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OUR VISION & FOUNDATION

To Become the Trusted Guardian of Every Student's Educational Journey.

We believe that no student in Nepal should have to navigate their future alone. Through practical skills, community labs, and mentorship, we bridge the gap between classroom schooling and viable careers.

WHY WE STARTED

Building Confidence Where It Matters Most

ShikshaGhar ("Education House") began when a small group of Nepalese educators and software engineers recognized a stark divide in public schools: while children attended daily classes, very few had hands-on exposure to computers, robotics, or real-world problem-solving tools.

Upon finishing secondary education, thousands of bright youths faced dead-end career paths without practical digital competence or guidance. We stepped forward to transform empty rooms in public schools into vibrant technology laboratories, staffing them with passionate volunteers and structured curriculum.

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WHAT GUIDES US

Core Values

Our principles ensure that every program we deliver in Nepal is rooted in genuine community impact.

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Student-Centered

Every curriculum and mentorship matching is tailored to the specific learning pace and background of the student.

02

Hands-On Practice

We prioritize real keyboards, real electronics, and project-based building over passive rote memorization.

03

Community Ownership

We partner with local public school principals and community leaders so initiatives remain self-sustaining long term.

04

Transparent Stewardship

Every rupee donated and every hour volunteered is accounted for and audited with utmost integrity.

OUR JOURNEY

Milestones Along The Way

2014 · Founding

ShikshaGhar Registered in Nepal

Established as a student support non-profit in Kathmandu, launching weekend tutoring and book collection drives.

2017 · Digital Labs

First Computer Lab in Budhanilkantha

Refurbished 15 desktop workstations in partnership with Govt School Budhanilkantha, introducing basic computing classes.

2023 · Expansion

STEM & Robotics for Girls Launched

Specialized engineering workshops designed to empower female students with microcontroller kits and coding mentors.

2026 · Present Day

Over 10,000 Students Reached

Expanding across 12 partner schools with new 10-day AI training camps and an active network of over 100 volunteer mentors.

OUR LEADERSHIP & MENTORS

Seated Around The Mission

Our core guardians, educators, and volunteers meet weekly to design curriculum, track student progress, and mobilize school partnerships across Nepal.

Bikash Thapa

Bikash Thapa

Founder & Strategy

Aasha Shrestha

Aasha Shrestha

Director of STEM

Sunita Regmi

Sunita Regmi

Partner Liaison

Rohan Joshi

Rohan Joshi

AI Curriculum

Pooja Karki

Pooja Karki

Volunteer Operations

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"He's here… but not here"

Fixing a lab router