For displaced children, returning to school remains an uphill battle
Summary
Children displaced by the eviction of informal settlements in Kathmandu Valley face disrupted education and lack formal enrollment or support. Various holding centres have no formal schooling arrangements, leading to challenges in regular study and attendance.
Key Points
- Displaced children in Kathmandu Valley face educational disruption after eviction from informal settlements.
- Holding centres lack formal schooling, leading to informal and inconsistent teaching efforts.
- Coordination gaps among federal, local government, and schools have left many displaced children unregistered and without uniforms.
- Some children attend nearby schools informally, while others face declining attendance and lack access to resources such as uniforms and hostels.
