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BTF Education Project
According to the statistics released by UNICEF (2000-2006), the youth (age 15-24)
literacy rate in Nepal is 81% in male, and 60% among female. Even though the data
for gross primary school enrollment seems very positive for both genders, the gross
secondary school enrollment drops by more than fifty percent (overall less than
40% gross enrollment). These data suggest that fifty percent of the children do
not go to school after completing (or without completing) the fifth grade. Various
studies have shown that students from lower socio-economic background, girl students,
and children of illiterate parents are among the majority of students who quit school
before or after completing the fifth grade.
In an effort to help students successfully complete their high-school education
and prepare them for college degree, BTF came up with an idea of launching various
education projects targeting the most vulnerable group of students who are likely
to drop out early in their school years or those who otherwise would never attend
school.
The first project was launched in 2007. On March 31st 2007, BTF distributed uniforms,
stationeries and
cash prizes to 33 underprivileged (so called lower caste or dalits, students from
poor family, students from the least represented ethnic group and gender etc) students
of Yog Kumar Secondary School, Blaba- Sarpallo, Mahottari, Nepal.
Scholarships were given to those students among the underprivileged, who met the
following criteria at a minimum.
- School attendance (more than 75% attendance)
- Academic achievements and grades (rank in class/ pass grades)
- Family income (Annual household income <10,000 Rupees)
BTF has continued this project, and is planning to expand the project in other places
as well. We invite individuals and organizations to join hands with us, and help
a larger number of underprivileged students achieve their educational goals.
BTF Health Project
The approach to healthcare has changed, and the practice of medicine has improved
significantly in the last few decades. The diseases that were considered death sentences
are now easily cured. The overall mortality and morbidity rates have dropped globally.
These achievements have been possible because of numerous health researches conducted
by medical-scientists in various parts of the world.
According to the Global Forum for health research’s 10/90 report, only 10% of the
world’s health research funding goes to the health problems faced by 90% of the
world’s population.
A study conducted in eight countries of the South Asian region (BMJ 2004; 328:826-830)
shows that, in developing countries like Nepal and Bangladesh where the healthcare
infrastructure is very poor, financial support is the main barrier for conducting
research. This study emphasizes on the importance of financial and technical support
for health research from outside partners. In addition, the authors from this region
publish only 2% of the articles on health topics in international journal. This
clearly shows how little is known about the health care practices and problems of
this region.
To address this issue and encourage medical students to conduct medical research,
BTF has launched a medical research grant project in Nepal.
For details about the application process, eligibility and guidelines, please click
here
We are proud to be able to contribute to the advancement of medicine and hope that
you and members of your institution will participate in our grant program.
Foundation co sponsors International Conference “NEPAL
TODAY: CHALLENGES OF INCLUSIVE DEMOCRACY”
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