Kathmandu: A British parliamentarian is arriving in Kathmandu to work as a volunteer for VSO, a leading international development agency, to help young girls receive a better education.

According to the British Embassy in Kathmandu, British Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton North East Emma Reynolds will work on behalf of the National Campaign for Education Nepal (NCEN). She will be one of 15 MPs and Peers who are taking part in the VSO’s Parliamentary Volunteering Scheme this year; with her placement focused on working with local teachers to address gender inequality in the education system.

“Reynolds will be joining the VSO partner, NCEN, a local organisation which campaigns for quality and inclusive education regardless of sex or background,” said the statement. Teaching organisations, field workers, journalists and NGOs are affiliated with NCEN that focuses on sharing effective methods and holding the government to account.

During her Nepal stay, Reynolds will meet the government officials.

She will also travel to the rural districts to see the work of VSO volunteers on the ground towards improving quality and access to basic education.

source: The Himalayan Times