Shree Bal Jyoti Basic School, Lahape
|
|
The project site, Bangalachuli Rural Municipality, Ward No. 7, Lahape, lies in the northern part of Deukhuri Valley within Dang District, Lumbini Province, approximately 430 kilometers from Kathmandu. The catchment area of the project is home to 195 households, comprising a total population of 1,097 individuals. The inhabitants represent a diverse mix of ethnic groups, primarily Magar and Dalit communities.
Shree Bal Jyoti Basic School, established in 1968, serves as an educational hub for children from kindergarten to grade 8. It is situated in Lahape village, Ward No. 7, of Bangalachuli Rural Municipality, approximately 430 kilometers from Kathmandu. The school has a total enrollment of 237 students, including 126 boys and 111 girls. A team of 11 teachers and one school helper, all supported by the Nepalese government, is dedicated to delivering quality education. Students come from neighboring communities such as Gharichaur, Lahape, Shirukharka, Dohate, Sugurpokhari, Aapdada, Koirale, and Gasikochap. Some children walk up to an hour and a half each way to attend classes.
The existing educational environment of the school is far from child-friendly. Out of the five school buildings, four are old and in poor condition. Only the fifth building, a reinforced concrete (RCC) structure with six rooms, is in good condition. Despite their structural damages, three of the old buildings are still in use due to a lack of alternatives, while one is entirely unfit for use. Although there is access to drinking water, the school lacks a proper drinking water system. The facility includes two toilet structures, comprising a total of four rooms. However, one of the structures, which has two rooms, is currently unusable. The compound is also unfenced, compromising the overall safety and security of the premises.
Beyond the weak and insufficient infrastructure, the school lacks adequate furniture and educational materials, limiting learning to the government curriculum. Low community awareness about the value of education and irregular communication between teachers and parents highlight the need for a collaborative effort among the school management committee, teachers, parents, and the wider community to foster a sustainable and improved educational environment.
The proposed project aims to enhance school infrastructure while improving the educational environment and fostering community development. It will actively involve existing male and female community groups, leveraging their participation as a cornerstone for long-term sustainability. This collaborative approach ensures that the community takes ownership of the project, promoting lasting improvements in educational access and quality within the village.
Specific Objectives
A. Establish a safe learning environment by constructing essential child friendly school infrastructure. This includes facilities that ensure the physical safety and comfort of students and staff, thereby creating a conducive atmosphere for learning and growth.
B. Enhance access to knowledge, skills, and resources. These resources are intended to foster self-reliance, resilience, and adaptive capacity within the community. By empowering community members to take ownership of local issues and constraints, the project seeks to promote sustainable solutions and improve the overall educational quality of the Shree Rastriya Basic School and its surroundings
Project Activities
a. Infrastructure Development
1. Construct a four-room Child friendly school building (RCC structure)
2. Construct a two-room child friendly toilet (RCC structure)
3. Construct child friendly drinking water tap stand
4. Fence school compound
b. Educational Environment Improvement and Community Enhancement Program (EEICEP)
Educational Environment Improvement activities
1. Early Childhood Development Training
2. Teachers, Parents, School Management Committee Integration
3. First Aid Treatment Training
4. School Health for Educational Improvement (personal, environmental and school health)
5. Climate Friendly School – Plantation
6. Classroom Management Workshop
7. Library Management Workshop
8. Sports for Education Workshop
9. Install Outdoor Play-Station
Community enhancement Activities
1. Workshop on Leadership & Non – Violent Communication
2. Workshop on Gender Equality and Girl’s Education
3. Awareness Program on Safe Motherhood
