PDE in Nepal (2013-2015)

Peace and Disarmament Education Programme in Nepal (2013-2015)

Discussion between UNRCPD’s Peace and Disarmament Education Consultant and grade 8 students during the base-line survey research in phase I.

Since 2013, UNRCPD has been supporting the Government of Nepal in its efforts to deliver peace education under the national curriculum. By operating within existing structures to infuse high quality technical expertise into teaching materials and pedagogy, UNRCPD aims to promote non-violent values and behavior (e.g. tolerance and celebrating diversity).

In 2013, Phase I of the Programme was launched. Over the course of 12 months, PDE content for grade 8 curricula and textbooks have been developed, a baseline study on PDE and student’s behavior regarding conflict resolution has been conducted, and efforts to raise awareness on the importance of Peace and Disarmament Education amongst key Government officials have successfully been carried out. The products of this first phase of the project –curricular contents and textbooks- will reach an estimated 300,000 grade 8 children per year.

Phase I of the project funded by:
Risshō Kōsei-kai Foundation
Textbook writers presenting their draft-lessons during a workshop in phase II of the project

From December 2014 – July 2015, phase II of the Peace and Disarmament Programme project was implemented. Based on the achievements of phase I, the scope of the project was extended. In addition to grades 9 and 10 textbooks and curricula, a Peace and Disarmament Education optional course for grades 6-8, teacher’s guides for grade 8, as well as a Peace and Disarmament Education teacher training gap analysis were developed.

 

 

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PDE Workshop 4 Workshop 1
Phase II of the project funded by:
Embassy of Switzerland in Nepal  Embassy of Switzerland to Nepal

The curricula, textbooks and the teacher’s guides developed during phases I and II of the Programme, will reach more than 700,000 Nepali children per year. Specifically targeting the age group of 13-17 year olds provides students with the skills needed to transform conflicts using non-violent approaches during a key developmental period in their lives. By addressing the roots of interpersonal violence and reducing the demand for arms, the project helps strengthen the fragile peace that Nepal has worked tirelessly to achieve.

Taking the Model to Other Post-Conflict Countries in Asia and the Pacific

Using the Nepal model, UNRCPD is seeking to bring Peace and Disarmament Education to other post-conflict countries in Asia-Pacific. This low cost, high impact model is a sustainable way to give governments the technical expertise they need to deliver conflict resolution and peace education. As a Regional Centre, UNRCPD is committed to adapting its approach to meet the specific needs of requesting states. For further details, please contact info@unrcpd.org.