I have always been a doer. Rather than thinking about a problem, I believe in looking for a solution. For instance, when my locality in Bungamati faced a drinking water problem. My club members and I raised funds to purchase a water pump. We held meetings with the concerned authorities and cleaned the community water tank. Then, we pumped the water from the main line to the tank and distributed it to the community. I was a good student excelling in both studies and sports, but I credit my learning by doing attitude for the person I am today. My experience while working for Smart Cell in remote localities encouraged me to apply for the TFN Fellowship. Local children would always offer me help any time I lost my way whether it was through a forest, a landslide prone area or up the hills. I struck up conversations with them and got to know about the status of their education. I always wanted to be a person to bring a positive change to their lives and TFN is the platform for it. I …

My father migrated to a foreign country for employment when I was young. Not having him nearby while growing up was difficult for me. Due to the circumstances at the time, I faced a lot of challenges in school. This continued till the secondary level. I became more competitive academically when I reached the sixth grade. I was good at writing and participated in sports, quiz competition, debates and other cultural programs. I credit my parents for inspiring me to take up engineering. They sacrificed a lot to ensure that I reach where I am. I am also inspired by Elon Musk because of his persistence and hard work. When I was doing my field survey in the Himalayan region, I saw and experienced a whole different world. I was captivated by the beauty of the place and hospitality of the people. It also aroused a sense of responsibility in me to do something for the people. This led me to apply for Teach For Nepal Fellowship. I want to invest my time to uplift the education standards…

I was an outgoing kid I loved mimicking people. I was always fond of learning by doing and spent much of my time studying. My parents were really concerned about our education and did everything in their power to create favorable environment for us. Both my sisters were very good in academics and I was inspired by them not only to excel in studies but also to participate in quiz competitions, poetry, public speaking as well as drama. I wasn’t always good at public speaking I still remember the first time I gave a presentation. I forgot my lines and I awkwardly stood in front of the class. Then my teacher Matrika sir, said to me, “You are good at connecting emotions. Why don’t you try doing the same with the presentation?” I thought about this for a long time and during the second presentation did just that. When my presentation ended, my teacher hugged me with tears. I have a good life because of my teachers. They supported me and neve gave up on me. I know from firsthand experi…

I was a curious and humble child. I grew up with six cousins and had many friends to play with. I liked to experiment with different things and was an average student. I was obedient, followed instructions well and completed my assignments on time. But I wasn’t comfortable with asking questions in class, so if I needed help, I turned to my friends instead of approaching the teachers. The education I have received has taught me social values and ethics. I can look at issues and problems and think about them critically or creatively because of good education. It has made me independent, wiser and has given me the ability to make my own decisions. My teachers have helped me to understand the realities of our society. Their mentorship and the faith they placed in me has helped me be the best version of myself. With Teach For Nepal Fellowship, I will be able to contribute to the children’s education in public school. This is also an opportunity for me to understand the scenario of g…

I was a shy kid who loved to dance. I participated in every cultural program hosted in my school. I wanted to be a dancer when I grew up. As time passed, however I wanted to get a well-paying job and that lead me to pursue a career in management. One of the most difficult decisions I’ve had to make was to quit CA. It was very stressful to come to a decision of whether I should continue giving my CA exams till I passed or pursue another career. I finally decided to move forward and studied MBM. On a hindsight it was the best decision I could have made at the time because I learned many things. Had I not gotten the education I have; I would not have been the person I am today. The fact that good education can really have a positive impact in not only a student’s life but also their family and community encouraged me to apply for the Fellowship. And also because this Fellowship is mutually beneficial for me as well to develop my leadership skills.

In my school it was compulsory to take part in extra- curricular activities. My school always believed that only ready books will not help students, so they used to engage us in various curricular activities like dancing, playing sports, drama among others. And every year we got to choose what we wanted to learn so that we could increase our capabilities and find our area of interest. I always participated in basketball but shied away from anything that had to do with public speaking. Noticing my shyness, my teacher told me to conduct the assembly for a whole week when I was in the eighth grade. I tried to escape the situation but couldn’t. On the first day I was very nervous but by the end of the week I was more comfortable and confident. I am glad my teacher pushed me. During my undergraduate years, I along with my classmates built a child friendly space in a public school in Sindhupalchok. While we were working, a sixth grader came to look at what we were doing.I was writing …

My parents are the biggest inspirations in my life. My father, an ex-Indian Army personal, has taught me that age is not a barrier for people who want to learn. My mother constantly reminds me that our will power is stronger than our suffering. She taught herself how to read and write through sheer will even when her parents were against it. They have always been the source of positive energy for me. As a student, I encountered two kinds of teachers: one that prioritized competition and appreciated only the bright kids in class. Their only cared about your grades in exams. Another set of teachers, however, were the ones who taught with gusto and instilled a sense of responsibility in students towards their studies. It is thanks to the latter I got to explore more about life during my college life. I participated in various competitions and fund raisers in college while steadily improving my grades. Teach For Nepal has given me a stage to fulfill my duty as a citizen, it has help…

I was born in Kathmandu after my parents moved here from Udaypur in search of a better life. I was a confident, friendly and outspoken person. But in the eighth grade, my personality shifted drastically. I started doubting my abilities, became more introverted and less expressive. This got worse after my parents decided to move the family to Haraicha, Morang. I was stressed and frustrated. I somehow managed to complete my +2 but did not pursue my dream of becoming a nurse. I joined BBA instead. Things got a little better when I was selected for Ace Spectrum 2016. My teacher for entrepreneurship and my senior Ashrina supported me and despite wanting to quit many times, I stuck to it. Participating in that program gave me a much needed boost of confidence. Slowly, I started to once again come out of my shell. I had heard of Teach For Nepal before and thought I should join. The idea was cemented when in 2017, Ashrina whom I look up to joined TFN. I knew then that this was a right …

As a child I wanted to be a helicopter pilot. My house was near an army camp and I would frequently see helicopters fly above my roof. Now, I would like to think that maybe one day I will ride a helicopter not as a pilot but as a passenger. As a student, I performed well academically, however I was too shy to participate in extra curricular activities even when I wanted to. But everything changed when I realized I can grow more and make myself better. My perspective changed after the 2015 earthquake. I volunteered with an organization that was helping earthquake victims and I decided to challenge my fears by going on a solo trip. The experience I had made me realize my abilities and the fact that I can be much more than who I was now. I had the ability to make a difference in someone’s life and bring a change in society. Working as a TFN Fellow, I want to teach the students the importance of education, and encourage them to gain knowledge in the fields they are interested in. I…

I grew up watching my parents struggle to make a living and provide the quality of life they wanted for us. Early on in life I decided the only way I could make them happy was to do my best in studies. I secured the highest scores in SLC from my school. To commemorate this, my school held a program where I received the token of love from veteran actor Madan Krishna Shrestha. This is one of the most memorable events in my life. My school ensured that we had a comfortable environment to study. All my teachers made sure we understood the lessons, but I still remember my Nepali teacher. I was slow in writing and couldn’t express myself properly but he believed in me and helped me improve. I wanted to bring positive change in social sectors and therefore chose to study social work in my undergraduate level. Our teacher always told us, “social work and social service are two different things. If you give food to the hungry, it is social service but if you enable him to earn food for h…