Education for Children

Why do we need to provide education services of remote area in Nepal ?

In many of the villages Sagun Social Organization works in there has been no effective education service for years.

Our data shows, on average, primary school completion rates are under 20% for boys and under 30% for girls. In some areas, there are no functioning schools and literacy rates are closer to 0%. Adult literacy rates are very low in the communities we work with – around 30% for men and 10% for women. Illiterate young people have fewer opportunities to earn a living. Men often work as laborers or porters, and women and young girls may go to Kathmandu’s factories or look after the family home.

The communities Sagun Social Organization supports are unaware of their right to education, or even the benefits of basic literacy, so they are not strong advocates for reactivating or strengthening the Nepali education system. Having an education and, at least, being able to read, write and do basic maths makes a huge difference to people’s quality of life. It enhances their employment options and choices, and makes a huge impact on people’s confidence and independence. It can have a very positive effect on their daily lives, such as reading the instructions on a medicine bottle for their children or a letter from a loved one working away.