mom Program enrolled 122 additional single mothers, bringing total support to 1,062 in Barahakshetra Municipality. Activities took place in Wards 1, 3, and 7, where mothers gathered to receive their ESi ID cards. The cards were distributed with the support of local government and ward representatives across Wards 1 to 11. Data was collected and verified to include mothers who had been missed in earlier registration phases. This expansion strengthens local systems and ensures that families are better equipped to secure children’s education and overall well-being.
Barahakshetra, Sunsari
August 2025
This month the ESi Mom Program enrolled 122 additional single mothers, bringing total support to 1,062 in Barahakshetra Municipality. Activities took place in Wards 1, 3, and 7, where mothers gathered to receive their ESi ID cards. The cards were distributed with the support of local government and ward representatives across Wards 1 to 11. Data was collected and verified to include mothers who had been missed in earlier registration phases. This expansion strengthens local systems and ensures that families are better equipped to secure children’s education and overall well-being.
Monthly Updates
August 2025
ESI MOM PROGRAM HELP MOK FROM PICKING GARBAGE TO PICKING HOME
Phnom Penh | August 2025 — In the heart of Cambodia, Mok, a single mother of five, faced a daily battle for survival. Her world revolved around collecting garbage, an exhausting effort to earn just enough to feed her children and chip away at a mountain of debt. It was a life of constant worry, where every cent was accounted for and the simple act of buying food was a source of stress.
Mok's greatest challenge was not just providing for her family, but protecting their future. She recalls a poignant moment when one of her children, seeing her struggle, wanted to join her scavenging. But Mok, with a mother's fierce determination, insisted he stay home and focus on his studies. "My dream is to see you study and graduate," she told him. It was a dream that felt impossibly far away.
Then, a beacon of hope appeared in the form of the ESi Mom program. With the financial assistance provided by the program, Mok's burden began to lift. The support meant she could finally use her scavenging income to pay down her debts. It also transformed her relationship with food. No longer did she worry about where the next meal would come from, as she could now pay for food and cooking essentials by simply scanning a her ESi Mom account QR code account. Her family now has enough to eat, bringing a new sense of peace to their home.
Mok's story is a powerful testament to the ESi Mom program's impact. The support has allowed her to shift her focus from day-to-day survival to securing a better future for her children. "Now my main focus is only to make sure my children go to school regularly," she says. Her joy is evident as she speaks of her children returning from school to a happy home with food on the table.
Mok’s journey from a life of hardship to one of hope and stability is an inspiration to us all. Her resilience and unwavering love for her children, combined with the support of the ESi Mom program, have created a brighter path forward for her family.
Barahakshetra, Sunsari
August 2025
In the heart of Cambodia, Mok, a single mother of five, faced a daily battle for survival. Her world revolved around collecting garbage, an exhausting effort to earn just enough to feed her children and chip away at a mountain of debt. It was a life of constant worry, where every cent was accounted for and the simple act of buying food was a source of stress.
Mok's greatest challenge was not just providing for her family, but protecting their future. She recalls a poignant moment when one of her children, seeing her struggle, wanted to join her scavenging. But Mok, with a mother's fierce determination, insisted he stay home and focus on his studies. "My dream is to see you study and graduate," she told him. It was a dream that felt impossibly far away.
Then, a beacon of hope appeared in the form of the ESi Mom program. With the financial assistance provided by the program, Mok's burden began to lift. The support meant she could finally use her scavenging income to pay down her debts. It also transformed her relationship with food. No longer did she worry about where the next meal would come from, as she could now pay for food and cooking essentials by simply scanning a her ESi Mom account QR code account. Her family now has enough to eat, bringing a new sense of peace to their home.
Mok's story is a powerful testament to the ESi Mom program's impact. The support has allowed her to shift her focus from day-to-day survival to securing a better future for her children. "Now my main focus is only to make sure my children go to school regularly," she says. Her joy is evident as she speaks of her children returning from school to a happy home with food on the table.
Mok’s journey from a life of hardship to one of hope and stability is an inspiration to us all. Her resilience and unwavering love for her children, combined with the support of the ESi Mom program, have created a brighter path forward for her family.
Monthly Updates
July 2025
HOW SUPPORT FROM ESI TRANSFORMED SABITRI’S LIFE
Barahakshetra, Sunsari | July 2025 — Sabitri’s life changed forever when her husband was swept away by the Koshi River four years ago. Left alone with two young children and suffering from a chronic stomach illness, she was forced to send her children to work as daily laborers just to survive. School was no longer an option, it was about putting food on the table. Since joining the ESi Mom program, Sabitri now receives a weekly basic income that covers food, clothing, and other essential needs. Her children no longer work in the fields, they now attend school regularly with perfect attendance. Sabitri has also learned bamboo weaving, giving her a new source of income and pride. Today, she dreams of a brighter future where her children can grow up with opportunity, dignity, and hope.
Barahakshetra, Sunsari
July 2025
Sabitri’s life changed forever when her husband was swept away by the Koshi River four years ago. Left alone with two young children and suffering from a chronic stomach illness, she was forced to send her children to work as daily laborers just to survive. School was no longer an option, it was about putting food on the table. Since joining the ESi Mom program, Sabitri now receives a weekly basic income that covers food, clothing, and other essential needs. Her children no longer work in the fields, they now attend school regularly with perfect attendance. Sabitri has also learned bamboo weaving, giving her a new source of income and pride. Today, she dreams of a brighter future where her children can grow up with opportunity, dignity, and hope.
SINGLE MOTHERS EMPOWERED THROUGH FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOP
Barahakshetra, Sunsari | July 2025 — In Barahakshetra, the ESi Mom Financial Literacy Workshop brought together hundreds of our ESi Moms to build confidence in managing their finances through the ESi mobile app. Participants learned to monitor their weekly basic income balances, send and receive funds using the app or their ESi ID cards, and understand key concepts of financial literacy. The training also equipped them to track USD exchange rates and negotiate more effectively with local merchants—ensuring fair pricing when using ESi App to make purchases. This initiative emphasized the importance of financial awareness and self-reliance within the ESi Mom community.
Barahakshetra, Sunsari
July 2025
In Barahakshetra, the ESi Mom Financial Literacy Workshop brought together hundreds of our ESi Moms to build confidence in managing their finances through the ESi mobile app. Participants learned to monitor their weekly basic income balances, send and receive funds using the app or their ESi ID cards, and understand key concepts of financial literacy. The training also equipped them to track USD exchange rates and negotiate more effectively with local merchants—ensuring fair pricing when using ESi App to make purchases. This initiative emphasized the importance of financial awareness and self-reliance within the ESi Mom community.
