USAID announces support of $85 million in education sector

KATHMANDU: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a support of up to $85 million over five years, subject to the availability of funds, to expand access to quality education for children in Nepal, particularly focusing on marginalized youth and early grade students.

Issuing a statement on Sunday, USAID said the assistance strengthens the existing partnership between the United States and Nepal. “USAID has been a steadfast partner in Nepal’s development journey for over 70 years. These new investments will continue to open doors for children in Nepal and help promising young people reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to their communities and nation’s development progress,” USAID Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator for Asia, Zeinah Salahi, said at an event organized in Kathmandu.

The funding will support three activities – early grade learning, education direct financing, and equity and inclusion in education

Through its partnerships for education, USAID has been addressing the unique needs of marginalized youth and early grade students, contributing to higher quality of education and a more inclusive and equitable education system in Nepal.