{"id":437578,"date":"2026-10-10T19:34:05","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T13:49:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radionepalonline.com\/en\/?p=437578"},"modified":"2026-10-10T19:36:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T13:51:00","slug":"israeli-volunteers-from-heroes-for-life-transform-nepal-schools-with-vibrant-murals-and-inclusive-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radionepalonline.com\/en\/2026\/10\/10\/437578.html","title":{"rendered":"Israeli volunteers from ‘Heroes for Life’ transform Nepali schools with vibrant murals and inclusive learning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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KATHMANDU, Oct. 9:<\/strong> An expansive community outreach initiative spanning eight public schools across Kathmandu and Lalitpur, and specialized engagement with the Down Syndrome Society Nepal, has successfully concluded, marking a substantial impact on local educational infrastructure and student engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supported by the Embassy of Israel, a delegation of 60 dedicated volunteers from the Israeli NGO \u201cHeroes for Life\u201d carried out the program in two successive batches between September 4 and October 8. Their arrival and ongoing commitment have been widely praised by both Nepali officials and diplomatic representatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHeroes for Life,\u201d which has operated in Nepal since 2017, differentiates itself by returning to the same schools annually, ensuring continuity and long-term impact rather than singular events. The NGO, active in 18 countries, exclusively leverages the volunteer commitment of Israeli soldiers who pause their travels following military service to give back to the communities they visit.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Transforming Spaces With Art and Color<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A central focus of the initiative was the structural renovation of school facilities, most visibly through the creation of vibrant and artistic murals. Volunteers worked across educational institutions including Prabhat Secondary School, Hindu Vidyapeeth, and Shanti Sikshya Mandir, turning previously plain interior and exterior walls into engaging educational and creative canvases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In one example of the exterior transformations, volunteers in \u201cHeroes for Life\u201d t-shirts are captured working on a wall that now features cheerful depictions of forest animals, including a detailed fox and rabbit, and illustrative birds in flight. Inside, volunteers rendered murals with specific educational themes, including a large ‘SCIENCE’ mural featuring chemical formulas like H\u2082O and O\u2082, a large rendering of Earth, and Neil Armstrong’s famous “giant leap” quote next to an illustration of the moon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another key component of the renovations included functional additions, such as a large, hand-painted 1\u2013100 number and multiplication chart intended as a teaching aid, demonstrating the volunteers\u2019 dedication to adding practical educational value beyond aesthetics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fostering Inclusion and Creative Play<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond physical infrastructure improvements, the delegation emphasized interactive, creative learning modules designed to encourage critical thinking among students. Volunteers could be seen directly engaging students in fun, dynamic activities such as cooperative cup-stacking challenges, creating opportunities for teamwork and inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further prioritizing specialized support, the organization dedicated two full days of its program to the Down Syndrome Society Nepal. In addition to contributing to painting and renovation activities at the center\u2019s premises, volunteers spent focused time interacting with children under the society\u2019s care.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Diplomatic Acknowledgment and Community Celebration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To honor the mission’s completion, Janan Bebar, Charg\u00e9 d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of Israel, hosted a farewell ceremony for all 60 volunteers. The celebration concluded with a group photograph in a courtyard featuring the national flags of both Nepal and Israel, alongside dozens of smiling volunteers and diverse Nepali and Israeli staff, symbolizing the diplomatic and community partnership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking at the ceremony, Bebar highlighted the values underpinning the project. \u201cThe spirit of resilience and giving back to society are integral to Israeli culture. Through your volunteer work in Nepal, you have put this spirit into action, making a meaningful contribution to schools and local communities while strengthening the bonds of friendship between our two countries,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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