Improvement of the school environment and promotion of child rights through media with Right4Children – Project 012

Project 012 / 2024 – 2028

The project is a continuation of the successful collaboration with Right4Children, established in 2013 to empower vulnerable children, youth, and women. Building on the achievements of the previous framework (2019-2023), the project aims to tackle persistent challenges in Nepal's education sector. Focusing on creating child-friendly environments, improving infrastructure, and enhancing teaching methods, the project strives to contribute to the broader goal of providing quality education.

Key objectives: The project's primary objectives include improving children’s access to education, strengthening school capacities for enhanced teaching and learning, and fostering students' self-confidence through participation in extracurricular activities.

The main activities are focused on enhancing the school infrastructure through classroom renovations, improvements in water and sanitation facilities, and the creation of play spaces and sports facilities. Additionally, teacher training programs emphasize innovative teaching methods, active learning approaches, and the integration of technology as an educational tool. The project also supports communities in fostering a conducive learning environment by raising parental awareness about education and promoting community participation in the educational process.

Project details

€ 463 159 in 5 years

The project will impact 41 community schools in Hupsekot Rural Municipality, benefiting over 5,000 students, 300 teachers, and approximately 2,000 parents. The comprehensive support to 20-25 schools will have a ripple effect, positively influencing the remaining schools in various ways.

Right4Children (R4C) is a Nepalese non-profit organisation founded in 2013 and based in Pokhara. It works to support disadvantaged children and young people whose living conditions limit their access to education. Its mission is to support them throughout their educational journey by providing learning opportunities and pathways to integration tailored to their needs.

The organisation structures its work around three main areas: child protection, education and access to sustainable livelihoods. It improves school environments, trains teachers, supports families and offers young people vocational training to help them gain access to employment.

Since its inception, Right4Children reports having reached more than 59,000 people through over 10 projects. Its programme dedicated to child-friendly schools has helped to improve learning conditions in 80 state schools between 2015 and 2023.

Through an approach combining education, skills development and community engagement, Right4Children seeks to bring a sustainable change.

Located in the Hupsekot rural municipality, Nawalpur district, Gandaki province.
Population of 35,000 to 40,000, mainly from the Magar ethnic community.
41 community schools out of a total of 47 in the region.

Rights of the child

Education

Gender equality

SGD 4 - Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

SGD 10 - Reduce inequality within and among countries

SGD 17 - Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development