Our rural Rise Program supports nearly 100 students in rural districts about 50 miles west of Kathmandu. Our HCC team in Nepal, who is based in Kathmandu, regularly travels out to these rural areas to check on our students welfare and distribute aid and funding. However, during monsoon season in Nepal heavy rains can wash out roads and make the the more remote parts of the district completely inaccessible for cars and vans.
At the beginning of this year, HCC hired a new staff member who lives full time in a rural area near the majority of our Rise Program students. On foot, bike or motorcycle, Mr. Pradip can now check in on our Rise students when our Kathmandu team cannot. He also supports our Kathmandu team when they visit for welfare checks and student mentorship. We are very excited to welcome him to the team!
In March Mr. Pradip, visited the boarding school in Nuwakot where 10 HCC students live. During the visit, he met with each student and he observed that all students were doing well, in good health, and happy in their environment. He also spoke with the school principal and was updated on each students academic progress.
- Dipsan is preparing for his Grade 11 final exams. He regularly completes his homework, attends all classes, and plans to join extra sessions for additional support.
- Ganga & Jamuna (UKG students) are excelling in their studies. As per Bijaya Sir, they secured a 4.0 GPA in their last internal exam.
- Other Students: All remaining students are actively preparing for their upcoming exams. Along with their regular coursework, they are attending morning and evening tuition classes to enhance their understanding of subjects.
After their final exams, all students plan to visit their homes for a short vacation. They will return to the hostel before the start of the new academic session.
