I was born in one of the well-facilitated cities of Nepal, Biratnagar. I grew up, painting, writing and reading a lot of books. Unlike many students, I loved going to school. I remember I went to school even when I had high fever. I was worried I would lose a lot if I missed even a day. My dad went through a lot of hards hips to provide education to me and my two other elder sisters. Both my sisters went to a public school, whereas, I got an opportunity to study in a private school. My sisters did their best and achieved a lot but one of them always used to be disappointed that she did not get the chance to study at a private school. Whenever I saw anybody in pain for not having attended or not being able to send their kids to a good school, I always wondered why income or money had to determine if one can access quality education. If income has to be the main factor, we can say that 75% children of our country are not receiving quality schooling. This is not acceptable to me. Wh…

As a kid, I was shy and scared of teachers. Ironically, I wanted to become a teacher from an early age. I do not have any particular feelings about my school life. Speaking with new people was never my strength. I still remember in the 9th grade, when I had to introduce myself in front of my new classmates, words did not come out of my mouth. I was aware of my inability to speak in large crowds, however now I do not have any problem addressing a big crowd. I have always wanted to learn new things, it could be my curious nature but I have always been interested to learn. I was studious by nature, if I saw a book lying somewhere I would leaf through it. Ever since I was in high school the thought of becoming a banker was in my head. Consequently, I pursued management for my undergraduate studies. As I was diligent and studious, I was always liked by my teachers. Education inequity was something that I had experienced closely. All my life I had studied in public institutions. In my col…

From a young age I had the dream of joining the army or the police force or becoming a doctor because I loved serving others. I believed that in any of these jobs I could serve others and my family as well by earning good money because it was hard for my father to support us all. My eldest brother dropped out of school in grade 9 to start earning and ease the burden. Unfortunately, I did not have the money to study medicine and I was too young for the army. But thanks to the sacrifices of my elders, I was able to study engineering. Although I found a good job afterwards, I was not getting satisfaction from the work. I felt that although I could earn much money for my family and myself, my desire to serve others was being limited in this corporate world. Therefore, I joined Teach for Nepal in order to cultivate all the necessary attributes which are required to bring drastic change. I want children not only to have access to quality education but also to cultivate ethical values in t…

I applied to TFN because I want to help reduce education inequality. My parents made many sacrifices to make sure that their children, including their daughters, would get good education. But not all kids are lucky enough to have parents like mine. I see people from other countries showing an interest in helping to educate our people and think, then why not us? If a small effort of mine can help change the future of others, then that is what I should do. I know the value of education in today’s world and want to help in the misson to create an educated Nepal. My classroom will not just be a monotonous hall filled with lectures and assignments. I will try my best to make my class and books interesting. I want to form a bond with my students where they will not hesitate to share their feelings. I want to be a teacher who is a role model whom my students will follow.

As a child I looked up to my father a lot. I wanted to be just like him: I copied the way he talked and the way he walked. At present, my father is a representative of our ward and runs a retail shop. My mother supports the family by running a poultry farm. To ensure that my siblings and I had a good education, my family moved from Shringa to Majuwa in Gulmi. My dream in life is to make my father proud. Last Dashain when I went home for the festivals, I facilitated a six-day menstrual hygiene training for the women in our community. It was done in collaboration with the local government. On the last day of training, the local dignitaries gathered to provide feedback and praised my work. My happiness knew no bounds when I saw how proud my father was. Everyday when I travel or go out, I hear people complaining about a lot of things. While I understand why they must be so frustrated, I also believe that the onus lies on all of us to look for a solution to the problems. Therefore I wan…

In my community (Kanchanpur district of Far Western Development Region), most of the children go to government schools where education isn’t so good. Most of them drop out of their school before reaching Grade 10. After leaving school, one and only option for them is to go to India to make money through low paid jobs. But fortunately, being the eldest son in my family, my grandfather sent me to a private school. Because of our financial constraints, my siblings had to go to public schools. I could see the difference in education quality we received. I was a hardworking student and did quite well. I completed my Bachelor’s in Development Studies from Pokhara University. I was honored with the award of Deans List for my outstanding academic performance during my Bachelor’s level. Another big achievement for me was to be selected as the delegate from University students from Nepal to participate in JENESYS 2.0 conducted by Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) in Tokyo, Ja…

I was born in Mahendranagar, Kanchanpur district which is situated in southwestern Nepal. My family is engaged in farming. The highest academic degree earned in my family was SLC until I became the first member to graduate from college. I did my secondary schooling from a public school located in my hometown. The community there had a very supportive atmosphere and more importantly, people in that area were educated. My parents and community teachers are the most notable people in my life. My interaction with the teachers got very nerve-wracking at times but, I cannot deny the fact that they have always had a positive role during my life as a student. My first failure in life came after failing in English during my high school. My motivation to do well helped me succeed with good marks on my second attempt. Despite failing, I lifted myself up. This event instilled a feeling that I should never give up. My academic performance then subsequently improved while doing my undergraduate s…

As the youngest child in my family, I was supported by my elder brothers for my education. Despite not coming from a very privileged family, I was able to complete Bachelor’s in Engineering from Western Regional Campus in 2070. During and after People’s War, I used to listen to political programs on the radio which made me think about the inequality, injustice, and problems that existed in the society. I also took part in Jana Andolan-2 in 2062. I engaged in different organizations and regularly read newspapers that got me thinking about the inequality in education and teaching methodology. I first learned about Teach For Nepal through a newspaper ad that featured Mahabir Pun along with one Teach For Nepal Fellow. As I have become a part of it now, I am glad that Fellowship has turned out to be more than teaching and pedagogy, and lays emphasis on changing myself from inside and then the community. Having come from a public school myself, I understand the challenges of public ed…

Though I attended one of the most renowned schools in town, the system of education was not prioritized for the needs of individual students. Despite having good infrastructure and opportunities in extracurricular activities, the teaching was still theory based rather than practical. I learned about Teach For Nepal in a college info session at Thames International College. As a Social Work student, I am aware of the challenges faced by the students of government schools. My participation at various workshops and volunteer teaching at schools have made me more interested in this field. This fellowship became the most appropriate platform to give students what I missed in school while also contributing to long-term education improvements. My parents became supportive and were happy when I was selected for this fellowship. Their optimism in the mission I have joined makes my commitment even stronger.

I was raised by a single mother, and I give all the credits to my selfless mother for making me what I am today. She taught me to be graceful, caring and independent. Her sheer determination to overcome difficulty has always been an inspiration to me. Her dedication to fulfilling our needs and necessities through hardships has helped me to strongly believe that one should never lose hope when faced with difficult circumstances. I remember while I was in school, I had a hard time understanding the concepts of mathematics. With the help of an amazing teacher and the influence of my mother, I was able to overcome math anxiety. After finishing higher education, I decided to study Environmental Science at Kathmandu University because of my interest in learning about the earth, its biology and to help develop solutions to environmental problems. After graduating from Kathmandu University, I was in the process of joining Tribhuvan University until my brother whispered in my ears, “Teach F…