The main objectives of this education initiative in Nepal; Building a new school for the students of Springdale School in Bhaktapur, Nepal so they continue to have a place of learning. The new school will have the capacity for up to 500+ students and accommodate the existing 270+ students already enrolled. To provide scholarships to disadvantaged students to gain a quality education, with access to literacy, technical, vocational and other learning foundations to support their on-going education opportunities and career options later in life.

School Building: Building has commenced with local suppliers, approved architects planning, and government planning initiative. Ongoing project management of the school building through team leaders on the ground. Student Sponsorships: 2018 student sponsorships as awarded by the school leadership based on student status, personal requirement and education history. We specifically target underprivileged and traditionally excluded groups to mobilise their participation in education including a focus on scholarships for girls. Learning Foundations: Classes at Springdale School are taught in English. The school leadership provides extraordinary care in ensuring every student has the best possible access to further education with a high standard of final exam pass rates. HTML is also taught as part of the curriculum and a group of school leaders

On-going transfer of knowledge from the leadership team to on the ground team through experience and reporting.

The Little Voyage Foundation is driving its first initiative to provide youth in the region of Bhaktapur, Nepal with access to quality education to develop relevant skills for employment and entrepreneurship. This initiative is in partnership with an experiential travel company, Little Voyage - with a percentage of all bookings going towards initiatives that leave a lasting and empowering impact on featured destinations. Other partners in the initiative include individuals who contribute their time, efforts and financial resources towards the project. Team leaders on the ground in Nepal and through frequent visits provide detailed monthly reports on the funding, building and development of the project. These reports include areas that require further resources, assessment of building progress, overall project management as well as support for the team on the ground from Springdale School. Team leaders and Little Voyage have a close working relationship with Springdale School, and all have a personal vested interested in delivering a successful initiative that provides access to quality education.

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