Displaced children in Kathmandu struggle to return to school
Summary
Many children displaced by recent government demolitions of informal settlements in Kathmandu and Bhaktapur are struggling to return to school without basic supplies and uniforms.
Key Points
- Government bulldozers demolished informal settlements in Kathmandu and Bhaktapur, displacing hundreds of families.
- Displaced children from holding centres have started attending Jan Bikash Secondary School in Balkhu.
- The school and education department are working to support displaced students but lack resources like uniforms and books.
- The return to school is temporary and uncertain as families face housing and financial challenges.
