KATHMANDU, APRIL 2
The Um Hong Gil Human Foundation has successfully organised the sixth edition of Book Review Award Ceremony at Sundi Secondary School in Rupandehi.
According to a press release issued by the foundation, the event was attended by foundation chairman Captain Um Hong Gil, Korean philanthropist Go EunByul as well as Mayadevi Rural Municipality Chair Dhurba Narayan Chaudhary, Education Officer Narayan Prasad Lamichhane, Ward – 4 Chairman Arun Kumar Tiwari and School Management Committee Chairman Bhadai Lodh along with students, teachers, and parents.
During the ceremony, Captain Um Hong Gil distributed 10 buffaloes as livelihood support, valued at NPR 600,000, to 10 awardees who secured 1st and 2nd positions from each level. In addition, 25 students received cash prizes totaling NPR 122,500 along with certificates in recognition of their achievements.
With the financial support of the Um Hong Gil Human Foundation, Sundi Secondary School has been organizing the Book Review Contest since 2019. The school has successfully completed five editions, and this event marked the award ceremony of the 6th Book Review Contest, according to the statement.
The main objective of the program is to promote independent learning by integrating information resources and technology, while supporting students' overall development, including academic, intellectual, cultural, and emotional growth, said Captain Um Hong Gil.
The contest is currently divided into five levels: Lower Basic (Grades 1–3), Medium Basic (Grades 4–6), Higher Basic (Grades 7–8), Secondary (Grades 9–10), and Higher Secondary (Grades 11–12). Students from all levels are eligible to participate. From each level, two students receive livelihood support (one buffalo each), and five students are awarded cash prizes based on their positions. The awards are inspired by Himalayan peaks: Mt. Everest (1st position), Mt. Makalu (2nd position), Mt. Dhaulagiri (3rd position), and Mt. Annapurna (4th position).
The contest was announced on December 22, 2025. Students collected books from the school library and prepared for two weeks. The competition was held on January 22, 2026, with the participation of 532 students from Grades 1 to 12. The evaluation was conducted on January 28, 2026, by an evaluation committee, and a total of 35 students were selected as awardees.
UHGHF had, in the past, supported Sundi Secondary School with earthquake resistant RCC building (11 classrooms), gender friendly toilet, sufficient furniture and renovation of existing three buildings. It has also supported the school with an ICT lab, Library with more than 7500 books and boundary wall construction etc. "This is the 10th human school of UHGHF. Currently, the school runs classes from ECD to Grade 12 with over 900 students. It is securing admirable results in government board exams and regional competitions as well," the statement added.
UHGHF, a non-profit INGO established in 2008 in Korea, has supported 19 Human Schools across Nepal since 2009.
