Rebuild School in Barpak
In consultation with the village, we raised funds to secure a piece land for the reconstruction of Shri Bhagwati Lower Secondary School serving over 800 students. The land that the school was earlier in was no longer considered to be in a safe zone. The school with help from local leaders also secured commitment from Um Hong Gil Human Foundation (UHGHF) for funding of overall construction costs. The community and the school mobilized USD 15,000 to contribute towards the overall costs.
The decision to purchase land for this particular school came after a series of discussion with the local community, school principal and board, local leaders, and a review of data on student population, needs assessment, and prioritization of rebuilding projects.
Complete construction of the school was completed in 2017. Minimal fees raised through student enrollment and monthly fees cover the operational costs while the rest is covered through the VDC education budget.