Having been brought up in the Kathmandu valley, my life has been relatively easy. I was not active at school and college as my parents believed extracurricular activities were a waste of time. However, during my Bachelors, I got involved in the Art of Living Foundation, where I discovered my interest in other activities. Subsequently, I got involved in many activities like organizing different courses, participating in Bagmati Cleaning Campaign, blood donation campaigns and so on. My interest in social activities grew and when I found that I could also work for the sake of children deprived of education, I applied for the fellowship. In the process of selection, I also came to know that this fellowship has two parts. I am not only giving but I am taking as well. I will be exchanging knowledge with experience, self-exploration as well as community exposure. My parents were not supportive since I have never left home before. But my determination and dedication led them to suppo…

Before joining Teach For Nepal, I worked as a Software Developer at Techroadians in Nepal. Working professionally, although I was doing what I loved and I was making money, things were starting to get monotonous. I felt I was not growing in terms of skill and innovation. My mother has always been supportive of me and even helped me join this fellowship. But there were still difficulties for me to join this fellowship because I was scared of leaving my ‘comfort zone’. I contemplated, struggled, and thought a lot to realize that I need to move away from this comfort zone and lead a meaningful life, which may take personal struggle. Additionally, I will have a huge responsibility in shaping hundreds of young people's minds. After meeting other fellows who are among the brightest visionaries and critical thinkers in the country, I am determined and inspired. I also intend to introduce IT to the community because I believe it will allow our society to connect to the rest of the co…

My friends and family thought it was crazy to give up a high paying job as an Associate Software Engineer at Cloudfactory for this Fellowship. My priorities have changed, and I want a life that is filled with happiness instead of just a career-oriented life. Even though I was getting paid well, I wasn’t doing anything that made me proud or gave me a sense of purpose, so I wanted to choose a different path. I’m confident that I have found that path in the Teach For Nepal Fellowship. This is where I will seek happiness, and find a sense of achievement as I dedicate two years to educating children in a community deprived of education. I know that I can’t fix the whole nation on my own. However, I know that I can help fix small pieces of it, and joining Teach For Nepal is my first piece. I want to be the light of hope for the children in the community where I serve. For my students, I hope to be a source of love and inspiration. I want to create leaders who will go on to bring ch…

After my high school, I decided to take a year off to figure out what I wanted to study. But the year passed so quickly and I panicked realizing that I had wasted a year doing nothing and I decided to join Shanker Dev Campus. Upon completing my Bachelors, my cousin and my mother inspired me to apply for Teach For Nepal’s fellowship. While my late grandfather, a change-maker himself, was an inspiration, the person who motivated and influenced me to join this fellowship is Swastika didi. As a fellow, I want children to have the best of opportunities; I want to teach them to the best of my ability. I want the community to realize the importance of education. But what excites me is being a part of a transformational change in Nepal through this fellowship. In addition to this, my long- term goal is to educate children especially the under-privileged ones. The fellowship experience will nurture me, hone my skills and transform me to become a stronger woman.

I spent my childhood in Kathmandu but rarely went out of the valley. I have been working at my father’s cooperative where I worked as anything from a marketing representative to an accountant. Growing up in the protective circle of my family has limited my access to many areas. This might be the reason that my mom still does not support me in joining Teach For Nepal. Instead, she wants me to work in a bank and enjoy all the benefits I would get. But I want to do something that will make me feel satisfied, something that would make me feel happy. The fellowship will help me change the lives of many children and I know I will find this gratifying. Teach For Nepal is not only about teaching but also taking leadership in many areas. Moving out of my comfort zone, I know there will be many challenges while pursuing this fellowship but I believe that this will enable me to realize my potential and help me grow personally and professionally.

Students of public schools remind me of my days in school. I was lucky to have a teacher who guided me though, whose influence motivated me to apply for this fellowship. My family expectation was different as they wanted me to pursue a career in banking or business. It seems two years is a very short period for me to make a huge impact in the lives of children but it is long enough for me to contribute my share towards ending education inequity in Nepal. My long-term dream is to alleviate poverty in Nepal. I know people will call me insane when I say this since it will be very difficult. The one thing that can begin this drive to alleviate poverty is education. As a Teach For Nepal Fellow I am taking a little step to make this happen by educating not only my school but the community. In the long run, this small step will prove to be very meaningful in my life. Through education I will be helping the future of my country and working towards my dream of a prosperous Nepal.

Even though I was born to an affluent family in a rural area, I was still far away from urban amenities. Moreover, the Maoist insurgency displaced me from my school and I was forced to study in public schools. Away from family, this experience helped me learn more about the plight of rural society and public schools. Having been a student of both private and public schools, I think that these schools have created injustice. As Benjamin Franklin said, “life, liberty and pursuit of happiness are the fundamental rights of a person,” I believe education is also one of these fundamental rights. Joining the fellowship, I want to invest my service to give students a chance at the pursuit of happiness. However, people around me had strange reactions to my decision, as they could not believe my commitment. As a fellow, I believe I can change their perception in these two years with educational, social, and my own personal transformation.

My parents are not well educated but they were always aware of the importance of education. So, in spite of an irregular income, they admitted me into a private school. When I came across this fellowship, I realized that the private school students occupy a really small space in Nepali education, but far more students study in public schools, where unfortunately, most of them fail. The mission of Teach For Nepal is to end this education inequity in Nepal and I believe this is the correct path for my life as well. My family is equally happy for me, as my father is also involved in the social services. I have a desire to share my experience and expertise with others and this fellowship is the best platform for me to do so. I believe that education is not just about access to materials and resources but also a spiritual awakening. This overlaps with Teach For Nepal’s mission and vision. My long-term goal is to change the education system in Nepal and this fellowship will be a brid…

I completed my schooling in public schools and now I am an engineer. My relatives and other people around me never thought that I would have this much success, but with the help of many people I am here. Therefore, I felt that I should help other students in public schools to be as successful as I am. I’m thankful that my family is also very supportive of me joining Teach For Nepal Fellowship. My desire is to serve the students in rural areas of Nepal and with the support and motivation from my family I will be able to achieve this. I am excited to shape the future of about 160 students. The achievement of my students will give me great satisfaction. Later in life, I also want to go on to do something in the field of reforming education. Moreover, to document my two years of fellowship, I want to write a book such that I can share my experience with many others and inspire them to join the movement.

I am the eldest son in a middle class family with two younger sisters. My father is a driver and mom runs a retail shop. From my early childhood, I was a good student, obtaining good grades. I could have pursued further education abroad after my BPH but I chose to work for the nation for two years. While other friends choose to go abroad for education or work at different organizations, I have decided to contribute towards my society as a Teach For Nepal Fellow. My parents have worked really hard to mold me into who I am today, but now it is time to do something for the larger social good. I dream of completing my education abroad, and later coming back to Nepal to work in the social field. I want the students, school, and community to understand and feel the importance of education. I will devote my entire potential to achieving this dream for my students. “Alone, we cannot, but together, we can.”