Project Overview

Green Tara Nepal (GTN), in partnership with Kids at School in Nepal (KASIN) and in coordination with Ganga Jamuna Rural Municipality, is implementing a five-year School and Community Health Promotion (SCHP) Project in Dhading.

The main objective of the project is to improve the quality of education, health and well-being among children in the targeted area and to make them capable of accessing these services.

The project aims to ensure that all children have the right and opportunity to learn in a healthy and stimulating environment.

Project Information

Background

Kids at School in Nepal (KASIN) is a charity organisation working in Nepal since 2004, with the vision that all children have the right to a decent education. It helps children from disadvantaged communities in rural Nepal realise their full potential.

KASIN successfully completed a two-year Tamangkharka Health Promotion (THP) Project focused on community health promotion, teacher training and strengthening teaching-learning activities. The project focused on Tamangkharka Secondary School and its feeder primary schools, aiming to enhance teaching methods and English language instruction.

The School and Community Health Promotion (SCHP) Project builds on the evaluation of the THP Project and the needs assessment conducted for the new phase.

Overall Objective

The main objective of the project is to improve the educational quality of schoolchildren in the targeted area and enable them to complete at least the basic level of education.

Specific Objectives

• Promoting an individual, family and community (IFC) approach to foster a child-friendly education system while safeguarding children's rights.
• Supporting teachers in promoting child-focused pedagogical teaching methods and creating an enabling environment for students.
• Engaging parents to support their children in improving learning achievements.
• Organising health promotion activities at the family and community levels.

Expected Outcomes

Outcome I - Improved Teaching and Learning Practices

Teachers teach effectively and encourage students to continue their education. Positive learning experiences include pupil-centred learning, creative lessons, group learning and gender-sensitive learning resources.

Outcome II - Increased Student Interest in Education

Students develop stronger aspirations to remain in school, complete a full cycle of education, access higher education and pursue better careers.

Enrolment and retention alone are insufficient for quality learning. Schools need to provide welcoming, creative environments and good-quality teaching.

Outcome III - Opportunities Beyond Academic Subjects

Schools provide opportunities for students to develop talents outside academic subjects. Facilities such as sports and clubs improve students' school experiences, positively influence learning outcomes and help overcome barriers.

Outcome IV - Safe and Welcoming School Environments

Schools provide safe classrooms, clean drinking water and separate toilets to overcome barriers to education, especially for adolescent girls.

Outcome V - Improved Family Support

Families create enabling environments at home, and parents support their children in remaining in school.

Improved Child Health

Children's health is restored, and children adopt healthy practices.

Outcome VII: Improved Coordination and Collaboration

Coordination and collaboration are strengthened among Ganga Jamuna Rural Municipality, wards, schools, health facilities and communities.

These efforts aim to improve good governance and sustain project activities at the local level.

Key Project Activities

Project Contacts

Green Tara Nepal (GTN)

Kids at School in Nepal (KASIN)

Tamangkharka Student Society Alumni