Women reading and writing together in a NIDS learning group
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Non-formal Education Program

Adult literacy, post-literacy, life skills, and civic education for women.

Location
Terai region, Nepal
Duration
Since 1994
Target community
Women in disadvantaged communities across Nepal’s Terai
Partner / donor
UNICEF, Save the Children and others

Project overview

Why this work matters

NIDS has delivered non-formal education since 1994, beginning with women’s adult literacy and expanding into post-literacy, life skills, and civic education.

Objectives

  • Increase access to adult literacy
  • Strengthen practical life skills
  • Support women’s participation in community life

Activities

  • Adult literacy classes
  • Post-literacy learning
  • Life-skills and civic education

Stakeholders & partners

  • Community
  • NIDS
  • UNICEF
  • Save the Children

Current / achieved impact

  • More than 10,000 women have received informal adult literacy education

Expected / future impact

  • Future project targets are to be confirmed

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