Improving rural schools in Nepal

We recemtly provided libraries and equipped classrooms in four schools in remote communities of Makwanpur. The schools submitted applications for libraries and learning materials to equip reception classrooms, so the class environment would be lively and child-friendly. This in turn motivates children to be at school happily and attend regularly. Before providing support, our team visited the school and met with with the School Management Committee (SMC), teachers and undertook observations. After discussions with the evidence, our team decided to provide support to those schools where most of the children are from marginalised communities. Our support benefited 377 children and 20 teachers from four schools.

 An 11-year child said, “ Before we had empty classrooms and we did not have any learning materials at our school except our textbooks, but we couldn’t buy them because our parents were so poor. One day when I reached school, one of my friends told me there were loads of picture storybooks and other stuff at our school – and then I was amazed! I ran with my friend quickly into that room and I saw so many things which I have never seen before! I started opening all of them as much as possible. I questioned myself when can I read these? And I decided, I will read at least one book every day. I am very happy to see these materials in our school and I can learn so many things from now onwards. Thank you all of those who provided us with these wonderful books and materials”.