02/11/2026
CWSN successfully conducted a three-day workshop on Child Rights and the Importance of Community Ownership from 30 October to 1 November 2026 at Kalabang Community Homestay, Pokhara-22, Kaski. The workshop covered child rights, child protection, community ownership, and sustainable community development through expert sessions, group discussions, case studies, and experience sharing.
Participants also visited Bhagawati Basic School, Kalabang, to learn about its community-led initiatives. Once challenged by low student enrollment, the school is now providing free education, including English-medium classes, with strong community support. Students in Grades 7, 8, and 9 also participate in practical agricultural activities, such as coffee cultivation, gaining valuable vocational skills alongside formal education.
The school served as an inspiring example of community ownership, collective responsibility, and locally driven solutions for sustainable development. # Shristijoshi