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Koshidekha is one of the rural areas of Kavre District where health posts are not easily accessible. Realizing the need of these basic necessity, Nepal Jesuit Social Institute in the collaboration of Navjyoti Center conducted a medical camp in Koshidekha.  

On 25^th September 2019, both the team went to Koshi Dekha-13, Palanchowk, Kavre for general checkup and distribution of medicines. There were altogether 263 beneficiaries. The camp was prepared for individuals suffering from general health problems and for women seeking for gynecology services. At hand was various health related awareness videos, songs and news prepared for the patients to watch while they were standing on the que to meet the doctor. After having proper check-up and prescribed health treatments, the patients were sent again be in line for medicine distribution.

The program was carried on smoothly and efficiently. The people were very happy and glad for getting medical treatment. There were three doctors and among them one doctor treated the problems related with gynecology. It was an opportunity for the village women to have the check-up done. Good hospitals and medicals are far than the village area and the treatment also cost more than the patients could offer. Therefore, the medical camp gave the prospect to the villagers to have good and proper treatment with no price.

Nepal is a country where most of the people are involved in agriculture and animal husbandry also comes under one of the main occupation after farming. Nepal Jesuit Social Institute believes in developing skills of the people for sustainable growth. As animal husbandry has a market place which creates income, employment and opportunities for upgrading their standard of living, NJSI organized a three days livestock training for women of Jaretar Srijanshil Mahila Samuha.

On 24^th September 2019, the program was started with a total of 26 participants which was further divided in to three groups for reporting, evaluation and entertainment. The resource person Mr. Bidur Giri gave briefing about animal husbandry and how to take care of their domestic animals properly so that they could keep them healthy and have good earning from it. Various species of domestic animals, their characteristics and behavior, different harmful diseases with diverse types of chicken, their diseases and consequences were discussed. Moreover the needs and necessities of each animals were deliberated. Later, the several kinds of grass and its benefits were also discussed. Thanks giving and certificate distribution marked the end of the program.

The participants were quite attentive as it gave them needed knowledge about their practical work. They were glad and thankful to have the training and are expecting same kind of training in future which determines that the training was fruitful and effective to the participants.

Learning is the process of acquiring knowledge which starts right from birth. Children from very early stage starts to imitate to closed ones and develop cognitive behavior. Teachers plays vital role in grooming children emotional, physical and mental health. That is why understanding the need to invest in very young children is so important, so as to maximize their future well-being.

To provide essential guidance and to empower and upscale the teaching skills of ECD facilitators of Kavre district, Nepal Jesuit Social Institute organized two days ECD teachers training at Shree Bhagwati Secondary School. There were altogether 9 participants and 2 facilitators. Sessions was steered with learning new songs and ways to teach the children with the help of the resources accessible in the environment. Education materials like calendar chart, birthday chart, number chart, weather chart and many more were made with the available natural resources.

The teachers actively learnt and enthusiastically fulfilled their responsibility throughout the sessions. They were very glad knowing that they can use elements presented in their surroundings. The teachers were very content and thankful for the training as they learnt so many things in limited time. They were pleased with learning innovative ways of teaching methods and tools.

After building hostel for special children at Kalidevi School and activity center at Shree Bhagwati Secondary School, Nepal Jesuit Social Institute has been taking care of the children of special needs by providing them nutrition food every two or three months as per the needs. There are 8 children in Kalidevi Hostel whereas 21 in Bhagwati activity center. The set of nutritious food that was provided included Grains, Flours, Sarbottam Pitho, and eggs.

After eco-club follow up program at Shree Bhagwati Secondary School, on 28^th August the team went for nutrition food distribution at Sustha Manisthiti Kendra which is the home for those 21 special children to overcome the problem of malnutrition and help them to develop mentally as well as physically. It was handed over to Sudha Ma’am, the caretaker of those children.

On 29^th August the nutrition food was distributed at Kalidevi Hostel. All they children were happily welcoming and interacting with the team. Nepal Jesuit Social Institute is continuously conducting such activity as wellbeing of these children are crucial concern. The support from Caritas Italy helped us in grooming of these children.

Shree Bhumesthan Secondary School lies in the north-east part of Nepal in Melung Rural Municipality, Dolakha. After 2015 earthquake Nepal Jesuit Social Institute has been working in children and women sector in these highly affected district where various livelihood, protection, WASH and educational program are being organized to uplift the living standard of the people. One of the major program of NJSI is Personal Development Camp in which students are encouraged to identify their potential and help them to be mindful of self and community through promotion of critical thinking. On the other side, formation of Eco-clubs helps them to be aware of different environmental issues, protect and maintain healthy environment.

On September 11 and 12, 2019 PDC program was organized in the premises of Shree Bhumesthan Secondary School for grade 8 and 9 students with an aim to make students aware of their strengths, weaknesses and gain information on education system in Nepal and scholarships available for various studies both nationally and internationally. A total of 55 students participated which was further divided into six teams. The presentation and group activities attracted the interest of the students. The eco-club formation was followed with School Cleaning Competition where groups were asked to collect maximum amount of waste around the school compound. Parents Orientation was organized on the other day with 16 participants. The program helped the parents to know the importance of proper parenthood for proper education attainment and provision of scholarship to reduce financial burden for parents with low financial status.

Students as well as parents were raising queries on different topics which shows their interest in programs. They were happy with the fun learning activities and requested us to conduct more such program which will benefit them socially and mentally.

 

With the aim of enhancing the skills of young and competitive people in the field of computer and technology, NJSI had its 2^nd batch of computer training completed on 4^th September, 2019. On 4^th August, altogether 16 girls started their journey at Kamal Niwas (NJSI office) to complete the course in 1 month. It was a 300 hours of intensive training on Basic Computer skills (Typing, Microsoft office package, Internet and email), Basic English and Office Management.

After such intensive course completion, NJSI celebrated their hard work of learning and growing together. On 5th September, the farewell program was organized for them. Students from St. Anne’s also joined the celebration. The celebration included performances from the students. The students gracefully executed their performance, shared their experience and had good wishes from everyone. . At last, certificate were distributed and refreshments were enjoyed.

Everyone had a cheerful smile on their faces. The students expressed their gratitude toward NJSI. One student prepared a poem on how her life changed after the course. Nepal Jesuit Social Institute wishes all the participants best of luck for their future endeavors. We hope they will inspire others too and help people in need.