Students Take Workshops on Social Issues and Financial Planning

HCC Nepal Student Workshop

HCC Nepal Student WorkshopIn collaboration with The Umbrella Foundation and additional funding from StartUp4Kids Nepal, HCC Signature Students have been participating in Aflateen workshops, created by the nonprofit Aflatoun. An international organization, Aflateen provides social and financial education to help empower millions of children and young adults worldwide. We’ve partnered with The Umbrella Foundation, an NGO in Kathmandu founded by Irish social activists catering to at-risk Nepali children, to participate in youth Aflateen workshops.

Scheduled to continue throughout the spring, HCC students have taken two Aflateen workshops with students from The Umbrella Foundation so far. HCC hosted The Umbrella Foundation at our youth home Khushi Ghar for the workshop on peer pressure. An important topic to address, especially for teenagers, our students shared stories about their own experiences facing peer pressure. Together, students discussed strategies to address peer pressure in their own communities and activities.

HCC Nepal Student Workshop DrawingNext up, students will have the opportunity to attend financial planning workshops from Aflateen to help empower them with information about successful financial planning as they approach graduating from school and getting their first jobs.

Our thanks to Aflatoun, StartUp4Kids and The Umbrella Foundation for these great opportunities for students to empower themselves with new information and life skills.

Arun helps rural student

Field Trip Experience by Arun, HCC university student

From December 9th to 11th, I volunteered on a trip to Dhading and Nuwakot with Dinesh Uncle, Laxmi Didi, Nishan Dai, and D.P. Uncle. Our goal was to distribute winter supplies like clothes, books, and calculators to students in these areas. The trip was a rewarding and humbling experience as we connected with the children and saw the impact of HCC’s work.

We left early on December 9th, starting at 6:30 a.m. Our first stop was to meet eight students. We spent time chatting with them about their families, studies, and future goals, and distributed chocolates to them. Then, we went to Dhading Besi and visited another school, where we spent three hours meeting students, handing out supplies, and learning about their lives. A 13-year-old girl, Gita, stood out to me with her maturity and confidence.

Next, we traveled to Darkha, where we enjoyed the beautiful scenery despite the rough roads. We stayed overnight at a local hotel and the next morning met with the community, including the mayor and teachers. We gave supplies to 15 students and had meaningful conversations with locals.

In the afternoon, we visited Bindu Keshar School in Nuwakot, where we played volleyball with eight students and shared snacks. Finally, we reached Uttar Gaya, where we updated records for six students and saw their dedication to learning. We ended the trip by staying at a hotel in Nuwakot before heading back to Kathmandu the next day.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our team, sponsors, and well-wishers for their invaluable support in ensuring the education and well-being of  students in the RISE program. The field visit was a success, providing much-needed support and monitoring to students in the RISE program. Through collective efforts, we continue to create meaningful impacts on the lives of children and their families in Nepal.

 

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