I come from an average family of Janakpur. All of my childhood and school years pushed me to believe that education is the light of hope; the light that has the power to shape an entire generation, and that is why I applied for the fellowship. Being an Electronic and Communications Engineer, I chose to invest two years in teaching. This decision led me to a whole chain of arguments with my parents and my friends. Although they constantly remind me of my future goals, my parents eventually allowed me to choose my own path. I want to teach my students to have the courage to pursue their dreams. Having said that, each child is unique; it will be my responsibility to allow my students to follow the path that they want. A hard working teacher and a role model is what I want to be for my students.

Until high school I attended public schools and this experience made me realize the plight of these schools and the sufferings of the students. I completed my Bachelors at a private institution after being provided a scholarship. I used to work but this fellowship pulled me away since I think this experience will pave my way towards creating a bright future for my country. My friend was the person who told me about this fellowship and after searching online I applied for it. There were moments of confusion because when I was offered the fellowship, I was also offered a job that would pay me double. However, I decided to accept this fellowship because I believe that investment in education will not only contribute towards my country but also help me in my long-term career growth. During this fellowship, I am enthusiastic to learn about the community and teach children while in return gaining life experience in rural Nepal. My fellowship goals are to increase academic achieveme…

I actively participated in the People’s Movement leading a Student Struggle Committee against the then King during my college days. Later, during the Madhesh Revolution I participated by taking a leadership role in the Rural Youth Front. Due to my political engagements, I went to the deathbed when I was 19. This incident changed my life and pushed me towards social service. My dream is to work for the betterment of society in order to end social injustice. I have seen so many injustices in my community such as child marriages, dowry, and illiteracy. I was motivated to apply for this fellowship but my father didn’t want me to join, as he wanted me to earn a lot or go for a government job. I had a hard time convincing him but I’m passionate about this movement. Through this fellowship, I want the children of my community to have a bright future, and the community to understand the importance of education. I believe that this fellowship will help increase my own capacity and then h…

I lost my father when I was three years old and my mother struggled really hard for my upbringing and education. I was in my own world attending a very good school that made me think that quality education was guaranteed to everyone. However, when I started volunteering at an organization working for widowed women, I realized how hard it was for my mother to educate me and to make me who I am today. I was thrilled about this fellowship as it is an opportunity to change the lives of children. The struggle of others is something that made me apply for this opportunity to help spread education in a very distant underprivileged community. After a lot of contemplation, I decided what I actually want to do in my life. I want to make the children understand that they are equally competitive and have the caliber to compete. It is very exciting to think about how we as fellows can be change makers in the students’ lives by inspiring them to continue their education.

Before joining Teach For Nepal, I led several organizations as President of a student led social club, manager of an organization that I established with my friends, facilitator for an INGO, and successfully ran a business of my own. I learned about this fellowship through various forms of media and it always fascinated me. When my friends used to ask about my plans after Bachelors, I used to tell them that one day I would go to a remote place and teach. Here I am! I was destined to be here. After being selected, I didn’t hesitate to sign the contract. When my mother attended the parents' meeting she didn’t say a word but her eyes said everything to me. I knew at that moment that she would support my decision. I am looking forward to using my experience and skills towards the betterment of the community and school I will be placed at during this fellowship. I know this journey will not end in two years, as I will continue providing my assistance in attaining the mission of Te…

After the SLC, my professional career began. It has been nine years since I started working. I moved from one job to another and various incidents have molded my life. I also worked on a project named 'Study Buddy', which provided tuition to the orphaned kids at Bal Mandir. A search for a meaningful life has brought me here. In his book, Crisis In Education And Future Challenges For Nepal, Kedar Bhakta Mathema states, “The modern education system in Nepal is one of the oldest in the world.” I feel this statement is very true. In Nepalese schools they focus on parrot learning but not in-depth understanding. On the other hand, Nepal has met the MDG goal that seeks to “achieve Universal Primary Education.” Unfortunately, I don’t think this has made any difference in the lives of the kids in public schools. Does everyone who attends Primary School reach SLC? How many of them pass? Understanding these realities, I want to be a part of this fellowship so I can make a difference in the…

I worked as a lower secondary science teacher and coordinator at a local school in my hometown. That was a great experience for me to learn how to teach, how to engage students, and how to internalize the norms and values of an organization. When I realized that my teaching could reach hundreds of underprivileged students as well as change a community, and assist in ending educational inequity in my country, I left my job to join this fellowship. This belief also came through my subconscious attachment towards educational Nepali Television series like Devi, Chetana and so on. Those series focused on how the roles of teachers were so vital in changing the society. They were shown as change agents in the series and I subconsciously aspired to be like them. I think that desire of mine is being realized through this fellowship. I am now part of a group that is working towards ending education inequity in Nepal. With a larger team, I believe one day all children will attain an exc…

I was born 23 years ago in the Khandbari, a remote part in eastern Nepal. It is still without roads, communication, and quality education. Due to poor economic conditions I attended a government school, so I have crossed many social and educational barriers. My teachers at school used to refrain from teaching. But I never lost my dedication towards my studies. Since my parents didn’t have financial means to support me to become a doctor, I chose to pursue an Engineering degree. The majority of students in Nepal is from government schools and is deprived of quality education like I was. Many youths are seeking opportunities abroad but I don’t want to make that my option. Having seen injustices, irregularities in life, I am motivated to work towards putting an end to it. After getting selected for this fellowship, I believe I will be able to provide an excellent education to the students who are deprived of education. Later in life I want to integrate education and ICT such that all …

I belong to the Tamang community of the Dhanusha district. I have five members in my family. My dad is a teacher and my mom works at Udayapur Cement Factory in Jaljale, Udayapur. I have two younger brothers who are pursuing their high school now. Due to many reasons, I started working right after my SLC examination. I was working at Kanjirowa National School and also as an English tutor at various schools. It was the slogan of Teach For Nepal that attracted me and made me find the courage to apply for the fellowship. I have a passion for ending education inequity in Nepal and this is what drove me to leave my job and accept this fellowship. I have been in the teaching field for the past six years but the experience as a fellow will be very rewarding and enriching. My dream is to prove that teaching has more to do with learning than the infrastructure and resources of the school.

I studied in a public school at Salang VDC in Dhading district, which is 75 km to the west of the capital city of Nepal. My experience of having been in public schools all my life has made me contemplate the realities that these kind of schools face. I joined this fellowship to help students like me receive the best possible education. It was not easy to convince my mother since she was concerned about me teaching at a public school with a higher degree. However, since I am committed to this mission, I convinced her that it is not just for my career but also for the future of hundreds of children like me. Joining Teach For Nepal is a gateway to move ahead on my future dream. In the long term I would like to be a Social Reformer. For this, these two years will pave the way, as I will be going to a remote area and helping children in need, while gaining a better understanding of their social conditions.