About Each One, Teach One
Explore Himalaya Community Service Program has introduced the Each one Teach one project with the goal of providing school level education to conflict-affected children in a bid to give them a better chance to live a happy, secure and healthy life. The project is primarily focused on ensuring children’s rights to education. For this, EHCSP seeks financial support from various donors. With the funds collected from the donors, the project aims to provide a monthly scholarship of Rs 1000 to conflict-affected children through high school graduation. The money received will be directly utilized for the childrens' school fees, stationeries, outfits and other necessary educational resources. 

Why this project?
The current  scenario in Nepal highlights the alarming aftermath of the Maoist ‘People’s war.’  The armed conflict has afflicted Nepal with random killings, terror, threats, kidnappings, human rights violations and unease since 1996. Corruption and misuse of state authority  ruled over Nepal for a decade, diverting  funding from positive social programs.  Many children were physically and mentally abused, maimed, wounded, physically disabled or psychologically tortured by both sides of the war. Children are among the most vulnerable groups in Nepal who have been directly and indirectly impacted by the pernicious armed conflict. Official statistics evidence that more than 3000 children have been displaced, about 1500 orphaned and many traumatized alarmingly, affecting their social, physical, mental and emotional development. Many became victims of child labor and police atrocities. With the fleeing of teachers, school shutdowns, children’s forced involvement in insurgency and the displacement of families, children are being deprived of their fundamental right to education. The conflict has left thousands of children orphaned or helpless. Many bright children who have a high potential for becoming capable citizens to build a better future with the power of education are today faced with uncertainties.

Who are the beneficiaries?
Conflict-affected children will directly benefit from this scholarship program. This project is aimed at empowering all those children who have been displaced, orphaned, forced into child labor and subjected to various atrocities during armed conflict. Education will be their powerful tool to combat their misfortunes and shape their future. Since children are the hope of the future, empowered children in the long run will undoubtedly empower the whole community and thus, the entire nation.

Empowerment through Education
Education is the only tool that can rehabilitate the conflict-affected children. Besides cognitive development, education is equally important  for the psychological, social, and physical welfare of children. Education instills in  children the crucial humanitarian values such as equality, tolerance and peace. With access to education, children can attain a sense of freedom, purpose and responsibility, self-confidence and vision for the future. To be advantaged in terms of income, health and opportunity, formal education is a must. Undeniably, education holds the key to children’s empowerment.

Scholarship program
Fourteen children from Nuwakot were nominated to receive scholarships under the Each one - Teach one project on the 23rd of February 2007 during the Golden Jubilee celebration of "Shree Bhairabi Higher Secondary School" in Nuwakot, Nepal. This project was implemented from the 'Educational Year' in May 2007 and is aimed at empowering all those children who have been displaced, orphaned, forced into child labor and subjected to various atrocities during the armed conflict.  As more sponsors are found, we will  broaden this program to include another 14 or more children.

How can you help?
Investing in children is investing in the future. You have the power to make a difference in the lives of these poor souls by supporting this project with your donation.  Annually, sponsors will contribute to the scholarship program for these conflict-affected children.The cost to educate one child for an entire year is USD250 (or 125 GBP). 80% of the funds collected will go directly to the children for the educational needs. 20% of the amount goes for administrative work and local coordinators (ie USD 50).Local guardians will be authorized to utilize this fund for children's education.  We have local monitors who will ensure that the funds are used for the children’s educational needs and who will follow the children’s progress in school.  We will send you periodically the children's regular progress reports to assure you that your contribution has indeed been very used for the purposes for which it was intended.  The Explore Himalaya website currently has pictures and short bios for the children who have been selected for these scholarships.  Join our team and offer a child a future.

Whom to contact?
We have our local coordinators at various countries to gather funds from interested donors. You can directly contact our local coordinators stationed in your country. But if you do not find our coordinator in your country, then you can contact Explore Himalaya.

Our present Co-ordinators
We have been receiving great help from our country co-ordinators. The Co-ordinators basically, raise sponsors from their respective countries and communicate between the sponsors and us.

1) We have Alice Lily from UK. She is from our partner travel agency in UK. She has been an active co-ordinator since the beginning of the project. She is in-charge of 10 sponsors from UK for the first year of Each One-Teach One. She has more sponsors on the line for children for the second year.

Contact Address: Alice Lily High & Wild Compass House Rowdens Road. Wells Somerset BA5 1TU United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1749 671777 Email: alice@highandwild.uk

2) We have Karla Piecuch from Canada, living in USA. She travelled with Explore Himalaya in the past and is one of the many well wishers of Explore Himalaya. She has also been keenly active in this project from the very beginning. She is in charge of 5 sponsors from Canada for the first year of Each One-Teach One.

Contact Address:   Karla Piecuch P.O. Box 825 Suquamish, WA  98392  USA Telephone #:   360-598-3601,   cell #  206-313-3584 Email: corvidcreek@hotmail.com

Role of a Co-ordinator
1) The main role of a co-ordinator is to search for prospective sponsors and help raise sponsorship. We also provide online registration form and agreement letter for the prospective sponsors.
2) The Co-ordinator helps in updating our reports about the children to the sponsors.
3) The Co-ordinator collectively sends us the donation raised from the sponsors.
4) The Co-ordinator keeps us informed about the status of the sponsors.

Nominating and then declaring the nominated children for the project
We firstly go to the villages and try to find out about the background and family-history of the child. For verification, we check the facts with the other villagers. When we are sure that we have a genuine case, we ask the guardian of the child to fill the application form and submit it with the supporting documents, duly attested by their school, concerned department and District Development Committee. We then make a profile of the children based on these then we publish to our website.

1. Renu Lama: Renu Lama came along with her sister-in-law. According to her guardian she is studying in Grade 4 in a local High School and she is doing fine. Daughter of Late Man Bahadur Lama an Olympian and a Tae-kwon-do instructor and player, Renu is also planning to take up tae-kwon-do training. Her sister-in-law has conveyed her gratitude to the kind-hearted Mr.Peter Lily of UK for sponsoring Renu's education. Profile of Renu Lama 21-06-2006
2. Yamuna Adhikari: Yamuna Adhikari came along with her mother Geeta Acharya and brother Kishan Adhikari (whose education is also sponsored).According to her mother, Yamuna enjoys going to school and her studies is going along fine. Geeta Acharya expressed her gratitude to the Barett family (United Kingdom) for sponsoring her daughter's education Profile of Yamuna Adhikari 08-08-2000
3. Kishan Adhikari : Kishan , a bright and intelligent lad, is a topper in his class. He is studying in Grade 9 and plans to become a doctor. He is interested in sports and loves to play football. The elder brother of Yamuna Adhikari, Kishan is thankful to his sponsors Catherine & Keith Spiers of UK whose generous contribution has helped him to continue with his studies. Profile of Kishan Adhikari 12-08-1993
4. Dipak Poudel: Dipak, a smart and cheerful boy is studying in Grade 3.He came along with his mother and sister. According to his mother Dewaki Poudel, his studies is going on fine. She expressed her gratitude to Kim Spiers of UK for being kind enough to sponsor her son's education. Profile of Dipak Poudel 14-12-1997
5. Sudha Poudel: Sudha the younger sister of Dipak , is doing quite well in her studies. According to her mother Sudha suffers from muscle cramps, especially when it gets cold. A doctor's consultation was advised and paid far, Dewaki Poudel wishes to thank John & Ellen Knott of USA for their kind and generous support to educate her daughter. Profile of Sudha Poudel 06-11-2000
6. Rabindra Adhikari: Rabindra Adhikari came along with his elder brother, who works in a factory. He studies in Grade 2 and he is doing quite well. His family is also grateful to Sue Lytton of UK for sponsoring his studies. Profile of Rabindra Adhikari 21-08-1998
7. Laxmi Lamichhane: Laxmi is studying in UKG in a local school. She came along with her mother Ishwari Lamichhanne who expressed her gratitude to James and Georgina Young of UK for sponsoring Laxmi's studies. Profile of Laxmi Lamichhane 04-09-2000
8. Choka Raj Lamichhanne: Chok Raj, the younger brother of Laxmi is also doing well in his school.He looked cheerful and happy. He is in Nursery and started formal schooling from last May. His mother is thankful to Tom and Sam Sirs of UK for sponsoring his education. Profile of Choka Raj Lamichhane 01-08-2002
9. Sagar Dhakal: Sagar is studying in Grade 2 in a private school. He is quite sharp, and looked cheerful and happy too. His family expressed their gratitude to Alice Lily of UK for sponsoring his studies. Profile of Sagar Dhakal 22-10-2000
10. Prakriti Dhakal: Prakriti is studying in Grade 2.A sharp and active girl, she came with her mother Parvati. Parvati expressed her gratitude to Catherine Mollier & Friends of France who has sponsored her Prakriti's studies. Profile of Prakriti Dhakal 24-10-2000
11. Rachana Ghale: Rachana is studying in Grade 4. She came along with her mother Chinimaya Ghale, and according to her Rachana is doing well in her studies. She expressed her gratitude to Jenny & Josh Dewitt of USA for sponsoring Rachana's studies. Profile of Rachana Ghale 26-08-1997
12. Umesh Ghale: Umesh who is the younger brother of Rachana Ghale is studying in UKG. According to his mother his schooling is going on quite well. He is being well looked after by his teachers.She thanks Bill Purdy & Michele Costa of USA for sponsoring her son's education. Profile of Umesh Ghale 26-11-1999
13. Rajkumar Lama: Rajkumar Lama is studying in Grade 9.The elder brother of Renu Lama, he has a Black Belt in tae-kwon-do. He also won a gold medal at a regional level competition. He practices for two hours everyday and takes his studies seriously. His family is grateful to Nigel Gifford of UK for sponsoring his education. Profile of Rajkumar Lama 12-09-1991
14. Rama Nepal Sponsor: David & Lesley Cox, Canada Profile of Rama Nepal
15. Dipesh Nepal Sponsor: David & Lesley Cox, Canada Profile of Dipesh Nepal
16. Prabina Acharya Sponsor: John Spiers, UK Profile ofPrabina Acharya

Each One – Teach One in 2008
We extend our gratitude to all the respective country co-ordinators and to the sponsors for taking responsibility of the needy and deprived children of Nepal through our project “Each One Teach One”. We are very proud to continue Each One Teach One to its second year with the help of the valued co-ordinators as well as the sponsors.

In the first year of Each One Teach One, we had included those children who are conflict affected. This year we have 16 more children. In our search for conflict affected children with weak economic background, we received many requests and applications from children belonging to under privileged and marginalized group of society. Therefore, from this year we have decided to look for sponsors for children from the needy and marginalized group. However, our first priority shall always be to the conflict affected children.

Children's Profile in 'Each One – Teach One' in 2008

Childrens recently admitted on our "each one, teach one" program. If you would like to sponsor one of them, please contact us.

Ajay man dangol	Dhiraj tamang	Prithvi Gotamay
Kesab Raj Adhikari	Shova ghale	Sangam magar
Susmita Shahi	Laxman Acharya	Damodar Paudel
Binita Bogati	Salona Chitrakar	Tej Kumari Adhikari

Children from Underpriviledged & Weak Economic Background

Deepak Kumal	Kopila Risal	Sandhya Giri
Sushila Rimal

How do we keep Co-ordinators updated?
We send reports to the Co-ordinators after every release of the donation once in 3 months.

Download the registration form

Payment Policy
We accept both cash and cheques.

Contact:
745, Amrit Marg, Bhagwan Bahal, Thamel
P.O Box 4902, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: 977-1-4418100, 4418400
Fax: 977-1-4412888
Email: enquiry-ehcsp@explorehimalaya.com

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