Empowering Accessible Education in Nepal

Bridging the educational gap for hearing-impaired children in Nepal.

Not science but a project I have been a part of alongside some members of Himalayan Pariwar e.V. Munich (Prakash Subedi, Samundra Dhakal, Saurav Dahal, Sristi Gahire, and Robin Karki). Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions regarding this project. I will be updating with more details here towards the end of the project.

In Nepal, an estimated 5.73% of school-aged children live with hearing impairment, and their career opportunities are often painfully limited. We believe that impairment should never be a barrier to ambition.

That’s why Himalayan Pariwar Munich e.V., a Munich-based diaspora organization, initiated this project to bridge the educational gap. In partnership with OLE Nepal (Online Learning Exchange), we are creating a free, inclusive online learning platform to deliver high-quality educational materials in sign language.

Our Mission & Support

Himalayan Pariwar Munich e.V. has been granted €50,000 from the GIZ Diaspora 2030 program for this project.

Our goal is simple: Turn dreams into reality for deaf children across Nepal by empowering them with the education they deserve.

Key Objectives

This project commenced on May 2025, and is projected to conclude on April 2026.

  1. Develop Accessible Learning Materials We will produce at least 90 curriculum-aligned digital learning modules and 10 interactive children’s stories enriched with Sign Language Interpretation and visual aids.

  2. Build Infrastructure We will provide essential devices—such as computers and servers—to Siddha Bahira Balak ko School in Surkhet.

  3. Distribute Content to Schools We will collaborate with the National Deaf Federation Nepal to ensure the learning materials are widely distributed, targeting at least four schools.

  4. Teacher Training We will conduct training sessions to equip teachers with inclusive teaching strategies that better support hearing-impaired students.

  5. Promote Best Practices All materials will be designed to meet the specific needs of hearing-impaired learners, aligned with local educational standards and accessibility guidelines.

A picture of a classroom from our project school Siddha Bahira Balak ko School, Surkhet.

Supported Schools

Siddha Bahira Balak ko School, Surkhet

Serving 104 students, this school lacks digital infrastructure. We will provide essential digital tools and learning equipment to create an accessible learning environment.

Kavre Deaf School, Kavre

Serving 120 students, this school already has computer labs. We will deploy our digital learning materials to enhance their educational experience.

Srijana Deaf School, Kaski

Educating 150 students, we will introduce our digital materials to be integrated into the school's existing infrastructure, ensuring students have access to inclusive, high-quality content.

Adarsha Saula Secondary School, Lalitpur

Serving 28 students in an inclusive environment, this school lacks digital resources. We will introduce our digital materials to enrich their education and empower all students.