A day of school for a child in Nepal

Lessons at the highest altitudes Lessons at the highest altitudes

School education in Nepal's remote mountain villages

Namdo, a small village in the Upper Dolpo region of the Nepalese high mountains, lies a good 4,000 meters above sea level and is one of the most remote areas in the world. It can only be reached by long walks. Until 1993, foreigners were not allowed to travel over the 5,000 meter high passes into this enchanted area. The political and geographical isolation preserved a very original Tibetan culture, but also prevented connections to the rest of Nepal.

need

School supplies to teach 110 students in Namdo, Upper Dolpo for one year.

activity

Ensuring continuous school operations in Namdo.

Measurable performance

Number of children receiving school materials through the project.

Result

The students learn to read and write and can support their families and the village with their knowledge.

Systemically relevant impact

Improved educational opportunities for children in Namdo.

background

A major problem in the Upper Dolpo region is the lack of state presence and support. The state does provide two teachers for the school in Namdo, but this is always the subject of difficult negotiations and persuasion. There are no hospitals. 50% of the population lives below the poverty line. Only 34% (20% of women) can read and write.

Dolpo is also Tibetan-Buddhist and belongs to a Nepalese minority linguistically and culturally. The language of the region is Tibetan, and the population must first learn the Nepalese national language. This is a challenge for the students, as they have to learn a completely new alphabet. But only with a good knowledge of Nepali can the children later move around the country without any problems, work and participate in politics.

The good deed

For the children and young people in these remote areas, education is not something they can take for granted. Today's donations will strengthen the educational opportunities of the children and young people, so that future adults can help shape their region responsibly and work for equality and justice.

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