53 Entries for “Recent Blogs”
July 23, 2024 | Program Updates | OLE Nepal
In March 2024, we signed a funding agreement with the Phoenix Foundation, a Swiss charitable organization committed to fostering positive, sustainable change in impoverished and marginalized communities. This collaboration marked the inception of our latest initiative, the “Expanding Education Access and Skills through Technology” (EAST) project.
July 23, 2024 | Program Updates | OLE Nepal
Recognizing the importance of accessibility, our learning resources are designed to provide both online and offline access. In response to growing demand from schools and community libraries, we have deployed offline servers powered by E-Pustakalaya.
July 23, 2024 | Program Updates | OLE Nepal
Since 2023, the ICT in Basic Education Project, supported by the KDDI Foundation, aimed to enhance education in Bajura and East-Nawalparasi districts. The project focused on integrating digital learning materials into six public schools, which involved establishing digital learning labs equipped with offline servers and low-powered Raspberry Pi computers. Extensive teacher training ensured the effective use of these materials in the classroom.
July 8, 2024 | Program Updates | OLE Nepal
The LLEST project tackles two major educational challenges in Nepal: the lack of local language materials for early childhood education and insufficient quality resources for skill-based training in rural areas. In 2024, our primary focus is on researching, designing, and planning 10 skills-based courses and developing a personalized learning platform, with significant progress made in laying the groundwork and establishing key partnerships in the first half of the year.
Jan. 9, 2024 | Impact Stories | Shishir Pandey
“I can see pictures and animated videos! It is easier to understand the chapter after watching this,” said Nisha Budha, an eighth grader at Tapriza Secondary School in Dolpa. Nisha is quickly gaining confidence in navigating the course material on the computer. Tapriza is one of 15 program schools in Dolpa.