Our Priority
Education
Strategic Goal
Increase the quality and access to equitable education in Nepal through sustained collaboration with federal, provincial and local government, schools, teachers and learners through research-driven solutions, professional development programs.
Key Strategies
Research and Policy Advocacy:
- Conduct evidence-based research to evaluate the effectiveness of Nepal’s educational policies and systems.
- Advocate for targeted policy reforms to address gaps in access, quality, and equity, fostering a more inclusive and effective education system.
Inclusive Education Promotion:
- Design programs and resources to empower marginalized and underserved groups, including rural communities, women, ethnic minorities, and differently-abled learners.
- Create awareness and provide tools for implementing gender-sensitive and culturally inclusive educational practices.
Training and Professional Development Support:
- Provide comprehensive training programs to school administrators, teachers, students, parents on modern teaching-learning methodologies, technology integration, and innovative assessment techniques.
- Establish mentorship and continuous development opportunities for educators to improve teaching quality across both urban and rural schools.
Educational Infrastructure Improvement:
- Collaborate with local governments and institutions to improve the physical infrastructure and learning environments in schools, especially in rural and remote areas.
- Advocate for the use of technology in education, especially for distance learning and e-learning platforms.
Instructional Designing, and Curriculum Development and Teaching - Learning Materials Production:
- Instructional designing for national and international academia, government agencies and private sectors.
- Design and implement curricula that cater to the needs of students at different educational levels, integrating practical skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
- Develop and distribute open educational resources (OERs) and low-cost and effective teaching materials to support diverse learning needs.
Communities and Stakeholders Engagement:
- Foster strong partnerships with local communities, NGOs, and educational stakeholders to co-develop solutions and initiatives that address local education challenges.
- Create platforms for dialogue and collaboration between schools, parents, and communities to ensure shared responsibility in education.
Lifelong Learning Opportunities Promotion:
- Develop vocational and technical training programs to equip students and adults with the skills necessary for the local job market.
- Encourage and provide resources for non-formal education and lifelong learning, supporting individuals in all stages of life.
Governance
EIRC is governed by the mandate of the general assembly. General assembly elects the executive committee and advisors. EIRC will be governed by the following blueprints.
Working Mechanism of EIRC
Governance Blueprints of EIRC
- Admin and Finance Policy 2024
- Advocacy and Lobbying Policy 2024
- Child Protection Policy 2024
- Communication Strategy 2024
- Complaint Response Mechanism Guideline 2024
- Health and Safety Policy 2024
- Monitoring and Evaluation and Learning Guidelines 2024
- Gender, Social and Disability Inclusion (GEDSI) Policy 2024
- Human Resources Policy 2024
- Partnership Policy 2024
- Climate Resilient Policy 2024
Accountability and Transparency
The Accountability and Transparency Policy 2024 of EIRC ensures ethical governance, financial integrity, and program effectiveness in transforming education. It emphasizes clear decision-making, responsible fund management, stakeholder engagement, compliance with legal standards, and continuous improvement through regular monitoring and evaluation. The policy fosters trust, integrity, and openness by committing to ethical fundraising, transparent reporting, and inclusive participation from beneficiaries and donors.