Nepal, Rajipur Chaumala
Facts
A school building with three classrooms and two toilets
122
€26,600
Education
Academic year
April to March
Literacy rate (15+ years old)
92.4%
Attendance rate
Primary school – 96.5%
Lower secondary school – 93.5%
Upper secondary school – 77.3%
Out-of-school children
Children (6 – 11 years) – 103,384
Adolescents (12 to 14 years) – 46,598
Youth (15 – 17) – 490,347
Project implementation
The Acronis Cyber Foundation first opened a new school in Rajipur Chaulmala (also known as Bagdola) in October 2020. The village’s previous educational buildings were constructed from brick and mud, and faced severe risk of collapse in this earthquake-prone region. The new school — a modern structure built with cement and steel — has multiple classrooms and sanitary facilities, and provides a greatly improved learning environment for children from preschool through fifth grade.
In 2021, the Acronis Cyber Foundation finished construction of a computer classroom at the Bagdola Primary School. This marks the final step in a multi-phase project, empowering children in an historically underserved community with the educational opportunities — including computer literacy and STEM classes. The computer classroom has 12 computers and serves 122 kids studying at the Bagdola Primary School. Five teachers and a School Management Committee consisting of 10 people have been trained in IT skills and taught the importance of IT literacy in the modern world, as well as how to take care of the computer classroom and keep this project sustainable.
Development of the school was a joint effort between the Acronis Cyber Foundation and its project partners, buildOn and Good Neighbors. ZEBRA SYSTEMS s.r.o additionally co-sponsored the development of the computer classroom.
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About the country
Country
Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
Capital city
Kathmandu
Population
28 million people
Currency
Nepalese rupee (NPR)
Major languages
Mainly Nepali, with Maithili as the second most spoken language
Travel information
Nepal’s climate is influenced by maritime and continental factors, and has four distinct seasons.
Annual average temperature
25°C (68°F)
Dry season
September to February, characterized by clear skies and little rain.
Wet season
March to August, characterized by warm temperatures, heat waves, and rain.
Travel tips
Hotel recommendations
Kathmandu: Airport Hotel, Hotel Jampa
Pokhara: Bodhi Suites Boutique Hotel and Spa
Places to eat
Kathmandu: Toran Restaraunt
Pokhara: Fresh Elements
Best souvenirs from the country
Thangka paintings, Singing bowls, Pashmina, Nepali handicrafts, Herbal products and tea
Travel agencies
Interpreting services
Proposed one week tour
Day 1: Kathmandu: Hanuman Dhoka
Day 2: Chaumala: School visit
Day 3: Pokhara: Ghorepani Poon Hill trek
Day 4: Pokhara: Ghorepani Poon Hill trek
Day 5: Pokhara: Ghorepani Poon Hill trek
Day 6: Pokhara: Phewa Tal
Day 7: Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Temple
