Nepal, a landlocked country nestled between China and India, is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and cultural diversity. Home to eight of the world’s ten highest peaks, including Mount Everest, Nepal is a haven for trekkers and climbers. It boasts extraordinary biodiversity, from tropical jungles to alpine terrains. With over 123 ethnic groups speaking nearly 70 languages, Nepal’s cultural heritage is as diverse as its geography. Kathmandu, the capital, houses seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites within a 15 km radius.
Our working area are outskirts area around Kathmandu Valley, the cultural and political epicenter of Nepal, which spans an area of about 665 square kilometers and is home to a population of approximately 3.5 million people. Kathmandu Valley is a vibrant region comprising the cities of Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur. It is known for its rich history and houses seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including ancient temples, stupas, and palaces. The valley is a hub for tourism, arts, and crafts, particularly wood and metalwork, and serves as Nepal’s primary economic and administrative centre.
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Nepal faces significant challenges, including widespread poverty and limited economic development, especially in rural areas. Political instability, geographic constraints due to its mountainous terrain, and social inequalities make these issues even worse. Environmental degradation and the impacts of climate change also add to the problems, threatening the country’s natural resources and people’s ways of making a living.
Nepal faces a number of challenges, predominantly in remote areas, in the areas of Health, Education, Livelihoods, and Waste Management/Sustainability. The FutureSense Foundation Nepal Hub, works closely with partners in addressing long-term development issues in order to provide access to life-skills development, quality education and public health. A main priority is not only to build confidence and resilience by inspiring children to overcome the earthquake trauma but also to improve schools’ infrastructure through small projects. We are currently focusing on four of the Sustainable Development Goals (Good Health and Wellbeing, Quality Education, Gender Equality and Clean Water and Sanitation) set out by the United Nations.
Understanding a basic conversation in English is one of the major challenges of our local children in schools. Our Education programme aims to increase the knowledge and skills of students in primary and lower secondary grades to ignite curiosity and develop personal competencies. In order to achieve this, we deliver interactive, fun, and informative workshops which contribute to make learning an enjoyable process.
We deliver workshops in STEM, Conversational English and Creative Arts which will incorporate experiments and a hands-on working approach, thereby putting learners at the forefront of the active learning process. These education projects are instrumental in developing life competencies skills and knowledge in subject matters that will pave the way for a brighter future.
Alongside the workshops, our education programme also involves developing a conducive learning environment in the classrooms by making informative murals, decorating classrooms, teacher training and providing/ developing learning resources.
Our Health & Wellbeing programme aim to ensure community members and learners have the access, knowledge, and skills to make informed choices, cultivate healthy habits, and promote overall well-being, hence contributing towards overall wellbeing initiatives.
Most schools in Nepal are strict on their curriculum and utilise traditional rote learning methods. Through our interactive workshops, we promote health awareness and support marginalized communities with pop-up clinics offering preliminary healthcare. Additionally, we provide First Aid training to schools and communities to strengthen emergency response capabilities.
We also improve schools’ infrastructure through painting murals which help to foster creativity, promote an optimistic attitude and nurture emotional growth among our students.
One of the major issues of Nepal is managing waste. Plastic is a threat to our health and it is visible amongst most roadsides and in both rural and urban areas. As there are no recycling systems in Nepal, it is commonplace to see people burning plastics as a waste management practice.
Through our Sustainability programmes we focus on conducting workshops around the environment and sustainable practices with our partners. We deliver workshops in the mentioned areas which will incorporate experiments and a hands-on working approach, thereby putting learners at the forefront of the active learning process. Furthermore, we do plantations in school premises and cultural sites alongside litter picking and waste management initiatives in the communities.
“Nepal is a culturally rich and diverse country, known for its stunning landscapes and resilient people. Despite its beauty, Nepal faces challenges like poverty, limited access to quality education and healthcare, political instability, and climate change vulnerability. These issues are compounded by infrastructure difficulties and social inequalities. Our programmes aim to empower young people, providing them with the knowledge and opportunities to become active leaders. By focusing on education, health, and climate resilience, we strive to create sustainable solutions that improve the quality of life and foster long-term community development.”
Nepal Country Manager
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