By Nepal Youth Foundation | Project Leader
Strengthening Nutrition and Education in Dalit Communities
In March 2025, Nepal Youth Foundation hosted a one-day nutrition training through the Caste Equality Project in Saptari District at a Community Learning Center (CLC). The training brought together more than 100 participants, including school teachers, cooks, caregivers, and mothers from the surrounding community.
Nutrition experts from NYF’s programs led the session, sharing practical knowledge about child nutrition, balanced meals, and healthy food preparation. Participants included 26 teachers and cooks representing all 13 schools in Tirhut Rural Municipality, six CLC staff members and cooks, and 78 mothers from the community.
By equipping caregivers and educators with stronger nutrition knowledge, the training helps ensure that children receive healthier meals both at school and at home.
Expanding Learning Through Community Learning Centers
NYF’s Community Learning Centers in Saptari continue to support children and families with educational opportunities and safe spaces to grow.
After-School Support Classes
In 2025, more than 100 children participated in after-school support classes. At any given time, up to 50 students attended sessions at each center, strengthening their academic skills, building confidence, and helping them stay engaged in school.
Early Childhood Care Program
A total of 120 toddlers participated in the early childhood care program in 2025. The program provides a safe, nurturing environment where young children receive nutritious meals, learn personal hygiene habits, and engage in creative play that supports early cognitive development.
Back-to-School Bridging Classes
NYF’s bridging classes helped girls who had previously dropped out of school return to the classroom. In 2025, 35 girls participated in the program, and 33 successfully transitioned back into formal schooling during the current academic year. This marks an encouraging step toward long-term educational opportunity.
Through the Caste Equality Project, NYF is helping Dalit children and families access the education, nutrition, and support systems they need to build brighter futures.
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