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In the remote villages of Nepal’s Far-Western region, educator Srijana K.C.* has devoted the past six years to teaching children with disabilities. Based at Shree Tribhuwan Janta Secondary School in Chhateshwori, Salyan, she currently provides instruction to 12 regularly attending students who have hearing impairments.  Children with disabilities remain among the most marginalized groups in… Continue reading Leading the Way in Inclusive Education in Chhateshwori

Despite holding a Bachelor’s degree, 25-year-old Bindu* faced significant barriers to finding formal employment. She lives with her in-laws and three children in a rural village in Dhanusha, Madhesh Province, where low wages and limited job opportunities have made it difficult to secure meaningful work. With few options available, Bindu eventually took on full-time responsibilities… Continue reading Bindu’s New Beginning with the She Leads Initiative

Strengthening Foundational Skills for Better Learning Outcomes As education evolves globally, with schools increasingly embracing innovative methods to meet the diverse needs of students, many community schools in Nepal continue to grapple with fundamental challenges. According to UNICEF Nepal, only half of students in grades 3, 5 and 8 meet the academic criteria for Nepali… Continue reading Build the Basics: A Year of Progress and Impact 

Economic empowerment through livelihoods In Nepal, the Dalit community, which makes up 13.8% of the population, faces severe systemic socio-economic inequalities and discrimination rooted in caste-based practices. Within the population, the experiences  of Madheshi Dalit women is particularly harsh. They endure a dual burden of discrimination based on both their caste and gender. This marginalisation,… Continue reading Empowering Marginalised Dalit Women in Nepal

Strengthening Teaching Capacity for Improved Student Support. Teachers are essential in molding young minds, and their impact in the classroom is undeniable. The Build the Basics (BTB) program is dedicated to supporting 1,800 teachers in the Karnali and Madhesh provinces. One of the program’s key goals is to provide these teachers with training in Teaching at… Continue reading Tailored Education for Lasting Impact – Tarl’s influence on teachers

EDUCATION RESPONSE IN NALGAD MUNICIPALITY, JAJARKOT DISTRICT On November 3, 2023, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Jajarkot and Rukum Districts of Karnali Province. The earthquake resulted in 154 lives lost including 81 children, with over 375 injured and more than 150,000 lives affected.  The earthquake caused widespread damage, including the destruction of houses and infrastructures.… Continue reading Education Response in Nalgad Municipality, Jajarkot District

From November 28 to 30, the South Asian Assessment Alliance (SAAA) organized an International Conference on “Educational Assessment, Policy and Practice for Strengthening Education Systems” in Kathmandu, Nepal. Street Child as the lead member of the alliance hosted the event, and ASER Nepal c/o Galli Galli supported as the co-hosts. The alliance is funded by… Continue reading The South Asian Assessment Alliance International Conference 

To mark the International Day of the Girl Child on October 11th, 2023, ‘BIKALPA: Alternatives to Child, Early, and Forced Marriage’ was organized by Street Child on October 10, 2023, in collaboration with Janaki Women Awareness Society and Global Shapers Kathmandu, and hosted by the British Council. The event was structured around insightful discussions and… Continue reading BIKALPA: Advocating for Alternatives to Child, Early, and Forced Marriage – An Event

Transforming Education through Innovative teaching In this month’s blog, we delve into the remarkable impact of the Innovative Pedagogies to Support Foundational Learning (IPSFL) project in Suddhodhan Rural Municipality, Lumbini Province. Together in partnership with Aasaman Nepal, the project focuses on building capacity of teachers, improving foundational skills and fostering learning environments to targeted schools… Continue reading Innovative Pedagogies to Support Foundational Learning

Breaking barriers: Agency through financial literacy for married Dalit girls Despite Nepal’s legal age of marriage being set at 20, early marriages continue to persist within marginalised communities, especially among women from low-income families. Various factors, including challenging socio-economic conditions, illiteracy, limited employment opportunities, gender discrimination, and poverty, contribute to this issue. Street Child of… Continue reading Breaking the Bonds Phase II