An angel of slum: sherry story of volunteering

During her first week in Nepal, a young volunteer Sherry visited the local slum area where she was assigned to work. Seeing the harsh daily realities of the families living there, the stark contrast of her own privileged upbringing suddenly set in. Overwhelmed by the experience, she returned to her homestay that evening and broke down.

She couldn't hold back her tears, crying in the arms of her host mother. Her host mother didn't ask questions or make a fuss; she simply held her, nurturing and comforting Sherry just as her own mother would have done. That quiet moment of support left a lasting mark on her. Time passed, but Sherry never forgot the deep connection she made during that trip. Years later, she returned to Nepal and this time, she brought her actual mom with her. She wanted to show her mother the community where she had volunteered, the reality of the environment that had changed her perspective and, most importantly, the homestay mother who had provided a safe haven when she needed it most.