UK Aid Match R4: From Lessons Learned to Actions

UWS Nepal Hosts "UK Aid Match R4: From Lessons Learned to Actions" Event and Launches Zero Education Poverty Campaign

Nirmala Adhikari
9 April, 2025
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UWS Nepal Hosts "UK Aid Match R4: From Lessons Learned to Actions" Event and Launches Zero Education Poverty Campaign

On Monday, 31 March, UWS Nepal successfully hosted UK Aid Match R4: From Lessons Learned to Actions, an event dedicated to reflecting on the achievements of UK Aid Match Round 4 while unveiling its bold new vision: the Zero Education Poverty campaign.

Speaking at the event, Surya Karki, Country Director of UWS Nepal, shared, “This event is not just about looking back at our impact, but about shaping the future of education. We are committed to ensuring that no child is left behind.”

Event Highlights

The event brought together education leaders, government representatives, and development partners for an engaging discussion on key priorities for Nepal’s education sector — from policy reform and digitalisation to infrastructure development and teacher training.

A high-level panel, led by Narottam Aryal, President of King’s College, and municipal leaders from UWS’s working areas, praised UWS Nepal’s grassroots approach for its visible impact on student learning and community engagement.

In an experience-sharing session, local government representatives highlighted UWS Nepal’s success in strengthening parental involvement — particularly through Mothers' Groups — and called for scaling this holistic model nationwide to drive sustainable change.

A second panel addressed Nepal’s hidden education crisis, focusing on foundational literacy, education financing, policy gaps, and the need for equitable teacher-student ratios. Experts emphasised the critical role of teacher training, local-language learning materials, integrated teaching approaches, and community engagement in improving education outcomes.

A Call for Collaboration: Launch of Zero Education Poverty Campaign

Marking the next chapter, UWS Nepal launched the ‘Zero Education Poverty’ campaign, aiming to reach 100,000 students and train 5,000 teachers to create sustainable educational outcomes.

“Now is the time for governments, organisations, and stakeholders to join us in eradicating education poverty,” said Avinash Jha, Head of Programmes, UWS Nepal.

Key Voices on the Future of Education

Addressing the event, Hon. Yogesh Bhattarai, Member of Parliament and Former Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, acknowledged the critical challenges in Nepal’s education sector, including high dropout rates, budget constraints, and teacher shortages. With 1.1 million students enrolling in Grade 1 but only 500,000 reaching the SEE level, he stressed the need for policy interventions to improve foundational learning and teacher retention.

He also emphasised the importance of local government partnerships to sustain reforms and congratulated UWS Nepal on launching the Zero Education Poverty Campaign. Reaffirming his commitment to the cause, he issued a strong call to action, urging governments, organisations, and communities to unite in this transformative initiative and work collectively to eradicate education poverty.

Dileep Agrawal, Board Member of UWS Nepal, shared his first-hand experience visiting UWS Nepal-supported schools, where he witnessed the impact of Mothers' Groups, Girls' Clubs, and local government involvement. He emphasized that education is not just about constructing school buildings but ensuring quality learning experiences. “Small changes compound over time to make a tremendous impact, and UWS Nepal showed the same.”

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