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Growing up in Bhindyolachhi, Lalitpur, I never imagined that one day I would be a Teach For Nepal Fellow. My mother, who worked tirelessly in a carpet factory for 20 years and plowed fields at night, always stressed the importance of education. She saw it as the key to unlocking opportunities and creating a better life. And so, despite the challenges we faced, she did everything in her power to ensure I received a good education. I was lucky to have wonderful teachers like Shovana Ma’am, who not only taught me valuable life skills but also inspired me to become a teacher myself. They made me believe that I too could make a difference in the lives of young students. But just when I thought my journey was set, I received some devastating news. My scholarship program was being cut due to restrictions from the social welfare council. After over a decade of working in education, it felt like my life had come to a halt. That was until I came across Teach For Nepal. Now, I am more dete…

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…

I felt a deep sense of purpose when I learned about the Teach For Nepal Fellowship program. It was as though all my years of searching for a way to make a difference in the world had led me to this opportunity. I've always been someone who follows my instincts and my heart, and this time was no different. Education has been the foundation of my personal growth and development. But, for me, education extends beyond books and classrooms. I've gained invaluable knowledge from my own experiences and journeys, and I'm eager to share this with my future students. I want them to have a more meaningful and engaging educational experience than I did. TFN's mission to end education inequality is incredibly inspiring, and I'm thrilled to be a part of this movement. I hope to be a catalyst for positive change in the classroom and beyond, and to empower my students to realize their full potential. I believe that the experiential learning approach employed by TFN will provide an enriching exper…

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…

Being the youngest child of the family, I was pampered a lot. My parents would fulfill everything I wanted if not I’d throw tantrums and cry. So in a sense I was very spoiled as a kid. My parents didn’t believe in raising hands towards their children, instead they counseled me properly. This helped me get over the bad habits. The accomplishments I am proudest of is getting a scholarship during my undergraduate level as well as being selected for the student exchange mobility program held in Jaipur, India. The scholarship helped lessen the financial burden of my family and attending the program gave me exposure to new people, environment, and culture. During my final year research preparation, I had a talk with Bhumi Rana Magar, who is a friend from college and works as a Program Assistant in TFN. She provided me with detailed information about Teach For Nepal and encouraged me to apply for the Fellowship. The main reason I want to be a Teach For Nepal Fellow is to know what subj…

I was looking for something challenging after I finished my undergraduate studies. During this time, I came across a post from Teach For Nepal on social media. I began to research the Fellowship program provided by TFN. The whole idea of Fellowship seemed quite fascinating to me. The vision that TFN is working towards is challenging but it was exactly something I was looking for in my life. The very vision of the movement pushed me to apply for this Fellowship program. The Fellowship provides me the opportunity to teach students whose potential is yet to be explored. Standing in front of such students every single day, I will naturally have to be the best version of myself to provide the quality education that they deserve. The skills and competencies that I will learn as a teacher leading a group of students. Starting from setting big goals, investing in students and families, planning, execution, and reflection are the same as that of a leader, leading a group of employees in an or…

My mother has always been fond of learning, she loved going to school and was always eager to learn and understand new topics in her life. But due to family responsibilities, she had to leave her education to tend household needs. She sacrificed her education to make sure we had an easy life and her wish has always been that we attain an excellent education. My school days experiences are also one of the most memorable phases of my life. When I look back at those days smile automatically comes on my face. Teachers there were kind, supportive, humble and always motivating to thrive towards academic excellence. Their support made learning easier and fun. Their method of teaching was very effective not just to me but the entire class. Our teacher delivered the subject content in a simple yet unique way. They are the kind of teachers, I aspire to be during my Fellowship. I want to teach children maths by not just concentrating on formulas and problem solving, but with the help of fi…