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Draktsho East: A lifeline for children once left behind

Sep 27, 2025 4 mins read
Draktsho East: A lifeline for children once left behind

It is a crisp morning in Kanglung, Trashigang. The steady whir of a sewing machine fills a small tailoring room at Draktsho East, a vocational training centre for children and youth with disabilities. Bent over the fabric, 19-year-old Ugyen Pelzom guides her needle with practiced precision, piecing together a school uniform.

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