For TECSES to carry out activities effectively, we need a clear picture of the education situation in Karnali. To do this, we use existing data, but we also collect our own. This helps us make sure the information we use is specific to our project and the areas we work in.
Padam Mahar is the Inclusion and Teacher Training Advisor for TECSES, representing FCA Nepal. He brings more than 22 years of experience in leading inclusive education initiatives across several international organizations. As a person with a disability, Padam also brings valuable personal insight into the work of building more inclusive systems.
On March 6, 2025, the TECSES project officially launched in Karnali with a symbolic ceremony led by Minister Ghanshyam Bhandari, who poured water on flowers to mark the beginning of efforts to strengthen teacher education. This event set the stage for collaborative discussions on improving education in Nepal.
Finland’s well-regarded education system and Nepal’s local expertise come together in TECSES, as the project strengthens teacher education and improves learning outcomes through collaboration.
On February 11, 2025, TECSES hosted a federal-level planning workshops in Kathmandu, bringing together key stakeholders from the federal government and Nepali universities' faculties of education.
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