Training 1500 Teachers |Empowering 5000 Girls/Boys

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Dear friends, This report provides an update on the recent activities carried out under the Girls' Empowerment Program (GEP), facilitated by PHASE Nepal on September 2024 , with a focus on building life skills, leadership qualities, and self-confidence among adolescent girls.

Program Oversight and Implementation

An education supervisor has been assigned to oversee the GEP activities within the project. Working closely with PHASE’s central education team, the supervisor has been instrumental in ensuring the effective implementation of the program's initiatives in the targeted communities.

Selection and Training of Facilitators

During the reporting period, PHASE Nepal successfully recruited and trained a team of 20 female education facilitators. This recruitment drive took place across two communities:

• Dhainakot: 12 facilitators
• Natharpu: 8 facilitators

Candidates were selected through a community-level vacancy announcement, followed by a rigorous selection process, including a written exam and interviews.

A Training of Trainers (TOT) session was organized for the newly appointed facilitators from 28 August to 1 September 2024. Through this training, facilitators received comprehensive guidance on conducting empowerment workshops tailored to adolescent girls in local schools.

Workshop at Jana Jyoti Secondary School

As part of the program's rollout, a GEP workshop was conducted at Jana Jyoti Secondary School in Natharpu by the end of September 2024. This workshop engaged a total of 82 adolescent students, comprising 22 boys and 60 girls. Through interactive sessions, participants explored various topics essential for personal growth, social responsibility, and academic excellence.

Outcomes and Impact

• Skill Development: Facilitators gained the skills and knowledge required to lead empowerment sessions, enabling them to positively influence adolescents in their communities.
• Student Engagement: The workshops sparked active participation, with students expressing enthusiasm for learning life skills, building self-confidence, and understanding social roles.
• Gender Inclusion: Although the primary focus is on girls, the inclusion of boys in these sessions fostered a supportive environment that promoted mutual respect and understanding between genders.

Looking ahead, PHASE Nepal intends to expand these workshops to additional schools in the region, continuing to empower adolescents through life skills, gender sensitivity training, and leadership development. We appreciate the support your and our donors, which makes these impactful initiatives possible.

Thank you for your continued support.

PHASE Nepal Team

This report provides an update on the recent educational activities facilitated by PHASE Nepal on 23^rd May 2024 at Gram Sudhar Basic School in Gokarneshwor, as part of our ongoing education program. A key highlight of the period was the election simulation held to teach students about democratic processes and leadership selection.

Election Simulation Event

On 23 May 2024, PHASE Nepal, in collaboration with Gram Sudhar Basic School, organized an election simulation for the formation of Child Club representatives and the election of the school captain and vice-captain. This simulation aimed to provide practical experience to students on how to select leaders in a democratic system.

Participants and Roles:

• Candidates: Students who aspired to be Child Club representatives, school captain, or vice-captain.
• Voters: The rest of the student body.
• Teachers: Conducted the election, acting as supervisors and members of the election commission.
• PHASE Nepal Representatives: Served as external observers to ensure the process's integrity.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understanding Democratic Processes: Students learned about the selection of political leaders and governments through elections, the roles of citizens and leaders, and the overall election process.
• Curriculum Support: This activity supported the social studies curriculum, particularly lessons on the formation of parliament and the three levels of government in Nepal.
• Practical Leadership Experience: Students gained hands-on experience in democratic decision-making and leadership selection.

The election simulation culminated in the selection of the following positions:

• Child Club Representatives:
• Chairperson
• Vice-Chair
• Treasurer
• Secretary
• Additional members (to be selected by the elected body)
• School Leadership:
• School Captain
• Vice-Captain

The election simulation was a best practice in educational methods, providing students with an opportunity to practice and learn independently. It effectively reinforced classroom teachings with real-world applications, preparing students to be active and informed citizens.

We thank you for your continuous support and in future we plan to continue such practical learning activities like Science Experiments and Community Service Projects etc to enhance the educational experience and leadership skills of our students. We appreciate the support from you, which makes these initiatives possible.

PHASE Nepal Team