What we do
Nepal earthquake, November 2023: One year after the school emergency in Jajarkot district
Countries
Fields of intervention
- Opening date: December 2024
- Closing date: December 2025
WHERE
Nepal, Karnali Province, Jajarkot District
CONTEXT
ASIA continued its post-earthquake response in Barekot Rural Municipality, Jajarkot District, through a targeted intervention aimed at restoring safe and adequate learning conditions for children in Dhaulakot village. The project was developed in the aftermath of the 3 November 2023 Karnali earthquake, which caused widespread destruction of school infrastructure across remote mountain communities, forcing many students to continue lessons outdoors or inside unsafe and damaged structures. In this context, the initiative addressed both an urgent protection concern and a critical barrier to educational continuity. Implemented in partnership with Build Up Nepal, the project focused on the construction of a semi-permanent, low-cost and seismic-resilient school solution for Shree Bidyadevi Basic School, combining locally appropriate techniques with improved structural safety. In parallel, the intervention supported the restoration of a functional learning environment through the provision of didactic materials, classroom equipment, student essentials and recreational items. Reaching 147 students and 6 teachers, the project contributed not only to safer and more dignified access to education, but also to improved attendance, concentration and overall school wellbeing. In a remote area where public reconstruction support remained limited, the intervention represented a concrete step from emergency response towards early recovery and longer-term resilience.
OBJECTIVES
General objective
Improving access to and quality of education for students in Jajarkot district in response to the aftermath of the earthquake and the ongoing educational needs of affected local communities.
Specific objective
Build two semi-permanent schools with high seismic resistance and low environmental impact to ensure a safe learning environment for students in Dhaulakot and Maurighar Jiri.
PROJECT ACTIVITIES
- Construction of two semi-permanent schools in the villages of Dhaulakot and Maurighar Jiri.
- Provision of equipment and teaching materials for the two semi-permanent schools in Dhaulakot and Maurighar Jiri.
RESULTS
- Reconstruction of a safe and functional school building
- Creating comprehensive learning spaces
- Provision of essential teaching materials
- Improved school participation and quality of learning
- Strengthening community ownership and engagement
BENEFICIARIES
Direct: 290 students from Dhaulakot and Maurighar Jiri.
Indirect: about 1,200 people of the entire community of Dhaulakot and Maurighar Jiri.
PARTNERS
Build Up Nepal