Volunteer Big Sister Srijana

A brighter future: the volunteer helping girls stay in school

Despite Nepal making significant strides in education, there are many children who are still being left behind, unable to get the schooling they deserve.

However, VSO volunteers, also referred to as "Big Sisters," like Srijana, are helping to ensure children have the best start in life by highlighting the importance of education to parents.

Watch an inspiring video about Srijana's work

Creating inclusive education spaces in Nepal

The SIKAI project ('sikai' meaning 'learning' in Nepali) aims to help 7,200 students to transition to secondary education through increasing parental support for education and improving learning outcomes in schools.

Learn more about the SIKAI project on our international website

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