The Blue Dot Issue 3: Education & Crisis
In this third issue of The Blue DOT, we focus on the often forgotten aspect of education in the context of crises. In this issue, we bring together expert contributors from academia and the field - from countries such as Afghanistan, Nepal and South Sudan.
In this third issue of The Blue DOT, we focus on the often forgotten aspect of education in the context of crises. In this issue, we bring together expert contributors from academia and the field - from countries such as Afghanistan, Nepal and South Sudan.
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MGIEP/2016/PI/H/2<br />
PHOTO CONTEST<br />
PHOTO CONTEST<br />
ST<br />
1PRIZE<br />
In Nepal, lack of education is<br />
a result of many factors –<br />
political instability, poverty,<br />
lack of awareness, and most<br />
recently the earthquake<br />
which has had a great impact<br />
on everything including the<br />
education system. Most people<br />
here are not able to read or write<br />
because there are not enough<br />
schools in the country, and<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
“This image is a clear reflection of how poverty<br />
is crushing the dreams of millions of children in<br />
Nepal. <strong>The</strong> photo shows a girl wearing a school<br />
skirt uniform and represents the economic<br />
instability and living conditions of schoolchildren<br />
in the country.”<br />
RISHAV ADHIKARI<br />
AGE: 21, NEPAL<br />
FIRST PRIZE<br />
Rishav Adhikari is a photography<br />
enthusiast and a traveller. He is currently<br />
pursuing a Bachelor’s in Computer<br />
Science from Pokhara Engineering<br />
College, Nepal. He also works as a<br />
photographer at Cityof7lakes.com and<br />
as an IT Consultant at Hotel Day Break.<br />
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