Author: SCLC

“Marking Literacy in the Digital Era: International Literacy Day 2025 in Pharping”

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Dakshinkali Municipality, in collaboration with Shikharapur CLC, Uchai CLC, Pharping CLC, Shikharapur and Champadevi Open School, Chalakhel CLC and Campus, local schools, and other educational stakeholders, organized a grand program to mark the 59th International Literacy Day. The main event featured a literacy rally through Pharping city, accompanied by traditional cultural instrumental musical groups. More than 500 participants joined the rally, including open school mothers, income …

Promoting Lifelong Learning to Strengthen Non-formal Education in Nepal: Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era – Panel Discussion Report

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Panel Discussion Theme: Adult and Youth Learning in the Digital Era Occasion: 59th International Literacy DayOrganized by: Centre for Education and Human Resource Development (CEHRD) and UNESCO Kathmandu Venue: Hotel Radisson, Kathmandu Introduction On the occasion of the 59th International Literacy Day, CEHRD and UNESCO Kathmandu jointly organized a National Non-Formal Education Conference featuring a panel discussion on Promoting Lifelong Learning to Strengthen Non-formal Education: …

Global Hearts Support Fulchowk Farmers After Flood

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“SCLC, in partnership with ONGD-FNEL, has launched a vital support initiative for flood-affected farmers in Fulchowk village, Ward No. 6 of Dakshinkali Municipality.  This project was inspired by students from Windesheim Honors College, Netherlands, who visited Fulchowk to study local farming systems. Following the devastating flash flood that washed away many farms, these students raised funds through GoFundMe. ONGD-FNEL contributed unspent …

“From Uncertainty to Confidence Through Education and Skills.”- a success story of Devraj Praja

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Name: Devraj PrajaDate of Birth: May 30, 2004Hometown: Rapti Rural Municipality, ChitwanBackground: Marginalized Chepang community, farming family, limited financial resourcesCurrent Status: Completed Grade 10 and CTEVT-certified training in House Wiring Early Life and Challenges Born into a large farming family in Rapti Rural Municipality, Chitwan, Devraj Praja’s early life was shaped by financial hardship. His parents, along with his three sisters and one brother, relied on agriculture to make …

Celebrating World Environment Day 2025: A Community Call for Climate Action and Sustainability

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Date: June 5, 2025Organizer: Shikharapur Community Learning Center (CLC) Overview: Shikharapur Community Learning Center (SCLC), located in Dakshinkali Municipality, is a dynamic, community-based organization dedicated to promoting inclusive education, sustainable development, and social transformation through grassroots engagement. Since its establishment, SCLC has played a vital role in empowering local communities through lifelong learning, skill-based training, and environmental advocacy. As a …

“Seeds of Change: A Remarkable Visit by ONGD-FNEL to the Heart of Community Action”

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Project Observation Report Date of Visit: 20th May 2025Visitor: Ms. Maria Belén ZAMBRANO BERMEO, Project Manager, ONGD-FNEL LuxembourgLocation: Shikharapur Community Learning Center (SCLC), Nepal On 20th May 2025, Ms. Maria Belén ZAMBRANO BERMEO, Project Manager of ONGD-FNEL Luxembourg, visited the Shikharapur CLC Project. The visit began with a Project Discussion and Progress Sharing Meeting. During the session, Ms. Maria shared …

Sanu Babu Balami: From Footballer to Organic Farmer

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Sanu Babu Balami, a resident of Pharping, Dakshinkali, was once a promising football player. Around 2004-2005, he had already secured a place in an A Division Club of Nepal. However, his journey took a different turn as he shifted his focus from sports to agriculture. Having not pursued higher education, Sanu Babu grew up at his maternal uncle’s home. His …