Education and Health

Janahit Gramin Sewa Samittee (JGSS) has extensive experience in strengthening education and health services in earthquake- and disaster-affected communities of Sindhupalchok. JGSS works with local governments, schools, health facilities and communities to improve infrastructure, access to basic services, learning environments and community well-being, with particular focus on poor, marginalized and vulnerable communities.

Key Achievements

• Supported 19 schools in Chautara Sangachokgadhi Municipality through school infrastructure improvement, rehabilitation and educational support.
• Constructed and improved safe, accessible and child-friendly school infrastructure in disaster-affected communities.
• Renovated Ananda Secondary School in Jalbire, Balephi Rural Municipality, improving the physical learning environment for students.
• Supported Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres with essential facilities and learning materials.
• Constructed 6 health post buildings, improving access to basic healthcare services for rural and underserved communities.
• Supported the construction of 2 additional health posts and provided essential health materials and equipment to local health facilities.
• Provided health, food and humanitarian assistance across all 14 wards of Chautara Sangachokgadhi Municipality, including emergency support during COVID-19.
• Supported poor, marginalized and vulnerable households with food and essential relief assistance during emergencies and periods of economic hardship.
• Implemented community psychosocial support and suicide-prevention activities in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO).
• Mobilized youth, women, teachers, health workers, community groups and local stakeholders in education, health, WASH, DRR and community recovery activities.
• Promoted community ownership and participation in planning, implementation and sustainability of education and health interventions.

Nepalhilfe for Social Promotion Project

Since February 2020, JGSS has implemented the Nepalhilfe for Social Promotion Project with support from Nepalhilfe Beilngries e.V., Germany, with a total investment of approximately NPR 140 million in Chautara Sangachokgadhi Municipality.

The long-term partnership focuses on education, health, social protection, humanitarian assistance and community development, contributing to improved basic services, safer infrastructure, better learning environments and increased resilience among disadvantaged and disaster-affected communities.