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As a child I had a habit of collecting books and notebooks, thinking they’d come handy in the future. I was shy and it was difficult for me to socialize, so books became my companions. From an early age I always said I wanted to be an engineer. Often, I would get scolded by my father for breaking apart radio and watches. Science fascinated me. At school, I had few friends and devoted more time to studies than extra-curricular activities. The teachers focused on interactive activities during classes which helped us learn better. We had educational tours and the teachers made sure to give personal feedbacks to the students and parents after every examination. When I worked for Raleigh International, I led a team of Nepali and Foreign volunteers to build taps and conduct menstrual and child awareness programs. I also wrote an algorithm to solve the loop pipe network in optimized way. I am proud of having served as an engineer in a rural community. As a Teach For Nepal Fellow, I…

I was born in Tulsipur, Dang in a middle-class family. I was brought up well and got an opportunity to study in a private school instead of a government school. I passed SLC with distinction and along with education I was involved in sports like cricket, soccer and Taekwondo. After finishing my higher secondary school, my parents suggested me to study MBBS but I always wanted to pursue my career in mechanical engineering. While studying at Kathmandu University, I was involved in various activities organized by Kathmandu University Youth Red Cross Circle and I want to provide the same opportunities to my students during my Fellowship. I was always involved in sports during my school life and I plan to involve my students in it too. Using sports as a platform, I want to motivate my students to do good in their education as well as involve the community in school activities as well as the students’ academics.

I’m not the person who settles in the place someone has built for me. I have always yearned for purpose. This pursuit took me to rural Nepal for volunteering but my search was not over. I felt that I found what I was looking for when I first came to Teach For Nepal’s office and attended its information session where we were challenged with the question, “What if your first job was to change the nation?” When I learned about the mission TFN is working towards, I learnt more about the vicious cycle of poverty tied to lack of quality education, I decided that I had a role to play in breaking the cycle. As a student, I was fortunate enough to be guided by very good teachers who were teachers and friends to me as well. Therefore I owe my two years for others as I know that not everyone is as fortunate as I had been. With an aspiration to be an inspiration to many I will be able to reach, and to actually do something for “change” rather than just complaining about it, I hope to be the …

I once went to the hospital with my grandfather. He saluted the doctor who passed by him. Baffled with his gesture, I asked him, “What was so special about these people wearing a white coat?” He replied, “They are a great human beings; they save people’s lives.” That was the day when I started dreaming about a career for myself in the medical field. My dad’s constant emphasis on the importance of education was my motivating factor for my higher education. Growing up, I had to walk three hours just to reach my school. I still remember the day when my father saw me surrounded among hundreds of students in a class, he decided to send me to India for education instead. He was convinced that I would do well in a large classroom environment. That was a wise decision because after changing my school, I was a completely different person. I started participating in sports and also got scholarship for my higher education. Soon after graduation, I was back to Nepal and it was my sister …

My parents did not want me to go to a public school. I used to question, why my parents were pessimistic about sending me to a public school. In face of several adversities, both of my parents worked extremely hard to get quality education for me and my two siblings. I slowly came to understand the reasons and grew a strong desire to be a teacher, that too at a public school to improve the conditions for public school students. The motivation to become a teacher amplified while I joined my Bachelor's. One of my teachers treated me like her daughter. She was the one who always emphasised on giving back to the society and who encouraged my desire to teach. She not only encouraged me about my potential, but also insisted that I helped my friends do better in life. She was a mother, teacher and a social worker at the same time. She has been a true role model – an example of what a difference a teacher can make in the lives of her students. I came to know about TFN through social medi…

I was among the most outgoing students in my school. I was good in studies and always passed my examinations with distinctions. I used to participate in all kinds of extracurricular activities and sports. I’d talk to all my teachers, friends, juniors and seniors of my school and crack jokes with them, laugh around and have fun. I went to India to pursue my bachelors. The five years away from home, away from my Fellow countrymen, away from familiar language and food was a very different experience altogether. Personally, it felt a little difficult in the beginning but with time and patience I was able to spend those five years wonderfully. It took me very little time to socialize with friends, seniors and juniors and that helped me a lot to mingle with everyone. I always knew I wanted to return to Nepal and work here. So after finishing my studies I packed up my bag and came back. I signed up for the Fellowship because of my drive to do something for my country. I came to realize…

I have grown up in a busy street in Kathmandu with easy access to all kinds of services. My parents tried to give me the best life they could fulfill all of my needs. When I was in sixth grade, I watched a documentary at school that projected the everyday struggle of people in Karnali to fulfill their basic needs, economic crisis, poverty, lack of proper schools, and small children obligated to support their families. Those pictures glued to my memories and because of this documentary, I began contemplating how much people suffer and how I can help them in any way possible. While doing my bachelor's, Babukaji sir was the first to introduce me to TFN. When I learned about their fight for education injustice and inequality, it recaptured my memory of the Karnali documentary that I had watched. Also, I was looking to work with an organization that is trying to bring a change not just with words, but by action as well. I like how TFN is mobilizing the youths who are full of enthusiasm…

I have always had a dream of being my own boss, but I know that it will take time to achieve. Currently, I am in a place where I want to be a part of something bigger than myself, where I can freely express myself, and make an impact in the world. That's why I decided to apply for the Teach For Nepal Fellowship. Growing up, I was an introverted kid in Damauli, Tanahun. When I was 10, my family moved to Kathmandu and I was enrolled in a private residential school. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the students were very friendly and went out of their way to make me feel welcome. In no time, they became my family. During my time there, I had two teachers who were instrumental in shaping who I am today. They instilled in me the values of following my gut, putting myself out there in the universe, and receiving with grace. Their unwavering faith in me and their constant words of encouragement gave me the confidence to believe in myself. I hope to be able to pay it forward and …

Being from a lower middle class family, I’ve struggled very hard to fulfill my dreams. My parents are illiterate and there are three children in our family. Due to poverty they couldn’t afford our education and basic necessities. So I worked throughout my life to attain education. I want every kid to get an excellent education and have better life opportunities. I know the standard and quality of education in many public schools of our country. I know the standards and teaching methodologies of many teachers in public schools in the remote regions. And I know how that the kids are the ones being cheated as a result of the education system. Having been a public school student, I believe that if I don’t take initiative to change the system then my struggle until now will be worthless. So when I got the chance to be a part of Teach For Nepal, I accepted the challenge that would allow me to fulfill my dream of being able to help all children in Nepal.

Growing up in Libali, Bhaktapur, after the devastating earthquake demolished my family’s home in Jenla, I witnessed firsthand the challenges of rebuilding both physically and emotionally. With my father being the only breadwinner in a family of five, I quickly learned the importance of resilience. What started as a childhood dream of becoming a teacher, where I once imagined assigning homework and punishments, has since transformed into a deep passion to inspire and empower students to unlock their full potential. My mother is my greatest inspiration. Though she lacked formal education, her determination to attend evening classes after a long day of housework helped her learn to write her name and grasp basic math. Watching her earn respect in our community despite her limited schooling taught me that education is not just about academics—it’s about self-development, persistence, and the power to influence lives. Her journey has been a constant reminder for me to never stop learnin…