Scholarships

In all villages that are part of the cooperative, we try to integrate all girls into a scholarship program to enable them to receive a basic education in school. This is the best protection against later dependency, trafficking of girls, forced prostitution and child marriages; issues that are still very relevant in Nepal, especially in rural areas. Education for girls, however, depends not only on the materials provided (e.g. notebooks, pencils, school uniforms), but also on the understanding of their parents and their willingness to let them go to school and learn. Too often, their labor in the household and agriculture is necessary to ensure the meager livelihood.

Parts of RfL’s scholarship program are

• Materials (notebooks, books, school uniforms, shoes, warm clothes, small library on the model farms, etc.)
• Food or medical treatment on a case by case basis
• Individual support – conversations with the girls, parents and teachers
• Group activities (speaking and reading English, learning support, etc.)