National Center for Learning Resources (NCLR)

ICRI-Nepal has supported 21 educational institutions in Kathmandu Valley's outskirts for eight years through the "National Center for Learning Resources (NCLR)" project. NCLR, an initiative of ICRI-Nepal, has been addressing the educational needs of diverse communities and has garnered widespread praise from participating teachers and school administrators.

The project involves various activities like visioning workshops, teacher training programs, in-service training for supervisors, educational seminars, operation of a community resource center, capacity building in educational institutions, and reorganizing classrooms to create child-friendly learning environments. ICRI-Nepal collaborates closely with key educational bodies like the Ministry of Education and Sports, Department of Education, Central Child Welfare Board, and others, working towards making education accessible to all.

In addition to large-scale workshops, NCLR conducts regular follow-ups with teachers, offering planning and technical support. Teachers attend monthly meetings at NCLR to exchange best practices and learn new techniques. ICRI-International provides technical and financial support to NCLR, helping refurbish classrooms and equip them with necessary materials.

Moreover, the project has empowered rural women by providing job opportunities and self-employment, thus enabling them to support their children's education. Through ICRI-Nepal's systematic referral mechanism, many rural women have gained financial independence.