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“Selfdiscipline in learning and selfreliance in growth are not luxuries for our children — they are the foundation for a generation ready to solve tomorrow’s challenges today.”
– Console Mission (2025)
The girl Kabita (translated as Poetry) has become a living symbol for Console Mission and for our proposed project, Preventive Initiative Focusing Children from Risks. Her story is woven into every part of our work.
It has been over a decade since many organisations began implementing projects for children’s welfare. Yet, too often, resources have been consumed by salaries, trainings in luxury venues, or public events with expensive materials — like branded tshirts — while children in the streets still wear torn and discarded clothes. This is not solely the fault of project managers or donors, but a symptom of a deeper issue: projects that start with good intentions but fail to truly embed the principle of “think global, work local.”
Humanity is still learning. From the Stone Age to the digital era, we have improved — but we must keep strengthening approaches that ensure sustainability. USAID’s funding shifts have also been a wakeup call, pushing organisations to think and act better. Real change is slow, but it depends on the active participation of local people — especially the beneficiaries themselves.
Kabita’s journey reflects this truth. She is now abroad, and Console Mission does not see it as a loss when Nepali youth go overseas — provided they leave with knowledge, skills, and the ability to engage with the world. That begins with education: reaching school on time, wearing proper dress, maintaining hygiene, completing homework, interacting with teachers, joining programmes, and sharing learning with family.
When Kabita and six other girls lived in Console Mission’s SelfManaged Home, they initially hesitated to engage because of gender dynamics and limited interaction with male staff. Yet, by living together under clear rules, routines, and schedules, they developed independence and selfdiscipline.
Kabita, who should have been in college, once walked over two hours daily to attend school in rural Lalitpur. When given the option to live closer and continue her studies through the SelfManaged Home, she embraced it. She thrived — speaking confidently, debating, playing sports, and participating in activities. None of the girls complained; they understood the challenges and valued the opportunity for formal learning.
Through this project, Console Mission has practically demonstrated what is possible:
- Mobilising parents through People’s Committees in two rural municipalities — Konjyosom and Mahankal — to support children’s education and wellbeing.
- Facilitating community interaction between members in both areas to share experiences and solutions.
- Enabling local leadership — members participated in municipalitylevel meetings alongside ward chairpersons, police officers, health post representatives, municipal staff, and the municipality chairperson. This was possible because our mission is to empower and guide locals to lead.
Conclusion: Kabita’s story is not just about one girl — it is about what happens when children are given the tools, discipline, and opportunities to grow. Console Mission believes that when communities lead, children flourish. Our work proves that sustainable change is built on local ownership, selfreliance, and the belief that every child deserves the chance to learn, lead, and live with dignity.
Looking Ahead: As we continue this mission, we see the next step as equipping children — especially girls like Kabita — with practical skills for the modern world. Beyond formal schooling, this means learning computer typing skills, creating documents, and writing professional email letters using Microsoft Word. These abilities will help them communicate effectively, apply for opportunities, and participate confidently in an increasingly digital society.
In the coming phase, we will target 50 children from 5 public schools in our project areas, ensuring they not only stay in school but also gain the digital literacy and life skills needed to thrive. By combining strong academic foundations with modern competencies, we prepare them not only to adapt, but to lead in the future.
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