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Teacher Training Program 2012 concludes

The Teacher Training Program 2012, conducted by the Australian Rotary Volunteer Team and facilitated by Sambhav Nepal, has concluded with remarkable success in the Dharapani Secondary School, Arupokhari village, Gorkha. The team of six highly qualified education experts set off to the village in the week long program which was held from January 13 to 20, 2012. More than 80 local teachers from Arupokhari and adjoining villages took part in the training program. The volunteers' tremendous dedication to uplift the educational scenario in a remote village is indeed, commendable. They presented the teachers with advanced pedagogical techniques and materials which would aid in making teaching more effective and engaging.

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The Rotary Australian Volunteer Team with Prem Khatri (President of Sambhav Nepal)

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Volunteer House in Bhairabi under construction

The construction of the long awaited Bhairabi Volunteer House is in full swing. The building, which can accommodate up to 5 volunteers, is estimated to be completed by April this year. The volunteer house project is sponsored by the Nepal School Project, Syndey, Australia, made possible by the generosity of Allan Waldon and Richard Jackson. The main purpose behind undertaking this project is to provide proper lodging and boarding for volunteers eager to lend a helping hand in Sambhav Nepal's projects, including assisting, complementing and/or supplementing Bhairabi Primary School's frail English faculty.

We are constantly seeking interested parties to contribute their precious time and crucial skills in helping us out in Arupokhari schools as well as in Sambhav's community development projects. The need for the volunteer rooms has arisen as the number of volunteers started rising. Though previously they were assigned to host families, the volunteers now are able to plan their stay in their own time schedule, without having to stick to the host family's requirements. This would also give the volunteers more privacy, besides having a more economical lodging option, especially if their stay is longer.

The volunteer house will include a dorm hall, a kitchen, a balcony and lockers for the volunteers, who will also have access to the internet and international call (via UTL wireless connection). Needless to mention, it will be fully furnished with bunk beds, desks and chairs. Moreover, the well established toilet in Bhairabi (with improved water supplies) will also be at the guests' disposal. Biogas or an alternative source of cooking method like solar cookers will be adopted to not only minimize the carbon footprint during the stay but also to encourage locals to adopt similar eco-friendly and cost-effective methods in their households.

The facility is situated on the second floor of the Bhairabi Primary School building, from where one gets stunning views of the chain of hills, the mountains (Ganesh Himal range) and the majestic sunrise. The serene surrounding of the volunteer center, coupled with the opportunity to immerse in the remote Nepalese lifestyle while making a difference in the community, we're confident, will be a rewarding experience for the volunteers!

If you are interested in volunteering, please email us your CV and SOP at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Toilet Project in Dharapani Secondary School Complete

Renovation of the toilet in Dharapani has been completed. The project, funded by the Nepal School Project and the Rotary Australia World Community Service, makes use of high grade materials, including a brick & mortar structure with pillar support - a rarity in the village! The only such toilet in the entirety of Arupokhari is in the Bhairabi Primary School, also contructed by Sambhav Nepal with Australian donation.

The Dharapani's toilet was in much need of attention as there was no improved water sources or sewer system. There was no proper flush and hence the waste would more likely than not overflow most of the time.

The reconstructed facility, though has four stalls - for girls, boys, teachers, volunteers and general. The toilet is complete with a water storage tank and pipes installed and currently serves hundreds of students and the teachers of Dharapani School.

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Renovation of Balodaya Primary School Complete

Sambhav Nepal has completed the final phases of the renovation work at Balodaya Primary School, Arupokhari-2, Gorkha. The project started in May 2011 with the help of the donors Warren and Dympna Sly. The main objective of this project was to repair the walls, cement-plaster the pavements and the classroom floors. The window frames have been repaired or replaced depending on the extent of the damage. Lastly, the furnitures were repaired and the building repainted. There are nearly 100 students currently enrolled in the school, who will benefit directly from this renovation project. The school had struggled to accumulate adequate funds for maintenance of the physical infrastructure, yet through the benevolence of Australian donors and wellwishers, this noble task has been successfully completed. We hope the renovation yields a positive outcome in the community and motivate more children to attend school in a safer environment.

BEFORE: The condition of the school before Sambhav Nepal's intervention -

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AFTER: The renovation of the exterior of the school is completed -

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2nd Phase of the Renovation of Jalakanya Primary School Complete

Tuesday, 20 September 2011 00:00

In the second phase of the renovation of Jalakanya School, the exterior wall was cement-plastered and a new gate was installed. Free stationery was distributed to students.

Refurbishment of Sitala Primary School Complete

The refurbishment of Sitala Primary School has been completed. The interior and exterior walls and the floor was cement-plastered and painted. The wooden doors and window frames were replaced. Likewise, the compound was barred with bamboo fencing and a school entrance gate has been constructed. Free stationery was distributed to all the students of Sitala.

UNSW Global Village Volunteer Team

On July 2011, Arupokhari Volunteer Program (AVP) hosted its first official volunteering mission. The volunteering team, organized through the University of New South Wales' Global Village, comprised of six university students. The program took place from July 1 through 8, was successful and was greatly lauded by both the students and the staff at Dharapani Secondary and Bhairabi Primary Schools. The three main subjects they taught were English, Science and Mathematics, besides outdoor games. The participating students from the Global Village Team were:

- Caitlin Sien Ming Cowan
- Cecil Anthony Javellana Moll
- Eva Yi Fan Zhang
- Katlyn Louise Jones
- Samantha Jean Cooper
- Shanuka Prasan Samaranayake

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Key Donor Allan Waldon along with 3 donors visited project sites

Monday, 17 January 2011 00:00

Key Donor Allan Waldon, his daughter Samantha Waldon and the donors Warren Sly, Dympna Sly and Ray Sleap visited the project site. During their trip in the village from January 9 to 13, 2011, they visited nine schools in Arupokhari and one in Aruchanaute. They observed the progress of the projects as well as assessed further needs of the schools and the community. The possibility in which the projects could be expanded was also mulled by the donor team. The support they have been providing to this backward region is phenomenal. The locals, especially the school children, were very exhilirated during the donors' presence and were eager to socialize with them.

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Teacher Training Program 2011 Conducted by the Australian Rotary Team

Monday, 10 January 2011 00:00

A one-week Teacher Training Program was conducted in Dharapani Secondary School of the Gorkha district Nepal from December 31, 2010 to January 7, 2011. The team of 4 trainers and 2 organizers, all of whom have extended expertise in the educational field, are members of the Rotary International Club, Australia. It was a great honor for the entire village to have celebrated the New Year's eve with the generous and selfless volunteer team. There was a turnout of more than 60 participating teachers (of 21 schools) from Arupokhari and nearby villages. Some travelled as long as 5 hours each day, to and from the training venue, which in itself is an indicator of how valued and successful the training program was.

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The Rotary Australian Volunteer Team

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Project Nepal 2011 Launched

Thursday, 15 July 2010 00:00

American Research Scientist in Davis, California Peter S. Coates, including people from diverse backgrounds launched the Project Nepal 2011 to provide high standard curriculum and computer-based technology from sustainable energy resources within the schools of the Gorkha district. Sambhav Nepal will be providing field support for this project comprising of scholars from different universities abroad. The goal of this project is to provide educational equality to the people of Nepal. Inspired by their personal traveling experiences within the remote areas of Nepal, they recognized a need from the communities of the Gorkha District to help develop an effective system for education using computers powered by sustainable energy.

To find out more please visit http://www.projectnepal2011.com.

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