2. Why Support my School?
• Schools are one of the most
important centres in our
communities
• Schools need an environment
that inspires and supports
children to learn
o An active student body
o Capable & committed teachers
o Effective management system
o Basic amenities such as safe
water, sanitation and hygiene
(WASH) facilities as well as
education and sports facilities
3. Why Support my School?
• Most schools in Nepal do not have this learning
environment
o Only 36% of schools in Nepal have separate toilets for boys
and girls. Many of the toilets are poorly maintained and are
not user-friendly, especially for young children and girls
• Government is taking some positive steps but this
alone is not enough
• A citizen campaign is also required to support
schools become healthy and active learning centres
4. Support My School Campaign
• Objective: Create a healthy and active learning
environment in schools and also assist young
children become agents of change in our society
• Components
o Improvement in facilities for WASH, education and sports
o Active engagement of students, teachers and management
o School led initiatives in surrounding communities
o Mobilize local resources
o Networking
• Partners
o School management, alumni, teachers & students
o Government – KMC +…
o Private Sector - Coca Cola Company +…
o NGOs - ENPHO, CEN, Rotary Club +…
5. Support My School Campaign in India
• Initiated in January 2011 as a partnership
between UN-Habitat, Coca Cola & NDTV
• Objective: Healthy & Active Schools
o WASH facilities
o Rain water harvesting
o Computer & library facilities
o Sports facilities/playgrounds
o Landscaping
• Reached out to over 100 school in 10 states
• Season 2 target: 250 schools
7. Using the Power of Media to Raise
Awareness & Funds
Stars at Telethon organized by NDTV
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11. Support my School Campaign in Nepal
• 1st Phase: December 2012 – March 2013
• Launch campaign it at least 10 schools in
Kathmandu Valley
o Select schools
o Mobilize local resources
o Capacity building
o Improvement of WASH, educational & sports facilities
o Reach out to communities
o Regular monitoring
• Mobilize partners for expansion of the campaign
• Communication campaign
12. Proposed Schools for 1st phase
School No. of Students
Adarsha HSS, Thimi 810
Gyanodaya Ma. Vi. , Bafal 1994
Janak Siddhikali, Thimi 300
Padma Kanya Vidyashram, Dillibazar 540
Ratna Rajya Higher Secondary School, Baneshwor 1867
Shanti Nikunja Secondary School, Maruhiti 365
Shree Saraswati HSS, Thecho 760
Tarun Ma Vi., Balaju 1851
Tika Vidyashram HSS, Sanepa 350
Tri Padma Vidyashram HSS, Pulchowk 893
TOTAL 9380
14. Shanti Nikunja, Maruhiti
• Drinking water facility
available
• 38000 ltr concrete tank
• Sufficient hand washing
facility
• Sufficient & separate toilets
for girls, boys and staffs
Possible interventions
• Rainwater harvesting system
• Sports: TT Board & Children’s play
ground
• Garden & greenery improvement
15. Tika Vidyashram, Sanepa
• Rainwater harvesting system
supported by Rotary – but
limited storage facility
• Separate toilets for
girls, boys and staffs – but
needs improvement
• Big school ground – needs
maintenance
Possible interventions
• Toilet improvement: door frames
• Hand washing platform
• Sports facilities: Badminton Court, TT board
• Garden & Greenery
16. Padma Kanya Vidyashram, Dilli Bazar
• Drinking water is
available. Water is tested.
• Overhead & underground
tank (10,000 ltr concrete
and 6,500 polythene)
• Sufficient hand washing
facility available
• Newly built toilet
Possible interventions
• Education facility: ECD Class
• Sports: Badminton court
• Overall environment: Painting & landscaping
17. Shree Saraswati HSS, Thecho
• Rainwater harvesting and
ground water recharge
• Not adequate water storage
and hand washing facilities
• Colorful toilets but needs
better ventilation & partition
• Area available for garden
Possible interventions
• Hand washing platforms
• Water storage tank and taps
• Urinal improvement
• Garden & greenery improvement
18. Tarun Secondary School, Balaju
• Adequate water supply
• Newly constructed toilets
• Solid waste is a problem
• No playing courts
• Planning to develop
computer lab and library
Possible interventions
• Improvement in sanitation facilities – partition walls, sanitary pad
management facility
• Sports: Children’s playground
• Overall environment: Painting & landscaping
19. Tri Padma HSS, Pulchowk
• Good drinking water system
• Good and sufficient hand
washing facility
• Toilets in good condition
• Basketball court used for
volley and badminton also
• Well managed garden
Possible interventions
• Rainwater harvesting and recharge
• Sports facilities: TT board
• Garden & Greenery
20. Gyanodaya Secondary School, Bafal
• Drinking water and hand
washing facility available
• Separate toilet for girls &
boys but needs improvement
• Basketball court, volleyball
court and badminton court
• Well equipped computer lab
of 60 computers & internet
Possible interventions
• Rainwater harvesting and recharge
• Improvement of toilets
• Painting & Greenery
21. Ratna Rajya HSS, Baneshwor
• Drinking water is sufficient
• Rainwater harvesting
• Toilets not sufficient and in
poor condition
• Hand washing platforms
not sufficient
• No sports facilities
Possible interventions
• Improvement of toilets
• Sports facility: TT & badminton/volleyball courts
• Improve library
• Painting & Greenery
22. Janak Siddhikali HSS, Thimi
• Water available but not treated
• Hand washing facility not
sufficient
• Separate toilets for girls & boys
• No sufficient space for outdoor
games
• No computers
• Library in poor condition
Possible interventions
• Repair water supply and hand washing facilities
• Sports facilities: TT board
• Garden & Greenery
23. Aadarsha HSS, Sano Thimi
• Water supply and hand
washing facility is sufficient
• Toilets in poor condition
• Enough space for
playground but not courts
• Well furnished computer lab
• Insufficient library
Possible interventions
• Improvement of toilets
• Water treatment
• Improve library
