KATHMANDU: “We have the privilege to get quality education. But as I grew up, I felt that many children in Nepal don’t get that privilege,” 25-year-old Dependra KC shared. As a student of Social Science, he understood the reality of society and was motivated to “bring change in education from grass root level to contribute in country’s development”.

So, he joined the movement of Teach for Nepal (TFN). TFN, established in 2013, is a movement of young graduates and professionals to end educational inequality in Nepal.

Forty five young leaders including KC were inducted as Fellows of TFN at the fourth induction ceremony on February 9 at Hotel Yak and Yeti, Durbar Marg. Taking the movement of TFN further, the fourth cohort of TFN now begins their leadership journey of teaching in public schools of Lalitpur, Sindhupalchok and Dhanusha districts for two years, starting from April. Selected from 555 applicants, they represent diverse academic backgrounds.

“TFN Fellows will not only be involved in teaching but also take the leadership to bring about change in society by understanding it,” Recruitment and Selection Manager of TFN, Shailendra Jha shared while introducing the Fellows at the event. He added, “Understanding that something can be done in villages, these people have come forward with TFN to find and give the possibilities in classroom and villages.”

The event also featured TFN Fellows’ innovative classroom activities through music and drama. Inspiring songs and plays were presented by the students from rural public schools.

A group of students of Chandeshwari Secondary School, Simle, Pyutar, Lalitpur performed a melody. These students from Tamang community performed songs in Tamang, Nepali and English languages. We are the World, an English song was included in the melody. One way to teach English to these children is by singing in English.

Another performance was a Maithili song about dreaming. It was performed by the students of Saraswati Secondary School, Katrait, Dhanusha.

Among other talent display, the students of Bhimsen Secondary School staged a shadow play on people’s perseverance and resilience after the quake in English language.

Inspiriting stories from students and TFN Fellows also unravelled at the event. Moreover, Sujita Chaudhary Memorial Trust Fund was launched in honour of TFN Fellow Sujita Chaudhary who lost her life in the quake in Sindhupalchowk. Tech exhibition was also a part of the event.