Child-Friendly School - Follow-Up Support

Launched in 2015, our Child Friendly Schools (CFS) project has transformed a huge part of Nepal’s education sector. Over nine years (2015-2023), with the support of ONGD FNEL Luxembourg and CWSHK, the project improved the learning environments of 80 public schools. From creating safe physical environments to enhancing extra-curricular education and inspiring teachers and parents, we have created a number of safer, more welcoming, and more creative spaces for students. As a result of our work, we have seen firsthand an increase in student attendance, academic performance, and confidence.

Due to the success of the project, as well as disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2024 we launched the CFS-Follow Up Project which now builds on these foundations. We are now working across 12 schools (eight existing and four new) to improve and sustain the systems we have already put in place.

This includes:

●        Creating safer, healthier environments for students to learn. Providing essential facilities, sanitation, drinking water, and playgrounds

●        Providing teaching resources to help schools deliver high-quality education, including materials for extracurricular activities like arts, drama, and sports

●        Empowering teachers and management staff through training programmes

●        Encouraging parental and community involvement to ensure supportive environments for students

This project is about promoting child rights and ensuring that such children and their families are able to exercise them in safe school environments. We work closely with each school to identify their strengths and weaknesses, provide support and guidance, and make improvements by empowering all the different stakeholders within the schools to make significant and sustainable changes.

By employing a holistic approach as always, we aim to empower communities and create long term change in schools, ensuring that every child in Nepal has access to a safe, supportive, and well-rounded education.