Project Overview: Mahendra Secondary School Building Construction

  • Project Name: Mahendra School Building Construction Project
  • Location: Khandbari Municipality Ward No. 3,Manebhanjyang, Sankhuwasabha District
  • Project Period: 2079/03/25 to 2079/12/28 (B.S.)
  • Total Construction Cost: NPR 9,766,034.00 Handover Date: October 19, 2023
  • Funding Partner / Donor: Another Brick in Nepal (ABIN), Canada
  • Implementing Partner: Social Development Center (SODEC)

Background & Need

Under the Government of Nepal’s Special Education Policy (1996), Mahendra Secondary School has been delivering specialized education to Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students since 2004. Alongside schooling, DHH students relied on the school's old single-story, four-room facility for food and accommodation.

However, the 2015 earthquake left the existing infrastructure severely damaged, creating an urgent need for a safe, modern, and accessible learning environment. To address this critical infrastructure gap, Mahendra Secondary School partnered with SODEC and donor ABIN to execute a complete building reconstruction.

Project Scope & Deliverables

  • Earthquake-Resistant Construction: Built a new, safe, and resilient school building to replace the damaged structure.
  • Improved Facilities for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Students: Upgraded accommodation and classroom environments to ensure long-term, accessible educational delivery.
  • Community Handover: Successfully handed over to the school management on October 19, 2023, in the presence of representatives from ABIN, SODEC, school authorities, and local stakeholders.

Impact

The newly constructed facility provides a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for DHH and general students in Sankhuwasabha. By restoring secure learning and residential facilities, the project ensures continuous access to specialized education for marginalized children in the region.