NEPAL

The year 2025 was marked by significant political instability at the national level. In the spring, strikes and
Nationwide teacher protests have brought the education sector to a standstill, leading to the temporary closure of many public schools.

Nepalese society, despite its immense ethnic and linguistic diversity, remains constrained by rigid traditional structures. Despite the official abolition of the caste system, deep-seated discrimination persists in everyday life in rural areas, limiting marginalized populations’ access to essential services. Furthermore, patriarchal norms remain deeply entrenched in 2025.

In remote rural districts and among the most marginalized communities, the attention given to early childhood development remains largely insufficient in 2025. Health, hygiene, and nutrition indicators for children under age 6 remain well below the standards required for their healthy development. The public preschool system also suffers from a glaring lack of quality: kindergarten classrooms lack appropriate teaching materials, and the majority of teachers have not received specific training to work with young children, which contributes to high student absenteeism rates.

Helping women who are sexually exploited