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My family has gone through very difficult times that are not easy to express through words. I feel my mother is a hero and has been my inspiration. She provided good education to me and my siblings as she struggled so much and had little help. Before joining this fellowship, I worked for over a year in a departmental store to save money but I was unhappy not doing anything meaningful with my life. I knew I wanted to help people and lead a more fulfilled life. I am excited to connect people of various backgrounds and ethnic groups with love and mutual respect. I want children to dream big, and I want to help them realize that education is incredibly important to leading a meaningful and successful life. I know firsthand from my struggles that this is true. I stand here as a fellow, committed to bringing positive change in the lives of these children. I am really excited to take a leap in my life through this fellowship.
When I was a child, I wanted to become a theater actor. I would watch serials and movies; actors would get to play different roles and I was blown away by the concept of acting. Acting is not the only art I enjoyed, I enjoyed writing poems. My school days were full of fun; I was a diligent student and an amicable kid. Amid all the fun, I had my fair share of struggle too. I went to a public school and when I moved to another school after grade 7, I struggled with English. I had a hard time comprehending this dreadful language. My siblings were fixated on making me master this subject and with their help, my speaking and writing skills improved significantly. In the class, I never shied away from asking a question. If I had a problem in understanding, I wouldn’t think twice before questioning my teacher. Soon I was able to walk toe to toe with my English-speaking friends. This incident taught me the benefits of hard work, but it also helped me understand the gap between schooling syst…
Growing up, I was never the smartest kid in the classroom, but I understood the value of a good education. It's what opened doors of opportunity for me and helped me gain the confidence to pursue my dreams. However, I realized that not everyone has access to quality education, especially those in rural areas. My interest in education grew further when I personally experienced the impact of misdiagnosis and mistreatment of mental illness in Nepal. It's a topic that is still considered taboo in our society, and it's time we start talking about it openly. Through cognitive behavioral therapy, I found a way to manage my own mental health, but I know there are many others out there who are struggling silently. That's why I want to become a Teach For Nepal Fellow - to work towards creating a safe and supportive environment in schools, where students can learn, grow, and thrive. As a Fellow, I aspire to be an agent of change in the lives of struggling students in public schools. I look…
I am from a lower middle class family in the Tharu community. Seeing financial struggle and hard work of my parents, I was always interested in earning money and working which almost led me to leave my studies. Due to our financial condition, I started my schooling at the age of seven. I performed well so I skipped three grades (KG, 2 and 5). Unfortunately, my mother hasn’t gone to school and my father has only attended school through 8th grade. They work all day and night just to ensure that I attended a private school. Therefore, I know firsthand the inequity in education here in Nepal. Through this fellowship, I know I am being part of a change. I will be changing the lives of hundreds of children who have the potential of leading this nation towards improvement. Personally, I will also be changing my perspective, gaining more experience, and understanding my country. This fellowship will help me to pursue my long term dream of empowering Nepal via agriculture and becoming an…
Hailing from Far-West Nepal, I grew up in circumstances unique to my own region. In a village where it seemed that you could make a reasonable amount of money just by rearing goats, I did not internalize the importance of studying until I failed a few eighth-grade exams. The failure reminded me of how my parents never had the opportunity I did and how I may have been taking my opportunity for granted. I decided to work harder, sought help from teachers and started doing well. I even passed my SLC with First Division and was the first person to graduate with bachelor’s degree in my village. Sustained my commitment to higher education, I left my village for college. To fund it, however, I had to take a couple of months away from college in the summers to collect Yarsagumba in the Himalayas. I became the only one to graduate twelfth-grade education. So whenever I went back to the village, I used to help younger kids in their courses. I realized then that I enjoyed teaching. I have now…
I was born at Dharmasthali VDC inside Kathmandu district. Alongside studies, I participated occasionally in sports and music but did not excel in these activities. I loved being seated at the back because it was a perfect spot for me to observe the class silently. For me, school was not fun because teachers used corporal punishment. The school was focused only on memorizing the course rather than understanding the subjects and reading materials. Though the technique helped students get good results and pass the final exams, it failed in getting students to understand the core meaning of the content. When I first heard about Teach For Nepal and its aim to impact the nation through a systemic change in education, I was eager to find out more information about it. Learning about the movement, Teach For Nepal’s work to engage youth in rural communities, its rigorous selective process, and its training and support system to build teachers into role models for children made the Fellow…
Family means everything to me. When my father was diagnosed with Covid-19, it was a difficult time for my family as we struggled to find hospital beds and had to treat him at home. Even though I also contracted the disease, we faced it together as a family. It was a reminder of how important family support can be, especially during tough times. My parents have been my guiding light, and I owe a lot to them. Growing up in Pokhara, I was always fascinated by technical things and loved to take apart electronic devices to understand how they worked. I pursued my passion and now have a degree in civil engineering and a license to practice. I am determined to contribute to the development of Nepal's infrastructure. As a child, accessing education was a challenge, and I had to walk over an hour each day to reach school. However, I am grateful for the opportunities education has given me, including personal growth and self-dependence. My parents always wanted a better life for me, and I…
On one side, I had a friend who left for Malaysia to work as a migrant worker at an early age due to his family’s economic condition. So, I was always curious to know the core reason behind having to leave his schooling and go to a Gulf country. On the other, I too wanted to quit school at one point because I was constantly being ill-treated in class. I shared this situation with my sister. She was the one who encouraged me not to leave school over these issues and reminded me of the consequences of quitting school early. Because of her, I communicated my issue in class, pushed myself and completed my high school, even won district speech competitions, and eventually ended up leading few social organizations. Now I am on my way to getting a Master’s degree. If I had left school, I would not have gotten this opportunity. However, the picture of Nepal with bleak hope remains the same for many young people as it did for my friend who left for Malaysia. I have joined TFN to change this…
I come from a middle-class family. My father is a government officer and my mother is a housewife. Overall, I’d describe my childhood as good. Since I was an introvert, I spent most of my time with my family. After completing my SLC, I wanted to study in Kathmandu. But my parents couldn’t afford to send me to the capital. My only option was to get a HSEB scholarship. The day I got the news that I got the scholarship was the best day of my life. I started my schooling in a private school and then attended a public school after the second grade. In that way, I have seen both sides of the world. The difference between a private school and a public one is huge. Among other things, there is a difference in the way the teachers treat students, the sense of punctuality among both students and teachers etc. After my graduation, I was unsure of what to do next when I saw the advertisement for Teach For Nepal. I decided to apply for the Fellowship since I felt that I can bring unique ins…
I was the youngest of twelve siblings: seven sisters and four brothers. My father is a farmer, so my relationship with the land is an old one. Although I wanted to be a police officer when I was a child, it was the connection I had with the earth that inspired me to pursue a degree in agriculture. My sisters have played an important role in my self-development. It was due to their support that I could graduate from school. I was an average student, but I loved the process of studying. It was my strong willpower and desire to study that led me to complete my bachelors in India. The first time I came to TFN office, I met with Ashrina who introduced me to the senior Fellows. That day a group of students from Lalitpur too had come for an exhibition of their projects. I could see the impact the Fellowship had made by looking at these students. And I wanted to be a part of that process to. Therefore, I applied for the Fellowship.
