Learning Garden Initiative
This isn't just a project; it's a lifeline for the neglected ones.
Nederland Support NepalOverview
In the heart of Bayalbas, Sarlahi, 'Learning Garden Initiative' emerges as a beacon of education & support for children. The proposed project aims to uplift about 100 Dalit children and indirectly their families, by establishing a one-story childcare center with four classrooms, two toilets, & a small office for the teachers. Besides, the project will not only assist the children by providing nutritious meal once daily, but also ensures a nurturing environment where they can thrive through various other support mechanisms.
We are assured that the ripple effect of this project will extend beyond immediate relief, nurturing roots that run deep, empowering the Dalit children to grow stronger & better-equipped to face the challenges ahead. For parents grappling with extreme poverty, the burden eases as their children receive additional quality education and care at the center. This project will not only make a tangible impact on the young lives but also contribute to the foundation of a resilient community. It can furnish the roots for a brighter tomorrow.
Project Brochure
A collaborative initiative between Together for Nepal and Nederland Support Nepal
Key Info
Situational Analysis
The area has experienced rapid growth over the last few years, yet the gap between the rich and poor especially persists. In particular, marked by a high number of Ultra Poor (UP), Bayalbas faces multidimensional poverty, including a lack of basic necessities, illiteracy, physical disability, and ill-treatment by "higher-class" members. Similarly, drug addiction among youths & child marriage are other burning issues of the area.
The key data highlights the challenging living conditions of 173 households classified as Ultra Poor in a total of 802 households. There are hundreds of children who don't go to school.
Crucial Issues in the Area
Project Objectives
Outcomes
Sustainability
The sustainability of this project rests mostly on a synergetic partnership among project staff, community members, volunteers, & local authorities. The project management team will ensure that this partnership is sustained through constant dialogue & communication. There will be a set of sustainability regulations such as agreements between the project management team and the community to ensure that the project will be continued. Linkage will be created with local stakeholders including schools and clubs for future support. This is possible as children groomed by us will be sent to school, which benefits the school as well.
Learning Garden Centre — The Next Phase
Building a Tuition Centre
Together with the community, we are building a Tuition Centre — a dedicated building that will serve as:
- A safe learning space for children
- A small library for the community
- Accessible facility during the monsoon period
- Complete with sanitary facilities
- Shelter and learning continuity during the rainy season
Construction is planned to start as soon as possible, with the target completion date before the monsoon — July 2026.
Why?
In Sarlahi, Nepal, lives the Musahar community — a highly marginalized Dalit group living in extreme poverty and social exclusion.
We came into contact with this community and witnessed the harsh reality: people without toilets, relying on the jungle. Unsafe, unhealthy, and degrading — especially for women and girls.
What we encountered went beyond the lack of facilities. It was a community that is structurally excluded, yet simultaneously shows resilience and initiative.
Together with the Nepalese NGO Together for Nepal and the community itself, we took the first steps in 2024: 32 toilets built, water points realized, a dental camp organized, and hygiene packages distributed among young women.
Our Impact
The Learning Garden Centre is part of the larger Learning Garden Initiative project. Here is what we have achieved so far:
Partnership with Nederland Support Nepal
www.nederlandsupportnepal.nlTogether for Nepal would like to express its sincere gratitude to Nederland Support Nepal for the valuable and trusted partnership we have shared over the past two years. Their generous support has played an important role in the construction of toilets and in the ongoing support of the Dalit community in Sarlahi. Through this cooperation, meaningful steps have been taken to improve sanitation, dignity, health, and daily living conditions for families in a vulnerable and often underserved community.
We deeply value the trust, commitment, and shared sense of responsibility that Nederland Support Nepal has shown throughout this partnership. Their continued involvement and support have made a real difference on the ground and have helped us bring practical and lasting support to the community.
Together for Nepal looks forward to many more years of cooperation and to continuing this important partnership in support of the communities we serve together.
About Nederland Support Nepal
Nederland Support Nepal (NSN) supports projects in Nepal that contribute to a better life for underprivileged children and families. From the Netherlands, the foundation facilitates support and donations for reliable, sustainable initiatives that make real local impact. With personal involvement, direct contact with partners in Nepal, and a team of dedicated volunteers, NSN works on concrete improvement of education, living conditions, and future opportunities.
Stichting Nederland Support Nepal
IBAN: NL06 RABO 0107 6796 47
info@nederlandsupportnepal.nl
Tel. +31 (0)6 31 77 17 47
Wandelweg 31, 1521 AB Wormerveer
KvK: 24337020 | RSIN: 810883491
ANBI Status — All donations are tax deductible
Call to Action
Join us in creating a lasting impact on the lives of these children. Your support in reaching our fundraising goal of €45,000 will contribute to the realization of the Learning Garden Initiative. Together, let's build a brighter tomorrow for the children of Bayalbas, Sarlahi.
Budget Requirement
| # | Item | Cost (EUR) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 Pairs of Shoes | €900 | One-time |
| 2 | 100 Complete Pen Set / Geometry Boxes | €200 | One-time |
| 3 | First Aid Kit (2 Sets) | €150 | One-time |
| 4 | Water Purifier (Aqua-guard) | €250 | One-time |
| 5 | Musical Instruments / Sports Items | €350 | One-time |
| 6 | New 1-Story Building (4 rooms, 7 toilets + Septic tank/water tank) | €37,800 | One-time |
| 7 | Volunteer Allowance for 4 Teachers (1 Year) | €1,200 | Annual |
| 8 | Miscellaneous (Transportation, Travel, Legal, SWC regulation Fee, bank charges) | €775 | One-time |
| Subtotal | €41,625 | ||
| Administrative (7.5%)office supplies, monitoring, supervision, communications & other support | €3,375 | ||
| Grand Total | €45,000 |
Fundraising Progress
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