By Nepal Youth Foundation | Project Leader
This summer, the Nepal Youth Foundation's (NYF) Caste Equality Project (CEP) is continuing to drive generational change across Dalit communities in Saptari District, Madhesh Province. Our team is expanding access to education, improving school infrastructure, and empowering families to break free from systemic exclusion.
A Surge of Hope: Classrooms Filling Up Again
Following a successful school enrollment campaign in 2024 that brought more than 820 Dalit students back to the classroom, NYF immediately began expanding school infrastructure to meet the growing demand.
In 2025, NYF launched a second School Enrollment Campaign to build on that momentum. So far, over 90 students who had dropped out previously have officially re-enrolled. One school has already requested additional classrooms due to the influx!
In collaboration with the local government, NYF set into motion a vibrant initiative aimed at boosting school enrollment in the region. Our dedicated team—alongside enthusiastic students and teachers—began spreading the word through energizing rallies and personalized home visits to promote the value of education.
Updates Made So Far:
New furniture & ceiling fans installed to improve learning conditions
New classrooms (and one small kitchen) built at a school
Free lunches served daily to support health & boost attendance
What’s Included in a School Enrollment Campaign?
Door-to-door visits to speak with parents, encourage enrollment, and answer questions
Distribution of hundreds of school uniforms and bags—handmade by our Industrial Tailoring students at Olgapuri Vocational School
Village rallies coordinated to build awareness and excitement
Thanks to your generosity, we’re making tangible progress in removing educational barriers for Dalit children—and creating a brighter, more equitable future in Saptari District.
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