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Bhadaure VDC - April 2015

PiSL initiated the third Early Childhood project in the Bhadaure Village  Development Committee (VDC) in April 2015. Bhadaure VDC is located on the northern slope of a mountain. Because it faces north, it is much greener and wetter than Taluwa or Thulachhap. The Bhadaure VDC area reaches down to a small tributary that flows into the  Dudh Kosi river.

According to a 2012 baseline survey completed by  our partner nonprofit organization, Volunteers Initiative Nepal, there are 562 households and a population of 4216 in Thulachhap. There are approximately 189 children of preschool-age who live in Thulachhap. Many of the residents are Janajits  or indigenous people. About 10% of the population are Dalit, an economically and socially marginalized low caste that is chronically underserved.
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Teacher Training
In April 2015, PiSL completed the third teacher training in Bhadhaure VDC. We trained 10 teachers and 10 substitute teachers who can fill in for the regular teacher when she is sick or absent.  Four of the regular teachers are paid by the Nepali government. We support the salaries of the remaining six teachers at $60 a month or $720 a year. You can read about these teachers on our Sponsor a Teacher page.
Teachers learning a new instructional activity
Bhadaure graduating class 2015
Renovated Classrooms
Bhadaure had four classrooms that needed repairs for use as an Early  Childhood Center.  Dirt floors were cemented and covered with mats so children could sit on the floors comfortably.  Walls were plastered and whitewashed to make the room bright  and clean. Child-sized tables, cubbies and storage cabinets were provided to each classroom.
Waiting for a real classroom
New classrom under construction
New Classrooms
 Six villages did not have an existing classroom available for renovation. So PiSL provided the construction materials  including the cement, sand, tin roofing, nails, wood for door and shutters. The community provided the labor to build the classrooms. Furniture, cabinets and mats were also provided. Three classrooms were under construction when the earthquake hit and need to be repaired. Two classrooms were completly destroyed and need to be rebuilt. Construction on one classroom did not begin until after the earthquake, so the community was able to complete it safely.   
Shree Seti Devi ECD-Completed after earthquake
Shree Nawa Prativa ECD-Under construction during earthquake & now needs repair
Sidda Devi ECD-Completely damaged in earthquake & needs rebuilding
Jalpa ECD-slightly damaged in earthquake & needs repairs
Kalika ECD-Completely damaged in earthquake & needs rebuilding
Tej Maya Rai ECD-Slightly damaged in earthquake & needs repairs
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  • Home
  • What We Do
    • Train Teachers
    • Provide Instructional Materials
    • Renovate and Furnish Classrooms
  • How We Do It
    • Why Early Education
    • PiSL Early Childhood Curriculum
    • Parent Education
    • Community Involvement
    • Partnerships
    • Earthquake Relief
  • Who We Are
    • The PiSL Story
    • Our Founder
    • Board of Directors
    • Contact Us
  • Nepal
    • Okhaldhunga Nepal >
      • Taluwa Project
      • Thulachhap Project
      • Bhadaure Project
    • Okharpauwa Nepal
    • Bardia Nepal
  • BUILD A CLASSROOM
  • SUPPORT A TEACHER