From Nepal to the UK: A Virtual Knowledge Exchange

On 3 September 2025, members of DRR clubs from Shree Narayan Jan in Chandragiri, Bhassara Secondary School in Lalitpur, and Himalayan Glory English School in Bhaktapur participated in an online knowledge-sharing exchange with Dr. Hannah Ha, a medical doctor based in the United Kingdom. Facilitated by DEPO Intern Christy Wittkamp and Program Associate Helika Poudel, the exchange aimed to connect students beyond their local context, provide insights into life in England, and support English communication practice.

Each participating school presented aspects of Nepali culture, including festivals, food, traditional medicine, and disaster risk reduction education. Dr. Hannah shared information about England's education system, her experience as a doctor, the UK healthcare system, and disaster-related issues in her country, followed by an interactive question-and-answer session.

The exchange involved DEPO, the three participating schools, and Dr. Hannah Ha. Students expressed interest in further discussions, particularly on UK cultural traditions and approaches to disaster education, providing an opportunity for continued cross-cultural knowledge sharing.