EdufreeNepal Campaign: Day 2

Post published:May 28, 2013
Post category:Projects
Reading time:2 mins read

Here's what happened with Education is Freedom - Nepal fundraising campaign over the last 24 hours. The amount donated increased from $4612 to $5941. The number of donors went from 27 to 44. Fig. 1. Education is Freedom-Nepal Campaign Status as of the morning of May 28. That means I have 16 people to thank--and not 17 because one contributed twice--for their contribution of $10 or more. And here they are, again, in the order the contribution notifications are listed in my inbox: Bhavanath Poudyal, a life-long childhood friend from primary and secondary school in Kathmandu, and fellow world traveller.…

EdufreeNepal Campaign: Day 1

Post published:May 27, 2013
Post category:Projects
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It was about 24 hours ago that Education is Freedom-Nepal fundraising campaign went live with me posting it on Facebook--at 8:48 am, Nepali time, May 26 to be precise. Fig. 1. Broadcasting Education is Freedom-Nepal campaign on Facebook. I am thrilled to report that we have already raised over $4500 with contributions from 27 friends and well-wishers!!! Fig. 2. Education is Freedom-Nepal Campaign Status as of the morning of May 27 That means I have 27 people to thank for their contribution of $10 or more. And here they are in the order the contribution notifications are listed in my…

Fundraising Campaign

Post published:May 26, 2013
Post category:Projects
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The fundraising campaign is live. Here's the link: http://startsomegood.com/edufreeNepal. Please share liberally (and donate of course!)!

Of Gratitude and Moving Forward

Post published:May 22, 2013
Post category:Qatar Qatar Academy
Reading time:2 mins read

A word of gratitude.

Education in Nepal: Current State According to Al Jazeera

Post published:March 25, 2013
Post category:Nepal Education & Parenting
Reading time:1 min read

Current state of education in Nepal.

Ins And Outs of SLC: A Sorry Story

Post published:March 23, 2013
Post category:Nepal Education & Parenting
Reading time:5 mins read

Secondary school education in Nepal consists of committing to memory model questions and answers in order to pass SLC (School Leaving Certificate) examination. Everything, from resources to what happens in the classroom and outside is geared towards the students rote learning the materials. And after all that, half of those who take the SLC, fail!

SLC: The Ticket That Isn’t

Post published:March 14, 2013
Post category:Nepal Education & Parenting
Reading time:5 mins read

SLC (School Leaving Certificate) examination results are very very poor. About half of all 16-18 year-olds fail the exam. With no options for a decent life and future, a large number of these students end-up leaving the country as migrant workers.

Education in Nepal: How I Got In and Out

Post published:March 12, 2013
Post category:My Personal Stories Nepal Education & Parenting
Reading time:6 mins read

Just a basic education had been in the cards! But determined to get more, much much more than that which I was told I was "entitled" to, I would have an incredible academic career!

Further Education in Nepal: A Black Hole

Post published:March 11, 2013
Post category:Nepal Education & Parenting
Reading time:3 mins read

Post-secondary education in government colleges in Nepal is a black hole. A large percentage of student who attend those institutions never get out of it! If they do, it's without having completed it.

Education in Nepal: A Privilege

Post published:March 6, 2013
Post category:Nepal Education & Parenting
Reading time:3 mins read

Primary and secondary education in Nepal for a vast majority of Nepalese children was a privilege, when I was a student, and is still a privilege thirty years later! Only a very very small percentage of kids attending government schools -- where a majority of children go for their education -- graduate from a high school.