30/07/2025
As I was walking through a village in Nuwakot, passing by houses and their gardens, I suddenly came across a large kohkro—a traditional baby cradle basket. Curious, I approached it and found a baby sleeping peacefully inside.
I looked around, wondering where the parents were. When I asked the neighbors, they told me the mother was out working in the fields, and the father was abroad. She was managing both her work and childcare alone—tending to the baby while also laboring in the fields.
What stood out to me was the kohkro itself. It had been custom-built deeper than usual to ensure the baby’s safety when no one was around—so the baby wouldn’t fall out even if they moved or shifted.
It struck me deeply. Mothers, all over the world, are symbols of strength and resilience. Despite the hardships, they carry on—balancing responsibilities, making sacrifices, and always pushing through. It may seem risky to leave a baby like that, but single mothers often have no choice. They do whatever they can to support their families.
