In order to ‘participate equally’ and ‘attain equitable results’ all children should have equitable access and participation in education and sports, leading to equitable attainments. This fact is more significant where children from disadvantaged and marginalised communities, remote geographical areas and culture have diverse learning and sport needs. Meeting the diverse learning needs poses a challenge unless handled properly with appropriate content and easy access.
The School Sector Development Plan (SSDP) aims to strengthen equity in the education sector, and through that within the Nepalese society, as ‘the reform will focus on girls and women and children from educationally deprived groups so that they will participate equally and attain equitable results’, thereby there is a need for developing a broader framework of equity and inclusion in the education and sports.
With large flat spaces hard to find, it is not surprising that volleyball is one of the most popular sports in Nepal - it is also one of the main sports in the “Khelaun Khelaun” programme, along with the badminton. In 2017 we will be introducing handball to the programme.
GAN works closely with teachers in the programme in terms of training and upskilling their sports knowledge and coaching ability. We are trying to create an atmosphere whereby all members of the school community are positive about sport.