Health and Computer Literacy Program
HFN rolled out Computer Literacy Program in August 2016 at Chepang Kendra in Chitwan, Nepal, which sheltered more than 130 students from low-income ethnic Chepang families. Now the program has been expanded to 13 government schools in rural Chitwan and 2 children hostels. The core idea of computer health literacy project is to nourish children of rural communities in Nepal with basic health and computer knowledge and help establish connection with peers internationally.
We buy and supply participating schools with 2 computers and help them maintain those computers. Basic computer programs are preinstalled in those computers. We have developed video tutorials on basics of computer use to assist users.
Along with providing hardware support and maintenance we envisioned PeeR Assisted Educational Enrichment and Mutual Mentoring (PREM) project to communicate and provide peer support to individual student. Our goal is to enrich student learning and experience with peer support. This would also provide an opportunity for children to exchange information with peers who live in different parts of world, share experience and learn from each other.
Challenges we face today are establishing reliable internet and electricity supply to these computers can run smoothly. Some schools have asked for support to hire tutors to train teachers and students. Many other schools have approached us to support computer programs in their schools as well.
Our Mission
To empower children of challenging backgrounds in Nepal by teaching them health and computer skills on-demand that will aid them succeed in their health, education, leadership and career.
Our Vision
To create a community of students whose economic development and sound health is driven by intellectual skills and inspired by education.
Operational Steps
Step 1:Establish a computer room in a secured housing facility with two computers. Arrange local computer tutor to educate students on basic computer literacy videos (related to hardware, windows, keyboard components and Microsoft Office), created and designed by HFN. Connect computers to the internet to enhance students’ email and internet skills, once they are proficient in basic skills.
Step 2: Enroll students in PeeRAssisted Educational Enrichment and Mutual Mentoring (PREM) Program upon acquiring of basic internet skills. Students and adults over the age of 10, fluent in English and Nepali, living in English-speaking nations will mentor and provide guidance to Nepali students on communication and networking skills, English language speaking, personal development, problem-solving skills and career choice.
Mentors follow the HFN Mentor Checklist and Structure at each mentoring session. This curriculum is designed to impact four major areas namely:
1. Academic skills (study techniques, educational resources and English learning).
2. Problem-solving (financial, interpersonal and psychological).
3. Personal development (reading, writing, exercise, meditation, gratitude, visualization and affirmation).
4. Career planning.
Step 3: Expert instructors sourced from within and out of the country will periodically deliver educational lectures on relevant topics related to basic health literacy to persistently prune the children’s basic health awareness.
Project Milestones
2016
HFN rolled out Computer Literacy Program in 08/2016 by signing its first memorandum of understanding with Chepang Kendra, Chitwan, Nepal which had sheltered more than 130 students coming from low-income families.
2017
The program developed video tutorials on basics of digital literacy. Program was expanded to 6 government schools in rural communities. PREM program was started at Chepang Kendra with 22 US-based students mentoring local students monthly via Skype. PowerPoint slides were created on 20 common health morbidities of Nepal to educate school students early on during their school years.
Currently we have started computer facility in more than 20 centers.
Committee Members
1. Computer Literacy Program
3. Health Literacy Program
4. Nepal-based Project Coordinator
HFN rolled out Computer Literacy Program in August 2016 at Chepang Kendra in Chitwan, Nepal, which sheltered more than 130 students from low-income ethnic Chepang families. Now the program has been expanded to 13 government schools in rural Chitwan and 2 children hostels. The core idea of computer health literacy project is to nourish children of rural communities in Nepal with basic health and computer knowledge and help establish connection with peers internationally.
We buy and supply participating schools with 2 computers and help them maintain those computers. Basic computer programs are preinstalled in those computers. We have developed video tutorials on basics of computer use to assist users.
Along with providing hardware support and maintenance we envisioned PeeR Assisted Educational Enrichment and Mutual Mentoring (PREM) project to communicate and provide peer support to individual student. Our goal is to enrich student learning and experience with peer support. This would also provide an opportunity for children to exchange information with peers who live in different parts of world, share experience and learn from each other.
Challenges we face today are establishing reliable internet and electricity supply to these computers can run smoothly. Some schools have asked for support to hire tutors to train teachers and students. Many other schools have approached us to support computer programs in their schools as well.
Our Mission
To empower children of challenging backgrounds in Nepal by teaching them health and computer skills on-demand that will aid them succeed in their health, education, leadership and career.
Our Vision
To create a community of students whose economic development and sound health is driven by intellectual skills and inspired by education.
Operational Steps
Step 1:Establish a computer room in a secured housing facility with two computers. Arrange local computer tutor to educate students on basic computer literacy videos (related to hardware, windows, keyboard components and Microsoft Office), created and designed by HFN. Connect computers to the internet to enhance students’ email and internet skills, once they are proficient in basic skills.
Step 2: Enroll students in PeeRAssisted Educational Enrichment and Mutual Mentoring (PREM) Program upon acquiring of basic internet skills. Students and adults over the age of 10, fluent in English and Nepali, living in English-speaking nations will mentor and provide guidance to Nepali students on communication and networking skills, English language speaking, personal development, problem-solving skills and career choice.
Mentors follow the HFN Mentor Checklist and Structure at each mentoring session. This curriculum is designed to impact four major areas namely:
1. Academic skills (study techniques, educational resources and English learning).
2. Problem-solving (financial, interpersonal and psychological).
3. Personal development (reading, writing, exercise, meditation, gratitude, visualization and affirmation).
4. Career planning.
Step 3: Expert instructors sourced from within and out of the country will periodically deliver educational lectures on relevant topics related to basic health literacy to persistently prune the children’s basic health awareness.
Project Milestones
2016
HFN rolled out Computer Literacy Program in 08/2016 by signing its first memorandum of understanding with Chepang Kendra, Chitwan, Nepal which had sheltered more than 130 students coming from low-income families.
2017
The program developed video tutorials on basics of digital literacy. Program was expanded to 6 government schools in rural communities. PREM program was started at Chepang Kendra with 22 US-based students mentoring local students monthly via Skype. PowerPoint slides were created on 20 common health morbidities of Nepal to educate school students early on during their school years.
Currently we have started computer facility in more than 20 centers.
Committee Members
1. Computer Literacy Program
- Financial contributors ($300 per year)
- Arun Amatya, MD (Started 2017)
- Jharendra Rijal, MD (Started 2016)
- Manoj Bhattarai, MD (Started 2016)
- Rachana Sedhai, MD (Started 2016)
- Rajesh Shrestha, MD (Started 2016)
- Tech Support
- Mr. Anup Sharma
- Chooda Khanal, PhD
- Mr. Harihar Dahal
- Manoj Bhattarai, MD
- Mr. Pradeep Khanal
- Tara Sigdel, PhD
- Tika Lamsal, PhD
3. Health Literacy Program
- Manoj Bhattarai, MD
- Sansrita Nepal, MD
- Shristi Lamichhane, MD
- Sushmita Khadka, MD
4. Nepal-based Project Coordinator
- Mr. Subash Ghimire