Girls from Rural Nepal Excel in Animation and Computer Skills

The three-month training program at NJSI commenced on January 25th, 2024, as students hailing from Kalikot, Bardiya, and Kavre formally joined the 5th Batch. The participants were warmly welcomed and oriented by the Director of NJSI, Father Roy, and the dedicated staff. This training program is specifically tailored to teach animation and computer skills to girls aspiring for a better life and future. With the 14 participants from different struggling background joins the class with interest for learning the computer operations, developing typing skills, the use of MS Word, Excel and so on. Besides, the training allows students to learn English and Nepali language helping them to feel more confident in this 21st century. Creating the beginner friendly environment in NJSI for the students to practice their skills, the training guides them to express themselves allowing to discover their strength and weaknesses. While the girls have always been learning in Nepali medium and have majorly engaged in Kitchen and household work in their village, the NJSI animation, computer training along with English learning have become their prefect place to learn at their utmost potential without any boundaries. The students within these few days have developed the self-esteem, confidence in computer and have challenged their language barrier as their goal which indeed is great positive change and step toward better future.