Early Grade Reading In Nepal
In Nepal, teaching and learning reading in the early grades remains a significant challenge,with most primary school students unable to read at grade level. Although enrollment in public schools is high, drop-out and grade repetition are common-place. Teachers often resort to rote instruction methods, resulting in memorization rather than actual reading. World Education and its partners are working to strengthen early grade reading in the weakest public schools through learning assessments, teacher training, and the introduction of grade-appropriate reading materials and activities for early learners.
Children Associated with Armed Forces or Armed Groups in Nepal: Child Labour Status Report
Worldwide, the use of child soldiers is seen as one of the worst forms of child labor; during the People’s War in Nepal, many children under the age of 18 became involved with different armed groups. This document highlights how World Education and its partners used community sensitization and reintegration activities to assist children who had been associated with armed forces or groups. This booklet also identifies the most successful approaches and the major challenges faced by children returning to school or those in vocational training and apprenticeships. Part of a series that comprises the final report funded by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Children Trafficked and Sexually Exploited in the Adult Entertainment Industry: Child Labour Status Report
The end of the civil war in Nepal brought an explosion of the adult entertainment sector and, as a result, an increase in the number of children being sexually exploited. This report provides background information about the child trafficking situation in Nepal and highlights ways that the program worked to withdraw girls from the adult entertainment industry and reintegrate them into schools. The booklet also identifies successful approaches for working with victims, ways to attract students into education programs, major challenges faced by victims, and complimentary services available to victims as safety resources. Part of a series that comprises the final report funded by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Children Working in Brick Factories in Nepal: Child Labour Status Report
Rapid population growth and increased urbanization in Nepal have created a demand for brick workers. Many of these workers are migrant children whose families have moved from rural areas in search of work. This booklet presents an overview of the child labor situation in the brick industry, as well as strategies being implemented to address the situation. World Education’s work through program to address this aspect of child labor includes nonformal education, vocational education, parent teacher associations, and support to attend formal schools. Challenges and lessons learned in each of these areas are also presented. Part of a series that comprises the final report funded by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Children Working in Portering in Nepal: Child Labour Status Report
Child porters are those who carry loads for income. These children, typically the poorest of the poor, are often encouraged to miss school and carry heavy loads in order to earn extra cash to support their families. This report highlights World Education’s efforts through the program to assist children working in portering. The booklet includes context, nonformal, formal and vocational education support provided, challenges, lessons learned, and best practices/recommendations. Part of a series that comprises the final report funded by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Children Working in Private Homes in Nepal: Child Labour Status Report
This document focuses on the ways that World Education have assisted children working as domestic helpers in private homes in Nepal. The booklet highlights nonformal education, vocational education, and economic education programs, as well as other services such as child protection committees, community mobilization projects, and local government and private sector efforts. Additional information about successful approaches, outcomes, major challenges and lessons learned are covered by region. Part of a series that comprises the final report by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Children Working in the Mining Industry in Nepal: Child Labour Status Report
Children working in the mining industry face dangers from the work environment as well as daily risks of accident and injury. This report outlines how World Education and its partners have implemented nonformal education programs, vocational trainings, and family livelihood development activities to help children who are involved with mining. The report also covers major challenges faced, lessons learned, and best practices. Part of a series that comprises the final report by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Children Working in the Recycling Industry in Nepal: Child Labour Status Report
The children who work in this labor sector are often runaways, orphans, abandoned children, and children of poor migrant families who do not have access to educational opportunities. This report highlights World Education’s work to assist child laborers in the recycling industry through nonformal education programs, curriculum development, scholarship aid, and vocational education. This booklet also covers major challenges faced, most successful approaches, and valuable lessons learned. Part of a series that comprises the final report funded by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Children in the Carpet Industry in Nepal: Child Labour Status Report
While the legal removal of child labor from the production of carpets has been a major success story for Nepal, structured education programs and constant vigilance are needed to keep up this achievement. This report explores ways that World Education used educational programs including nonformal classes, vocational training, open learning centers, and livelihood developmentto help remove children from the carpet industry. The booklet also looks at ways that the program worked to support impoverished families and provide educational opportunities for girls. Information on successful approaches, lessons learned and major challenges faced are also covered in this document. Part of a series that comprises the final report funded by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Children in the Transport Sector in Nepal: Child Labour Status Report
Due to increased urbanization in Nepal, child labor in the transportation sector has emerged as a major social challenge; children work long hours to operate vehicles in highly polluted environments. This status report highlights the program’s efforts to provide education opportunities such as vocational training and school scholarships for child transport workers. The booklet offers practical information about the programs best practices, successful approaches and major challenges. Part of a series that comprises the final report funded by the U.S. Department of Labor.