Nepali students abroad creating opportunities for their peers

US-based Nepali students lead projects that help students in Nepal apply their knowledge beyond the classroom, in real-world settings.

When 13-year-old Karuna Rawal, a student from Jumla, received her acceptance email into the Uunchai programme, she was overjoyed. Karuna’s desire to discover the mathematics behind the ninja stars she made at home was fulfilled after she got a remote Nepali mentor and a team of six friends. At a young age, she was introduced to the concepts of mathematical modelling and intermediate origami shapes.