अर्थ प्रणाली 
Kathmandu, Nepal . The Rotary Club of Baneshwor, in partnership with Pyari Education Pvt. Ltd., has successfully completed the Ujjyalo Bato project, a school-based adolescent health education program reaching 304 students in Grades 7 to 9 at Shree Ananda Bhairav Secondary School in Mulpani, Kathmandu. The project ran from November 2025 to March 2026 under the Naya Paila Initiative, led by Rotary Club President Rtn. Rupali Sarawgi.
The program addressed a growing gap in Nepal’s school system, the absence of structured sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and mental health education, worsened by the recent removal of Health and Physical Education from the national curriculum. With cultural stigma and a lack of trained teachers, many young people are left without access to accurate, age-appropriate information about their bodies, emotions, and personal safety.
Over 11 interactive sessions per grade, facilitators from Pyari Education covered topics including puberty, menstruation, body image, consent, gender identity, nutrition, media literacy, and bystander intervention. Sessions used activity-based learning, group discussions, and creative worksheets, and introduced a mixed-gender seating format to encourage open dialogue between boys and girls. The program was delivered at a total cost of approximately NPR 1,50,000, roughly NPR 500 per student.
The results were clear. Students who were initially hesitant to speak openly were, by the final sessions, confidently discussing topics such as menstrual cycles, puberty, reproductive health, and consent. Teachers noted a visible shift in student confidence and participation. In one memorable moment, a Grade 8 student shared that the program had helped her understand her first menstrual cycle, which she experienced during the sessions, describing it as both reassuring and empowering.
Building on this foundation, the project team plans to organise a gynecological health camp led by a female doctor, offering consultations on menstrual health and conditions such as PCOS. Psychologist-led sessions are also planned to address emotional regulation, trauma, and communication skills for students showing signs of deeper distress.
With support from this recognition, the Rotary Club of Baneshwor aims to expand the Ujjyalo Bato model to a second school, continuing the mission of equipping young people with the knowledge, confidence, and dignity they deserve.
About Rotary Club of Baneshwor
The Rotary Club of Baneshwor is a member of Rotary International, one of the world’s largest humanitarian service organizations. Based in Kathmandu, Nepal, the club brings together community leaders, professionals, and volunteers committed to creating lasting change through service. Guided by the motto “Service Above Self,” the club actively works in the areas of health, education, environment, and community development. Under the leadership of President Rtn. Rupali Sarawgi for 2025 – 2026, the club continues to align its work with Rotary International’s global theme “Unite for Good,” driving initiatives that uplift lives and strengthen communities across Nepal.
