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While I was teaching in a school, one of my students in Grade 2 lost her father. Being the eldest child, she was given the responsibility of her father’s funeral. Despite going through such a hard time, she patiently managed to handle her household responsibilities and her studies simultaneously. This was a very inspiring moment for me. Even I was going through a difficult time at home. My father had met with an accident and the financial burden of my family was upon my shoulders, too. I also had the responsibility of taking care of my siblings. Before this, our parents had always pampered us. Despite coming from a remote village of Terai region and starting off with just a small room, one bed and a few utensils, they had made sure we had the most comfortable life. They worked extra time just to fulfil our wishes and we never had to worry about anything before. But with the new situation and challenges at hand, I was scared and not strong enough for the responsibilities yet. I was …

I was born in a family, where every child in the family was instilled with an idea that their ultimate goal in life is to get a government job. Both my parents are government officials and they have their opinion about the career I should have but I have different plans for myself. While pursuing Bachelor’s in Medical Lab Technology in Sharda University, I had an opportunity to volunteer in Urban Health Care and Training Center. There I learned that working in grass root level can bring big changes. After graduating, I took a job as a medical laboratory technologist. The job did not offer me a satisfaction I was looking for, so I decided to head back to Nepal. I applied for Teach For Nepal Fellowship because I wanted to serve my country like my parents but just in a different way. Throughout my Fellowship, I want to use my education in health to educate members of the community as well as children. After completion of Fellowship, I want to pursue Masters in Medicine as well a…

I was born in Dang where I continued my education till grade 10. I always aspired to be a good student and strove to stand first in class. I give my father huge credit for my self-development. His support and positive motivation for success has played a great role in my life. As I grew up, my educational background became stronger. Because of good education, I earned all the confidence to do good, which enabled a lot of opportunities and my capacity to grab them. Because of to various circumstances, I was unable to continue my studies for a year after completing Bachelor's degree. Even though the situation was tough, I didn’t let my hunger for education die and managed to enroll in M.Sc. at Tribhuvan University. I was an average student and had to work harder than my classmates. I gave my best and improved my academic performance every semester. My struggle to progress academically has taught me about perseverance and hard work. I chose TFN to join the movement for excellen…

When I was a child, just like many others, I wanted to become a doctor. I remember we had stethoscope and blood pressure monitor at our home and my father have had taught me to check blood pressure. I often used to play a doctor –patient with my younger brother and hence, it is my favorite memory of my childhood. I am the first woman in my family to complete a master’s degree. I am proud to have fulfilled my parents’ wish of seeing me hold a graduate degree certificate. When I went to India to pursue my masters, it was the first time I stayed away from my country. I initially found it difficult to interact with the people due to language, lifestyle and cultural barriers. Slowly I adapted to the lifestyle and made friends, the two-year journey taught me a lesson in independence and confidence. The challenges and the movement to bring a change and the support of the entire TFN family encouraged me to apply for the Fellowship. Learning and gaining enough knowledge is the sole reaso…

I was born in Birgunj. My father has been working as an accountant for twenty seven years and my mother is a homemaker. I was enrolled in a private school in first grade and studied there till I completed my secondary level of education. The school gave off positive vibes and maintained a helpful environment. Even though my academic performance weighed on mediocrity, some of the school teachers helped me significantly with my growth and guided me along the right directions. Additionally, I came across a YouTube video depicting a student’s desire to study further but compelled to work after dropping out due to family pressure. The video is one of the events that triggered me to be where I am now. While studying engineering from Bangalore, me and my team members collaborated to work on a project named Rescue Robert with a purpose of serving as a helping hand during earthquakes, floods, etc. This was one of the projects which had never been made in our college before and we feel proud …

My parents were primarily involved in agriculture while I was young. They have worked tirelessly to ensure a better life and education for our family. After clearing his SLC, my father started a medical service at home. My mother made an effort to receive a society-based education and attended an institution for women education even after her marriage. She then began serving as a female healthcare volunteer at Tikapur Hospital. I had a hard time during my childhood but also, the best moments that couldn’t be cherished again. From household chores to agriculture, I used to help my mother and even go for Shramdaan. While in grade 7, I had to deliver milk twice every day and manage my class schedules accordingly. I helped my parents when anyone came to receive first-aid treatment at home. I therefore had chances to learn many things. The government school where I completed my SLC lacked physical infrastructure; there were no science or computer labs. Teachers enforced corporal punis…

I come from a small family of five. I am my parent’s only daughter and I have one elder brother and a younger one. In spite of the fact that my parents are uneducated, especially my mother, who never went to school, but she always made the education and school the number one priority for us. Saying that it was not easy for a mother who worked in fields to feed her children and a father who was in an army serving the country, with a very little salary. Despite the financial difficulties, I managed to do well in my studies and graduate with a nursing degree. After graduation, I moved to United Kingdom (UK) looking for better opportunities at the age of 21. It was a huge challenge for me to adapt to the new language, culture and lifestyle. Trying to survive was the main priority and achieving success took a back seat as I had to work in a kitchen making minimum wages just to survive. While living in the UK, I always dreamed of doing something for my country and eventually decided to re…

Since childhood, I wanted to study engineering in order to build things that would make life easier. I accomplished this by attending a good school. During the course of my study, I was interested in the organization “Engineers Without Borders” where engineers like me would travel around the world to rural communities and help build basic infrastructure. While studying in the US, I worked at different places earning minimum wage. I realized life is not a ‘bed of roses’ for people working in labor jobs. When I came across Teach for Nepal, I found graduates like me helping to eradicate education inequity in Nepal. This is the perfect platform to me since I would not only help children learn but also be in the community and participate in an exchange of teaching and learning. After the fellowship I plan on travelling throughout rural Nepal to help build basic infrastructure. It will also help me to build leadership skills and understand people’s lives.

I was born in Chisapani, Khotang, which is also my mother’s birthplace. I grew up in different parts of eastern Nepal. When I was 4, my family moved from Madheli to Bala VDC, in Sankhuwasabha. I received my primary education in a school in Khandbari. After 5 years my family moved to Inaruwa, Sunsari where I completed my schooling. I did my +2 from SOS HGS, Sanothimi and my Bachelor’s in Engineering from Khwopa Engineering College. I was going through The Himalayan Times paper when I first saw the advertisement for Teach for Nepal. The numbers in the advertisement were intriguing. And I was excited about the idea. I don’t know exactly why I applied. I had just completed my Bachelor’s and I was searching for some kind of job experience before going on to do my Master’s. So I initially thought of this as another job -- but it was made clear that it was not going to be a regular job. I had a general idea of what was going to happen. But I did not know it was going to be this big. …

When I was a kid, I used to watch planes passing over the sky for a long time from my house. Pilot or aeronautical engineering was what I wanted to study. I took a break from school for almost two and a half years, because of several reasons. I consider those 34 months to be a very productive time of my life, as I learned about my true desires and dreams at that time. I also came to realize that education is not only about theoretical concepts of a book but has a lot to do with practical life. Along with studies, I was also interested in sports during my childhood. I remember participating in several tournaments. I have won several local level football and cricket tournaments. I was among the winners of the Indoor Cricket League that was held in Kathmandu. Further, I have also coached female futsal players. However, despite my involvement in sports, I never forgot the value of education. While at college, I realized that most students in rural parts of Nepal do not get qua…