Jeju National University Volunteers Deliver IT Education in Nepal

Ongoing WFK Program Offers Hands-on Classes in Arduino, HTML, and Python; Partnerships Established with Local Schools

Kathmandu, Nepal – August 7, 2025 — A 12-member volunteer team from Jeju National University (JNU), South Korea, led by Sujin Han, is currently conducting an intensive IT education program in Nepal as part of the World Friends Korea (WFK) initiative. The program is made possible through the support of the National Information Society Agency (NIA) and the Jeju National University RISE Center (Regional Innovation Strategy Education Center).

The program, which began on July 21, includes IT education outreach in two Nepali schools: Mahendra Secondary School (July 23–31) and Creative Learners’ Academy Secondary School (August 2–8). The volunteer team is offering hands-on training in Arduino microcontroller projects, HTML-based web development, and Python programming, targeting secondary school students with limited access to IT education.

During the Arduino sessions, students built creative LED-based projects to learn circuit logic and basic hardware control. The HTML course helped students design their own personal web pages, encouraging self-expression through digital tools. Currently, Python classes are underway in three proficiency levels, covering programming logic, basic syntax, and mini-projects that promote computational thinking.

“It’s inspiring to see these students embrace new technologies and grow in confidence,” said Sujin Han, team leader of the project. “Thanks to the support from NIA and the RISE Center at Jeju National University, we’re able to create meaningful educational opportunities that go beyond the classroom—fostering both skills and cross-cultural understanding.”

The team also signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with both schools, aiming to build sustainable partnerships in IT education. A visit to the Korea Nepal Hospital, Nepal’s largest Korean-supported medical institution, offered further insight into KOICA’s development initiatives and the broader impact of Korean-Nepali cooperation.

This initiative underscores Jeju National University’s growing commitment to international development through education, while also giving Korean university students the chance to engage in field-based global learning.

“We came here to teach,” said one student volunteer, “but we are also learning a lot from the students. Their enthusiasm and curiosity give us energy.”

The WFK IT volunteer program is scheduled to conclude on August 12, with further collaboration expected in the form of curriculum development, remote mentoring, and long-term exchange initiatives.