Serang Primary School

In a region where public schools are limited in number and generally poorly managed, education unfortunately, remains a privilege of the richer families in Nepal. Serang Primary School was established to provide basic education for underprivileged children, with an aim to empower them to be useful members of the society in the future.

“A child without education is like a bird without wings. Join us to provide underprivileged children with basic education so that they can pursue a dignified life.”

– Nubtul Tenpei Nyima Rinpoche

While travellers immersed in the heavenly atmosphere of the Himalayas marvel at the magnificent landscape, local residents lead a nomadic, frugal lifestyle based on subsistence farming and rearing livestock. Little formal education is required to sustain this traditional way of living. However, globalization is changing this area at a rapid pace.

In the modern world, how possible is it for one to survive without a basic education in literacy, math and science?

Increasingly, a basic education is of paramount importance. Yet, where public schools are limited in number and generally poorly managed, education unfortunately remains a privilege of the richer families in Nepal. In the region near Nubtul Tenpei Nyima Rinpoche’s hometown, 20 villages share only 3 humble schools. To fill the need for basic education and make it accessible to underprivileged children regardless of their gender, ethnicity, caste and religion, Serang Primary School (Shree Sirangee Gumba Primary School) has been established.

Vision

Creating Opportunities and Empowering Individuals Through Excellent Education

Mission and Goals

To make education accessible to underprivileged children in Nepal regardless of their gender, ethnicity, caste and religion

To nurture generations of wise, compassionate and environmentally conscious individuals who will better their families, communities and nation

Serang Community Support Fund

The Serang Community Support Fund is a charitable fund specially dedicated to uplifting of the Serang Community. This includes the development of Serang Primary School, Bihi School and the Bihi Birth Centre. This Fund supports the school building construction and maintenance, regular utilities, as well as the basic food and accommodation for the school children.

Building

The school is located within the compounds of Sangchen Rabten Norbuling. Since the ground breaking ceremony in June 2017, construction of the school building began and was finally completed in late 2019. On 24 Nov 2019, the inauguration of Serang Primary School Building was held under the auspices of Sangchen Rabten Norbuling.

The new school compound consists of two connecting blocks that are two storeys in height. The bigger block is equipped with five dormitories on the ground floor and four classrooms on the upper floor. The other block holds the kitchen and dining room at ground floor and staff rooms/office on the upper floor. The toilets and bathrooms are located at a separate area nearby. A room has also been reserved to build a library for the children so as to support their learning.

Children’s Food and Lodging

While the Nepalese government has extended its support to the school by providing a teacher, the children’s food and lodging remains a responsibility of Sangchen Rabten Norbuling. Given that Sangchen Rabten Norbuling is but a small community of monks and nuns, providing food and lodging for these children will in the long-term, cause a strain on the finances of the monastery.

For the latest updates on the Serang Schools and how your donations will be utilised, please visit: www.serangschool.org.

Donate

Your donations will help sustain the two Serang Schools and provide an education that can change the lives of these underprivileged children, many whom are still on the waitlist to attend the school.

Do consider donating to the Serang Community Support Fund, either as a recurring monthly donor or make a one-time donation. Your donation will be greatly appreciated and appropriate usage can be assured. Thank you for your support and consideration in joining us on the journey to better the lives of others.