Freedom of Choice Education Fund
Support students and enable a positive change in Nepal
Goals
>25
students supported with scholarships and accommodation every year
>500
>250
Our aim
Educate. Enable. Empower.
Today, more than ever, well-educated young people are needed in order to make a positive change in developing countries like Nepal.
Our aim is to offer education and empower people through scholarships, trainings and workshops on pressing topics so they can develop the capacity to face the multiple global and local challenges.
The fund enables flexible and fast support e.g. covering costs for accomodation during internships & studies, financing studies and trainings, and providing school uniforms for pupils who can’t afford them.
We especially aim to support young women from underprivileged families who are motivated to study and create a positive impact.
We are committed to the following SDGs:
Situation in nepal
Inequality and lack of awareness
In Nepal, the standard level of education is still low. Due to lack of financial means, many cannot pursue higher education. Even access to public schools is not granted for children from poor backgrounds.
Especially girls are disadvantaged and many of them drop-out from school early. This makes them vulnerable to physical, economic, and mental abuse.
The lack of education and knowledge about basic health and environment topics creates a vicious cycle. Many health, societal and environmental issues that could be solved by education are still prevalent in many communities in Nepal.
Our approach
Creating conditions for Freedom of Choice
Freedom of Choice is the aim for all education programs and activities of Akasha Academy. It means having access to unadulterated information, having the ability to distinguish facts from opinions and having confidence to make one’s own choices in life.
Through proper education and analysis based on facts, people can realize the impact of their actions and develop the confidence required to break harmful attitudes and habits – thus creating space for a positive change to occur.
This way, education just for one student can start a positive domino effect that sparks a change in a whole community.
How your donation supports
Providing training and workshops to prepare students for further educational and career paths and covering costs for certificates like First Aid Training
Covering tuition fees, and costs for accommodation during studies for students coming from underprivileged backgrounds
Providing workshops and awareness campaigns to school children and people in the community about pressing health, environment and social topics
Providing winter school uniforms for students from low income families
Student Testimonial
“Doing physical training is still uncommon for Nepalese women. During the classes at Akasha Traineeship, we discovered how our self-confidence and health increased by building up physical strength. The Freedom of Choice education fund covered the cost of our training to become fitness trainers ourselves. Now we can train the new generations and support many women to become strong and empowered.”
Bunusha & Dibika
Student Testimonial
“I started working part-time on the model farm for regenerative agriculture at Akasha Academy already during high-school. With the support of the education fund, I have been able to continue my studies with a Bachelors degree in social studies. In parallel I continue my work at Akasha Academy and I received financial support to attend various trainings regarding permaculture and sustainable agriculture. The studies increase my skills to conduct related workshops and education programs for locals to spread the knowledge of what I have learned myself.”
Nabin
Steps to become an education supporter
1. Choose your monthly/annual support amount
2. Receive your education supporter certificate
3. Get updates frequently
Start a positive domino effect by becoming an education fund supporter
Education just for one student can make a big impact and your support can help to bring about a change in a whole community. You can become an education supporter by donating monthly/annually to Freedom of Choice Education Fund. As a supporter, you will receive an Education Fund Support-certificate and frequent updates on how your support is changing lives in Nepal.
For donations in other currency than Euro, please refer to our FAQ.
Use your company’s success to create a positive impact and become an official supporter of the Education Fund. As a supporter you will receive frequent updates about how your support is changing lives, a supporter certificate, donation receipt and a right to use the supporter badge in your corporate communication.
You can request an invoice through the form below or donate directly to:
Long Yang e.V.
UniCredit Bank – HypoVereinsbank München
IBAN: DE30700202700002576600
BIC: HYVEDEMMXXX
Message: Education Fund Supporter
All supporters that donate more than 500€/month will get their logo mentioned on our website.
For donations in other currency than Euro, please refer to our FAQ.
News on our education projects in Nepal
Warm through the winter – 950 children in Nepal received new school uniforms
Akasha Traineeship – Empowering women in Nepal
Equal Opportunities and Positive Impact through Education
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Long Yang e.V is a recognized non-profit organization
registered with the Munich tax office and all donations are tax-deductible in Germany.
School children between the age of 10-18, Women between the age of 18-32 and community members from all ages and backgrounds in the communities of Suntakhan, Tharebir, Okhreni and Gamcha in Gokarneshwor region, Kathmandu, Nepal
Currently all of the supported students and our education are located in the communities of Suntakhan, Tharebir, Okhreni and Gamcha in Gokarneshwor region, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Thanks to years of support of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, our activities and their impacts are regularly monitored. Our dedicated team is also always happy to provide you with more information about our activities, just contact us at info@long-yang.org. You are also welcome to attend our events in Munich or visit our headquarters in Nepal to get to know us and the projects you are supporting in person.
For donations from the US, you can easily donate via every.org.
For donations from Nepal, please use the following account:
DONATION ACCOUNT: 00907010081398
ACCOUNT NAME: AKASHA ACADEMY
BANK: GLOBAL IME BANK LTD
SWIFT: GLBBNPKA