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Learning Champion, Despite Pandemic: Strong Girls II. Eco-Child Club orientation fosters students’ environmental awareness and leadership skills by promoting sustainable practices in schools and communities. The orientation engages students in hands-on activities and discussions to cultivate a sense of responsibility toward environmental conservation. Eco-child groups have been formed in 20 schools, and there are 398 members in total—206 male and 192 female.
Achievement: Students have created an annual plan in the framework provided, and a variety of meetings, training, and counselling exercises have improved their leadership skills. In addition to leading the morning assembly and overseeing extracurricular activities, child club members also actively participate in a variety of school events, including Saraswati Puja (the goddess of education), education day, women's day, literacy day, constitution day, and local cultural events. |
Out-of-school girls: 150
School Girls: 1300
School teachers: 448
School Children: 6545
Mothers of school-going girls: 600
SMC members: 440
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Transforming Schools into Green Hubs of Sustainability:
The Solukhumbu Youth Initiative for Climate Change Adaptation (SYICCA) project, implemented in the challenging terrain of Mapya Dudhkoshi Rural Municipality, Nepal, has yielded remarkable success stories, particularly at Kanku Secondary School. Through a focused Green School Initiative, in collaboration with the Triveni Aguwa Child Club, SYICCA has not only transformed the school environment but also empowered students to become active agents of change. The project's impact, as evidenced by the enthusiastic testimonials from school leadership and students, underscores its effectiveness and long-term sustainability.
Mr. Vinod Basnet, the Head Teacher of Kanku Secondary School, highlighted the project's tangible results, noting a "clear distinct between targeted and other schools." He observed a significant increase in student engagement in cleanliness and waste management, with a clear understanding of segregating degradable and non-biodegradable waste. This shift in student behavior reflects a profound change in their environmental consciousness, a direct result of SYICCA's targeted interventions. The project's success lies not only in the infrastructure and resources provided but also in fostering a culture of environmental responsibility within the school community.
