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GoPhil funded Science Lab and Library near completion in Bhaktapur, Nepal<\/b><\/p>\n

<\/b>This Spring, several GoPhil donors pledged to expand the educational facilities at TOIT \u2014a distinctly unique school located in the impoverished outskirts of Bhaktapur, Nepal. \u00a0 As with most of our partner programs, the inspiration behind this special program began with a single passionate person, refusing to accept the status quo.\u00a0 Just after finishing his studies at the young age of 22, Indra Prasad Khaitu, started providing free lessons with a group of friends to twenty children from poor families who couldn’t afford the cost for school.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s the philosophy and ethos that make this education program remarkable…<\/p>\n

Today Indra, his wife Sanchita and a devoted teaching staff offer education to over 130 students, sponsoring yet another 100 more in surrounding private schools.\u00a0 But it\u2019s the philosophy and ethos that make this education program remarkable. Unlike government schools, TOIT\u2019s teaching model incorporates activities such as chess, organic gardening, computer technology and recycling.\u00a0 TOIT staff believe these elements foster exactly what Nepal need more of\u2014 critical thinkers, creative minds and dynamic young citizens.<\/p>\n

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Massive destruction caused during the April 2015 EQ<\/p><\/div>\n

After offering much needed post-earthquake support last year, GoPhil granted funds for the construction of a second floor buildout of a science lab and library.\u00a0 With this expansion, TOIT could receive its School Learning Certificate, an accreditation needed to attract wealthier, paying students which, founder Indra, feels is both a critical social mix and a way for the school to become autonomous. GoPhil\u2019s subsequent grant has been directed towards equipping the lab and library and expanding the toilets and sanitary facilities.\u00a0 In past few months, walls, doors and windows have been painted, electricity have been installed, alongside new fans and lights. The final stages will involve purchasing books for library and all of the science lab materials\u2014 once this has been completed, GoPhil will disburse the 2nd phase of grant and work will begin on the new toilets.<\/p>\n

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Apart from the capital improvements to the school, TOIT are planning to invest further in organic farming, in which students will participate, to continue to raise awareness about healthy eating habits.\u00a0 The farming project has been a long-time dream of Indra who is passionate about the program ultimately being self-sustainable.\u00a0 GoPhil looks forward to seeing the result of investing in this enterprising school \u2014to help them achieve their dream to stand on their own.<\/p>\n

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