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…

Good education is always necessary. It is not just about studying books and getting good marks but you have to gain good knowledge and understanding of the topic because marks will be on a piece of paper but knowledge and intelligence will help you in your whole life. And this thing is helping me in my life till today. Nepal being a developing country, quality education is still a big problem. For it to be fully developed, education must be the highest priority. When we analyze in-depth the scenario in education in Nepal, we see vast differences. In private schools, we see that the quality of teachers, physical infrastructure, and the student outcome is better. But on the other hand, public schools, where a maximum number of students receive their education, have to restrict themselves from such facilities. So there is an urgency to bring the change in the quality of education in Nepal. I went to a public school but when I came to Kathmandu, I found that there is a vast difference i…

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…

Being the youngest child in the family surrounded by three elder brothers, I was given absolute freedom to do anything. It is the freedom that enables me to explore so many things and that is how I build my experience which I believe helps in understanding one’s life. Although my freedom came with a price, it has made me stronger. Since the beginning of my school life, I was fortunate to have my teachers’ constant support with me. Their motivation made my interest in mathematics, music, singing and writing possible. They were also forgiving and encouraging. This is one of the reasons that I have faith in education. I always had planned to contribute to the field of education in Nepal. During my study and work in India, I understood the importance of ICT and the impact it can draw towards education. When I was looking for an organization in Nepal working in the field of education, I stumbled upon Teach for Nepal. My dream synchronizes with Teach For Nepal’s i.e., every child in our c…

As opposed to other kids, I was more into studies than extra-curricular activities in school. I felt shy about participating in ECAs. I was an obedient student in school and was always among the rank holders in my class. My school deserves credit for my proclivity towards studies. The teachers in my school motivated me to do better and as a result, I valued education more than anything else. The Science teacher in my school was one of the most inspiring teachers I had in my life. I remember his innovative ways of teaching, even after all these years. He is one of the reasons I was inclined to pursue science in higher studies. After completing high school, I tried almost two years for a scholarship to pursue medicine. This was my first failure in life. This phase taught me that failure is normal and it happens to everyone. I learned the importance of letting go after this experience. I see Teach For Nepal Fellowship as an opportunity to develop leadership qualities in me. During my F…

My parents have relentlessly supported me and my siblings, thereby preparing us to be strong enough to overcome challenges in life. It was possible only through their sacrifices to provide quality education for us, which cultivated good habits and rational thinking, making me duty-bound and responsible. As such, I fully understand the need for proper education and its significance in developing a community which ultimately inspired me to join TFN. The info session conducted by Teach For Nepal in my college, which was my first encounter with this movement, had a profound effect on me. It hit me hard when I contemplated the social injustices hindering the unprivileged mass from living a dignified life. And when everyone was busy criticizing and complaining about the education services of our government, this non-profit organization had a firm belief in transforming the education system by closing the existing void between the private and public schools. It gives me immense joy and…

I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to go to Kathmandu for my schooling despite belonging to a farming, harsh mountainous background. And, working in Marpha after completing B.A. gave me a perspective on the education system in the villages. The thought and realization of quality education not being accessible to every child has always been in the back of my head. After four years in Marpha, I knew I had to look out for something new and greater for my growth. Above all, my experience in Marpha and my unusual childhood and upbringing in a boarding school encouraged me to apply for the Fellowship. I'm hopeful that these two years of Fellowship will help me grow both professionally and personally. Two years of Fellowship at Teach For Nepal will provide a broader understanding of the public schools in Nepal and help pave a path for me to pursue a lifelong teaching career. I will have the opportunity to work with like-minded people and have a great learning experience for me. Sin…

My life revolved around science, I wanted to become a scientist, I would watch sci-fi movies growing up, and I was certain that I would pursue science in the future. My prophecy came true and I found myself in an engineering college for my undergraduate studies. Despite being a science guy, I knew about the problems in the education system. Ever since I was a kid I had heard that private schools are better as opposed to public schools. Even in my neighborhood, I could see that the students that went to public school did not perform well in exams. Many of them failed the SLC exam and eventually dropped out of education. Devoid of education, foreign employment became the only hope for them. Seeing all this turned me cynical towards the public schooling system. When I first saw an ad for Teach For Nepal, I became curious to know more about the teaching conditions, outcomes, and student problems in public schools. When I leafed through TFN’s prospectus, the idea became clearer. I felt t…

Deciding to pursue higher education at Asian University for Women in Bangladesh was one of the most challenging decisions that I have ever made. Due to the tight finances at home, it seemed as though my education would be limited till high school. I somehow got myself admitted to Trichandra College and started doing a job to support my educational expenses. At Trichandra, I found the teaching style to be completely different than in my private school and college. I became unable to cope with that environment till the end of the first year. However, I was determined to continue my higher education. So, when I heard about the AUW scholarship, I applied. To think about it, that was the wisest decision I ever made because it even opened doors for my master's degree. I first came to know about Teach For Nepal, through their alumni network. I have seen TFN Alumni working in different sectors and initiating their projects. The work that TFN is doing reflects my interest in social work and …

I completed secondary education in my hometown Biratchowk in Morang district. The community was diverse with people from several ethnic groups residing there. Although my school followed a practical teaching approach to some extent, it heavily relied on the conventional way and was fixated on exams and grades as time went by. I had always stood among the top three students in my class but my ranking plunged to eighth or ninth during the grade 5 final exam. That day, the teachers reminded me of how disappointing the result was and how I had made them all feel ashamed. The constant ideation of achieving something on my own emboldened me to apply for the Fellowship at Teach For Nepal. The more I learned about the organization, the more I became interested to be part of the change-maker movement. Moreover, TFN’s motto of equity in education and reaching the unreachable inspired me as much as it fascinated me.