<aside> 💡 Before traveling, Shoulder-to-Shoulder’s Pre-Travel Case Study will help you learn about the principles of ethical leadership, the mission of the organization you will be working with, and the historical and cultural context of your field site.
We encourage you to write down any questions, thoughts, or ideas that you have as you explore these resources in the journal you will be taking with you on the program.
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<aside> 💡 During your course, you will be working daily with The Small World (TSW) team. In order to learn more about TSW and its work in children's education and community development, watch the following videos below and take some time to explore their website.
After watching the videos, write down any questions you would like to find the answers to while in Nepal.
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<aside> 💡 TSW prioritizes the women & girls education and empowerment to combat human rights violations including forced marriages and human trafficking. Almost half of Nepal’s young female population is married before they are 18 years old, and it is estimated that every year, from 15,000-20,000 Nepalese girls (42% of which are minors) are trafficked. Listen to the podcast below to learn about the issue of human trafficking in Nepal, its intersections with discrimination and racism of indigenous and Dalit populations (i.e. Hindu caste perceived at the bottom of society's hierarchy).
After listening to the podcast, write down any questions you would like to find the answers to while in Nepal.
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<aside> 💡 Take some time to explore the website of The Small World.
After exploring the website, write down any questions you would like to find the answers to while in Nepal.
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<aside> 💡 During your time in Nepal, you will be working most closely with the Friends of Arhaus Children's Home - one of the more recent child protection programs of The Small World (TSW) seeking to address the issues of child trafficking, child labor, violence, and abuse in any form. This house & its programs help children, especially girls, to develop normally within a healthy environment, receive a quality education from childhood through young adulthood. Watch the two videos below featuring TSW's co-founders, Karma & Sanam Sherpa.
After watching the videos, write down any questions you would like to find the answers to while in Nepal.
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