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  • Kina Social Ventures
    1501 - 2628 Ash St
    Vancouver, BC Canada V5Z 4L2

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  • Education Program Goal

    What does Kina do for these girls?  Kina has been supporting Nepali girls to stay in school since 2002.   We currently provide educational scholarships and healthcare services to over 60 girls, and growing.  We are very careful not to introduce new girls into the program unless we can ensure full support through their complete educational arc – it is a long-term responsibility that we take very seriously.
     

  • Education Program Phases

    Phase Specifics
    Secondary School
    • Participants will complete Class 10 and work towards earning a School Leaving Certificate.
    • To the extent possible, students will study in or near their home community.
    • Kina will provide school fees, supplies, uniform and room-boarding costs up to 35,000 rupees per year ($500CAD).
     
    Advanced Education College
    • Support post-secondary course of study.
    • Vocational/technical/College training in relevant field.
    • Kina will provide school fees, supplies, uniform and room-boarding costs up to 50,000 rupees per year ($700CAD)
       
    Giving back – Bridging
    • Upon completion of advanced education, participants must commit to working in community– with emphasis on healthcare, education or business.
    • Kina will provide financial support – up to 35,000 rupees per year ($500CAD).

  • Education Program FAQ's

    Who is the program open to?

    • Girls who have completed class 4 or 5 – typically 10 to 12 years of age.
    • Girls without the financial means to continue their education.
    • Girls from all social, ethnic and religious backgrounds.
      How do we choose the candidates?
    • With great difficulty – based on need, motivation and commitment to community service.
    • Our Nepali staff performs interviews with the candidates, their families and community members.
    • We will only bring on a new candidate when we have confirmed financial sponsorship for the duration of their involvement (typically 2 to 10 years).
      What is the commitment of the participants?
    • Work hard at school and maintain a high level of academic achievement.
    • Give back to their community and provide support to other girls in the program.
      What does Kina commit to?
    • Subsidizing the cost of tuition and living expenses while participants complete their education, amount varies on each girl’s specific situation.
    • Provide healthcare support, including emergency medical care when required.
    • Once a girl has completed her advanced education, will we provide bridging employment salary for up to 2 years.
    • Assist them in community service work – help them define projects, assist with facilitation, work with local NGOs and provide support as needed.
      How do we manage their progress?
    • A Nepali coordinator will monitor participants’ school progress, conduct field visits and provide mentoring.
    • Kina directors conduct yearly visits and monitor program development.