HPF Constructs 65 School Buildings in Taplejung
Human Practice Foundation (HPF) has constructed 65 school buildings in Taplejung. Working in the education sector, HPF has built permanent buildings for various schools across the district.
HPF's Long-Term Presence and Current Status
HPF has been active in Taplejung for the past eight years. According to District Program Director Amit Shrestha, 64 out of the 65 buildings have already been completed and are in operation.
One building at Param Singh Devi Secondary School in Nighuradin, Aathrai Tribeni Rural Municipality, is still under construction. This ongoing construction is reported to be approximately 70% complete.
Distribution of Buildings Across Local Units
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12 buildings in Phungling Municipality (district headquarters)
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9 in Sirijanga Rural Municipality
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8 each in Aathrai Tribeni and Pathibhara Yangwarak Rural Municipalities
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7 in Phaktanglung Rural Municipality
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6 each in Sidingwa and Meringden Rural Municipalities
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5 each in Maiwakhola and Mikwakhola Rural Municipalities
Additional Infrastructure and Educational Improvements
According to HPF, in addition to building school infrastructure, programs are being run in 58 schools across the district. These include:
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Construction of toilets in 51 schools
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Drinking water systems (intake, reserve tank, and taps) in 9 schools
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Setup of computer labs, science labs, libraries, and early childhood classrooms
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Subject-based training on integrated curriculum, child protection policies, and IT for teachers, students, and parents
Programs for Economic Empowerment
HPF is also implementing programs focused on livelihood skills and small-scale entrepreneurship in 39 schools, including:
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Training and support for 266 entrepreneurs involved in goat rearing, pig and poultry farming, and vegetable farming
IT Academy Establishment in Phungling
To enhance digital education, HPF has established an IT Academy in Phungling.
Future Program Direction
As per Director Shrestha, in Taplejung, HPF will now continue only the economic empowerment and micro-entrepreneurship programs. Infrastructure development and other educational programs will now focus on the Panchthar, Tehrathum, and Dhankuta districts.
District-Level Review Meeting
To share progress and ongoing activities, HPF organized a district-level Project Advisory Committee meeting on Tuesday in Phungling. The meeting included:
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Chairperson of the Advisory Committee and Head of District Coordination Committee, Chhiring Lama
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Mayor of Phungling Municipality, Amir Maden
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Chairperson of Meringden Rural Municipality, Yukhangbir Hangam
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Chairperson of Maiwakhola Rural Municipality, Vijay Prakash Banem
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Other relevant stakeholders
