In Nepal, Fida promotes the model of the Safe Schools Programme. The work is accomplished alongside local organisations Rescue Nepal, Relative Nepal, New Life Service Association, and Transformation Nepal.
Nepal is one of the least developed countries in Asia. The COVID-19 pandemic led to up to half of children dropped out of primary and secondary school, as school closures were long-lasting. Remote learning opportunities failed to reach many children and young people. Girls and children with disabilities are in a particularly vulnerable position in Nepalese society.
Safe School Pathways for Children and Youth
Fida’s programme in Nepal seeks to respond to these challenges by building models of safe school pathways. Its aim is for every child’s educational path to be realised from at least primary to secondary level education. Teachers are trained in child-centred and inclusive teaching methods. Collaboration between schools and homes is also being strengthened. The use of technology is promoted to enable students to use digital learning materials and to support the administrative work of schools.
We support our children’s schooling by being on the school management committee, because we know how important education is for the future of our children.
Pushpa ja Shnidevi, members of school management committee in Kailari, and mothers of students.
Young people are offered education and career guidance, to help them transition from one level of education to another. Additionally, adult literacy programs and entrepreneurship training are offered to improve livelihood opportunities for young people and families. Partner organisations receive support and training to enable them to be innovative advocates for the rights of children and young people in Nepal.
Organic Farming as a Pathway out of Poverty
Fida’s development work programme also develops the livelihood opportunities of families as a part of increasing comprehensive wellbeing. Partner organisation, Relative Nepal, organises training in organic farming, which not only includes training in cultivation methods, but training in agribusiness, as well as guidance on how to better be able to sell one’s products.
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Development work in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh we support the education of children and youth as well as the livelihood of families.
Development work in Bhutan
In Bhutan we support women’s livelihoods by organising vocational training.
Development work in Burundi
In Burundi we support the education opportunities of children and youth.
Development work in Democratic Republic of the Congo
In Congo we support peacebuilding and children’s right to equal and quality education.
Development work in Ethiopia
In Ethiopia we support building peace and the employment of women and youth.
Development work in Iraq
In the Kurdistan region of Iraq we support the education of children and youth with disabilities.
Development work in Kenya
In Kenya we support the education of children, employment of youth, and livelihood of families.
Development work in Myanmar
In Myanmar we support the education of marginalised children and youth.
Development work in Tanzania
In Tanzania we support the education and right to a safe living environment of children and youth. We especially focus on improving the status of children with disabilities.
Development work in Uganda
In Uganda we support the education and right to a safe living environment of children and youth.