A St. Jean Elementary School student has raised $521 to help Nepal, the country where she was born.
Archana Giri Bhandari does not remember much of her life in Nepal before moving to P.E.I. but when she learned of the earthquakes, she wanted to help.
"I saw the news that they lost their home, their clothes, their rooms, and they don't have anything to eat or money," said Archana.
The student did not know where to start with fundraising efforts so she went to her teachers for help.
Archana and her friend, Tamara Valiquette made posters, held a bake sale and sold other items like freezies.
In addition to raising the money, Archana's teacher, Amy MacKinnon says the student went from being shy to confident.
"It was awesome, we were floored by how determined she was every day," said MacKinnon.
The change was noticed at home as well by both Archana's mother and sister.
