Maureen Robertson

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Nepal is a beautiful country but in spite of its natural beauty the country remains one of the least developed countries in the world. Nepal's economy is largely based upon agriculture and tourism, with a majority of its population engaged in subsistence farming. Sadly, Nepal faces many challenges due to its economical development. One such challenge is in education, as such, the government of Nepal struggles to support its public services; the United Nations stating a 71% literacy rate for the Nepalese population. A critical shortage of teachers and educational infrastructure and resources are just some of the barriers faced by the Nepalese people. As a consequence many people remain trapped in poverty. Since 2000, a relationship has developed between a Sheffield community and the people of Nepal. It all started with a school trip aiming to explore Nepal that led to a continuous relationship that has spanned two decades and formed RNV Nepal.
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