FIDR started the construction of new school buildings of Siddha Jyohi Harimishra basic school and Shiva basic school at Betali ward in Rammechhap district from October 2018 and the construction were completed in July 2019.
The school buildings are two-storey quake resistant made of reinforced concrete that meet the seismic standards set by Nepalese government after the earthquake of 2015 with nine classrooms, a teacher's room, and a library.
Children from preschool to 8th grade can study with piece of mind in the schools, where new desks, chairs, and gender segregated toilets are installed.

On November 6, FIDR conducted the inauguration ceremonies of both schools. One of donors of this project, Mr. Kaminaga, councilor of FIDR, and Mr. Okada, secretary general of FIDR who attended the completion ceremony received a big welcome from community people. Local government officials, officials from the Ministry of Education, Social Welfare Council celebrated the event with the whole community people.

Here are some voices from children:
“In the temporary school building, it was very cold on windy days and water entered the classroom on rainy days. It was very noisy because I could see and hear other classes. I also had a fear that there would be another earthquake. So, I am very happy to have new school buildings. I want to continue studying and become a doctor.”
“I want to become an engineer in the future.” “I want to be a soldier.”
“Learning is to be Happy” - as the message from the donor says, we hope that the new school buildings will be the place where children of Betali ward can develop their happiness.