German Volunteer Teacher Finds Stark Contrasts and Unique Joy in Remote Nepali Village Life
Summary
German volunteer teacher Cena Eder shares her unique experiences and cultural insights while teaching at a school in remote Chachalung village, Solukhumbu, Nepal.
Key Points
- Cena Eder, a 25-year-old volunteer teacher from Germany, is teaching at Shree Amarjyoti School in Chachalung village, Solukhumbu, Nepal.
- She experiences contrasts between European urban life and rural Nepali lifestyle, including daily practices like washing clothes by hand and eating Dal Bhat.
- Cena raises concerns about corporal punishment practices in Nepali schools and child hostel living arrangements due to education access challenges.
- Supported by a scholarship from the Dr. Sigrid Schwarzenbacher Foundation, she plans to continue social work and has learned some Nepali during her stay.
