Chandra’s home in Sindhupalchowk was among those damaged in the 2015 earthquake. She grew up watching her community rebuild.
She now studies social work with a focus on child welfare.
Chandra Magar
A social-work student focused on child education and safeguarding in earthquake-affected communities.
- Institution
- Kathmandu University
- Field of study
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Originally from
- Sindhupalchowk
Rebuilding a school is easy. Rebuilding a child's confidence takes years.
Chandra Magar
Bio
Chandra joined the fourteenth cohort and has completed field placements with two community organisations.
Mentors a group of adolescent girls in her home village.
Leadership and achievements
Recognised for her fieldwork report on rural school attendance.
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