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My mentor whom I met in the early years of my life has been the biggest source of inspiration for me. Coming from a foreign land, he dedicated years of his life teaching children in a school in my neighborhood. I feel lucky that he chose our neighborhood to live in because that’s how I met him. He lent me his books and inspired me to become an avid reader. It was after meeting him that I started visiting my school’s library often and losing myself in the world of books. He also gave me suggestions whenever I felt lost. I still talk to him on a regular basis and it always feels good to do that. After the completion of my Bachelor of Civil Engineering, I had many options to choose from. I had option to work as an Engineer. I even took a standardized test to apply for studying abroad but I was not really excited by the idea of going to another country yet. I wanted to do something bigger. My mentor’s presence in my life has always been so valuable to me that I've wanted to create…

My father only studied until grade four in a community school which was two hours away from where he lived and my mother was raised in a foster home and never got the opportunity to go to school. My mother moved to Kathmandu with me and my sister and Rs. 10 in her pocket in search of a better life. My father took a job as a painter in a construction site while my mother used to work as a household worker and sold fruits and vegetables on the street. Though we started our education in a private school, we later changed school because my parents couldn’t afford to pay the tuition fees. With all the struggles and challenges they faced in their lives, they always made sure that we received a quality education so that it would lead us to better jobs and a better life in the future. While in college, leaving the country for employment never crossed my mind but to help my family financially and support my brother’s education I decided to go to Dubai for work. During my four years in Dub…

Finding knowledge-based education in Nepal is hard. I have only found marks-based education until now. As a student I have felt the inequity of education in my country. Today, I gear up to try and solve this problem through this fellowship. I want my students to not just score well and pass, but to learn about life, and learn to change their community and country. After my decision to join this movement, my first challenge was to make my parents believe in my decision. They were very upset at the beginning but became more supportive after they attended the parents event organized by Teach For Nepal. It excites me that I am going to touch the lives of many children, as I will be trying to be a change-agent. I dream of becoming a successful scientist conducting research in cancer, and this fellowship will be the first step towards my long term dream. I believe these two years will be a transformative experience for me, just as it was for my predecessors.

Born and raised in the capital city Kathmandu, I had all the facilities and access to the best education and health. Drawing mandala and dancing have been my favorite things to do. At school, I was initially nervous. However, keeping the company of excelling students helped me do well and become one of them. My mother was the one who kept motivating me to give my 100%. As a result, I graduated with distinction from college. I now understand the role of parents and peers in our success. Teach For Nepal’s motto to end inequity in education in the country became my guiding path to this journey. I find inequity in education in Nepal a harsh reality that is both challenging and solvable. My parents were not in favor of me working as a Fellow initially because of my health reasons. But I was ultimately able to convince them. They now understand that I am a girl with a dream and a desire to become a changemaker. As a TFN Fellow, I want to instill confidence in my students, especially in…

I was born in Sankharapur, Kathmandu. I love travelling and dream of travelling the whole world. I also enjoy singing, dancing and research. Growing up, I have always been good at studies. My family members rewarded me frequently for performing well in the classroom, which motivated me a lot to study even harder. I had good family members who knew the value of education and were committed to provide me education. Likewise, I also had teachers who motivated me whenever I was struggling with my studies. I struggled during my second year of Bachelor’s but one of my teachers stepped in to help me to move forward. I will always be thankful to him.I am fortunate that I have had many people around me who inspired and motivated me. I came to know about TFN in the second year of my Bachelor’s. My desire to work for children appeared to align well with the vision. I remembered my family and teachers who motivated me and I decided that I would very much like to become motivators just like…

I consider my school as my second home as I completed the first 13 years of my education from the same school. The teachers treated us as their own children. During my time there, I was considered a good student and was even awarded the Best Student twice. When I couldn’t understand lessons, I asked my friends for help after school. Basically, my school was one big happy family. One of the most difficult memories I have of my childhood/school days was when I failed the Science exam in ninth grade. I was a hard-working student and had never failed in anything before that. I was beyond consolable, and although my family and my teachers consoled me, I listened to no one. It was only after a few days that I realized that instead of crying I should be studying harder. It made me understand the value of self-motivation. After I got the call from Teach For Nepal for the first interview, I was nervous and excited at the same time. I had heard of Teach For Nepal through my sister and app…

Despite going to a community school, I received a good education. However, the state of community school is not the same everywhere. The state of community schools in the rural parts of the country is even more critical compared to the community schools of the city or town. I believe that despite having different circumstances all of the students have an equal right to good education. I am indebted to the education I received for making me the person that I am today. In short, I would not even qualify to become a Teach For Nepal Fellow, if it were not for my education. I wanted to work via organizations. People in Nepal often have this misconception that social work is social service. To do social work, you don’t need wealth in your pocket, you need wealth in your heart. The zeal to do something for society was there in me for as long as I can remember. During my college days, I started looking at organizations that were working in fields related to social work; that is when I came a…

I'm motivated to join the Teach For Nepal Fellowship to work closely with children and lay a solid foundation to help them achieve their aspirations. As a child, I was repulsed by kids younger than me, thinking they were messy and disorganized. But years later, small children at the Sathiko Sath Home played an instrumental role in saving my soul and reminding me to live for the moment. I had a hard time adjusting to life in Nepal after spending time abroad, but my time with the children showed me that some things are beyond my control and that I must enjoy life as it comes. Now, I'm excited to be amongst children again through the TFN Fellowship. I look forward to reuniting with them, working closely with them, understanding their needs and interests, and being a strong support system for them. As I read newspapers, I often see there is a shortage of teachers in community schools. I felt that it was not fair for the children enrolled in those schools, so it didn't sit right with…

There are a lot of things that fascinates me, from nature to the space and even how the human body functions. When I was a kid, I wanted to be a scientist and I still carry that dream with me. I grew up in a joint family much loved by everyone. The turning point in my life came when my father was diagnosed with cancer. I had to put a pause in my studies and go to Delhi with him as no one else could leave their jobs. The economic condition of the house weakened and other members of my family including my grandparents and my uncle too fell sick. But we supported each other and got through the situation. First thing that inspired me to apply for the Fellowship was the tagline, “What if your first Job was changing your Nation?” After going through lots of website and career pages, this was the only thing that caught my eye I realized that if I applied for a full time job I would only one that would change or benefit was me but if I joined TFN, I could change someone else’s life to…

Growing up in the lush green village of Bardiya in Western Nepal, I was surrounded by mango trees and the sounds of nature. My parents instilled in me the value of education and encouraged me to pursue my interests, including music, sports, and cooking. I even completed my Grade 3 exam in music from The Royal School of Music, London. But as I got older, I became increasingly aware of the educational disparities that exist in Nepal. During an internship with a teaching organization, I witnessed firsthand the lack of opportunities and resources available to many students. It was disheartening to see teachers who didn't care about their students or their education. I knew I had to do something to make a difference. That's why I applied to be a TFN Fellow. I want to use my skills and knowledge to empower students and help them achieve their goals. I believe that every child deserves access to a quality education, regardless of their background or circumstances. And TFN's vision and …