We Give Students What We Never Got
Where Conventionality Ends and Practicality Starts.
Navigo Nepal is a non-profit organization helping students navigate their path after the 10th grade. We provide career guidance and personality development, giving this generation the real-world mentorship and opportunities that the previous one missed.
Understanding the Gap
The Challenge & Our Response
Nepal's public education system carries deep shortcomings. At Navigo Nepal, every intervention is built in direct response to these realities.
Rote Learning Dominates the Classroom → Interactive, Inquiry-Led Workshops
Nepal's public education system relies heavily on memorisation. Navigo Nepal replaces standard lectures with inquiry-led, hands-on workshops centered on critical thinking, peer debates, diagnostics, and collaborative projects, teaching students how to think and reason independently.
The Grade 10 Stream Selection Crisis → Structured SEE Counseling & Guidance
The choice of academic stream after the 10th grade (SEE) defines a student's entire career, yet is often dictated by convention and pressure. We deliver psychometric interest mapping, diagnostics, and structured career navigation to align streams with students' true capabilities.
Extracurricular Passions Silenced by Pressures → Student-Led Clubs & Movements
Strict focus on exam scores pushes technology, art, and leadership to the sidelines. We partner with school administrations to establish STEM clubs, debate groups, and environmental committees, providing them with toolkits and ongoing mentorship.
500,000+
SEE graduates annually face uncertain futures
78%
choose streams without any career counseling
0
formal career guidance programs in most public schools
The Origin Story
Born From Grassroots.
Driven By Impact.
Three young visionaries realized the school system left SEE graduates unprepared, and set out to build a practical learning bridge.
Our Foundation
Our Vision & Core Mandate
A youth-led movement bridging the transition to higher studies and equipping students with real-world skills, guidance, and community leadership.
Our Mission
Fostering Educational Agency
Our Vision
A Nation of Inspired Leaders
Founders Message
A Message from Our Leadership
Navigo Nepal Co-Founders • Est. 2024
Anupam Nyaupane, Biyog Man Dangol, & Prajwal Dhungana
Our Practical Paradigm
How Are We
Unique?
Bridging the gap between conventional education and real-world leadership through active, peer-to-peer exploration.
We Give Students What We Never Got
We want students to have sufficient exposure regarding things that generally matter not just in their academics but in their whole life. We do not pave our path through standard advocacy. Yes, we go to schools and explain things, but we do it in a fundamentally different way.
Students interact among themselves, run debate sessions, handle group discussions, organize problem-solving sessions, and engage through interactive games so they never feel like they are being lectured. At the end of the sessions, they connect the dots and gain the exposure they need for their learning path.
Debates
Group Discussions
Problem-Solving Games
Interactive Workshops
Beyond Advocacy, Into Action
After running introductory advocacy sessions, we organize hands-on camps and provide students the opportunity to learn by doing. Through our Entrepreneurial Spark sessions, students interested in business, economics, computer science, or leadership gain real experience through active product development and collaborative simulation.
Transmitting across the nation. We designed a network framework to transmit our programs to youth coordinators across Nepal. We provide them with all the necessary training before they deliver this to their schools, leveraging a network of passionate youth leaders eager to drive local change.
Entrepreneurial Spark
Product Development
Nationwide Training
District Navigers
Historical Logs
Past Projects
& Executed Sessions.
Review detailed logs of our student engagements, geographic coverage, volunteer coordination, and real metrics achieved during our projects.
SEE and Grade 12 Counseling Campaign
Bridging the transitional gap after basic schooling (grade 10 SEE) and high school (grade 12) so students can select their academic stream wisely. Sessions focus on stream parameters, career options, scholarship applications, and hands-on club orientation.
Campaign Schools & Impact Details
| School Name | Location | Students Reached | Clubs Formed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shree Chandra Jyoti School | Pipaltar, Nuwakot | 100 (Grades 9 & 10) | 5 Active Clubs |
| Dhading Gurukul | Dhading District | 40 Students | 1 Club |
| Whizkids International School | Baluwatar, Kathmandu | 40 Students | 5 Clubs |
| Yuva Sahavagita School | Swayambhu, Kathmandu | 45 Students | - |
| Jyoti Academy | Sitapaila, Kathmandu | 40 Students | 2 Clubs |
| Advanced English Boarding HS | HadiGaun, Kathmandu | 60 Students | - |
| Shree Tangal Secondary School | Tangal, Kathmandu | 140 Students | 4 Clubs |
| Columbus International School | Maligaun, Kathmandu | 60 Students | 3 Clubs |
| Arunima Educational Foundation | Jorpati, Kathmandu | 200 Students | - |
| Shangri-la Public School | Jorpati, Kathmandu | 50 Students | 1 Club |
| Pashupati Mitra Secondary School | Chabahil, Kathmandu | 40 Students | - |
| Shree Bhumeshwori Secondary School | Sindhupalchowk | 140 Students | 4 Clubs |
| Parbat District School | Parbat | 40 Students | 2 Clubs |
| Baglung District School | Baglung | 60 Students | - |
| Rupandehi District School | Rupandehi | 60 Students | 3 Clubs |
Leadership & Personality Workshops
Cultivating core skills (teamwork, communication, critical thinking, confidence) through active play. Designed specifically at the request of school authorities for Scout and student groups, teaching leadership concepts dynamically without dry lecturing.
Leadership Training Logs
| School Name | Target Group | Students Reached | Key Activities & Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gyanodaya Secondary School | Scout Students | 120 Students | Balloon Game, "How Many F's" critical thinking check, announced collaborative Eco Clubs setup. |
| Padmodaya Secondary School | Scout & General Group | 60 Students | Communication and cooperation challenges, positive feedback channels for future leadership tracks. |
AIESEC x Navigo Nepal SDG 13 Climate Action
Collaborated with AIESEC on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) program. We educated young students about climate change and human impact, utilizing group discussions, art activities, drawings, and interactive games in schools without slide projection resources.
AIESEC Collaboration Sessions
| School Name | Location | Students Reached | Navigo Organizers / Members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steiner Academy | Old Baneshwor, Kathmandu | 30 (Class 8) | Prajwal Jung Thapa, Monsoon Khatiwada |
| Mount SEB School | Jadibuti, Bhaktapur | 60 (Class 8) | Biyog Man Dangol, Sunayan Poudel, Krishav Jung Shahi |
| Everest School | Thaiba, Kathmandu | 40 (Class 6) | Rishav Bhattarai, Prajwal Dhungana |
| NJSN High School | Narephat, Kathmandu | 80 (Classes 6, 7 & 8) | Pratik Ban, Atal Raj Poudel |
| Navjyoti School | Tinkune, Kathmandu | 35 (Class 6) | Aabrity Poudel, Sanju Thapa, Biprash Pandey |
| Asha Mandir School | Baneshwor, Kathmandu | 60 (Classes 6, 7 & 8) | Anupam Nyaupane & Volunteer Team |
World Environment Day Awareness Campaign
Partnered with local organizations and the Kathmandu Metropolitan City 'BaBa Program' to drive environmental stewardship. Supported by USAID Clean Air and UNICEF Nepal, these activities focused on hands-on conservation models and public advocacy.
Environment Day Event Logs
| Campaign Activity | Target Audience | Organizers & Partners | Outcomes / Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plastic Bottle Gardening | Community School Students | Navigo Nepal, UNICEF Nepal, USAID Clean Air | Repurposed plastic bottles to build vertical wall gardens, teaching reuse. |
| Environmental Rallies | Public & Community Members | Students, teachers, and Kathmandu Metro BaBa Program | Street rallies raising awareness for climate protection, air quality, and local ecology. |
| Face Painting & Art Exhibits | School Children | Local school students and volunteers | Creative environmental art exhibitions and pamphlets highlighting climate action steps. |
Connect Tech to Veda
A pilot research project connecting traditional Vedic/Sanskrit education with contemporary computer tools. Initiated after the co-founders noticed that despite having resources, students lacked training. We taught computer basics and artificial intelligence applications.
Tech to Veda Logs
| Location / Institution | Target Group | Sessions / Materials | Project Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brahmeshwor Gurukul | Gurukul Vedic Students | Basic Computer Literacy & AI Tools Orientation | Connecting spiritual studies with modern software tools; preparing Vedic scholars for a digital world. |
Student Spotlights
Success Stories & Journeys
Hear from students whose lives have been transformed through Navigo Nepal's mentorship and educational programs.
The Coordinators
Eleven Individuals.
One Shared Purpose.
To ensure every student in Nepal has the guidance, exposure, and confidence to navigate their future.
Operations/HR Head
Prasoon Bhatta
“Equip students with the essential knowledge, skills, and opportunities to become capable leaders.”
IT/Media Head
Sakshyam Bastakoti
“Inspire future generations to recognize environmental stewardship as a noble cause.”
Multimedia Head
Usnish Bajracharya
“Free the minds of students from the walls of classrooms and let them see a universe of opportunities.”
Communication Head
Shalin Dahal
“Connecting ideas, empowering voices, and creating impactful pathways for Nepal’s youth.”
Executive Member
Ansu Adhikari
“Learn, lead, and lift — empowering students to confidently navigate their future.”
Documentation Head
Abhi KC
“Where conventionality ends and practicality starts.”
Research & Development Head
Prithivi Raj Poudel
“End the conventionality our education system holds and spark a problem-solving attitude.”
Outreach Head
Sakshyam Bista
“We make learning a fun process, turning challenges into interactive lessons.”
Logistics Head
Gaurav Acharya
“To bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world application.”
IT Executive
Zenith Kandel
“Leveraging modern technology and secure digital systems to empower Nepal’s next generation.”
Multimedia Executive
Prajwal
“Transforming ideas into compelling visual narratives and inspiring digital experiences for youth.”
Collaboration & Trust
Our Partners
Direct Sponsorship
Sponsor Programs
& Student Clubs.
Secure support to expand post-SEE counseling materials, student club starter guides, and environmental action kits directly to schools across Nepal.
Get in Touch
Direct
Communications.
For school partnerships, sponsorships, or organizational alliances, reach out to our team.
Headquarters
Pulse Incubator Hub, Sanepa, Lalitpur, Nepal
Phone
+977-9768422422