Students in remote Baglung walk up to four hours daily for school (opens original article in a new tab)

Students in remote areas of Baglung face long daily commutes to attend secondary school, with many relying on rented accommodation or dropping out due to the challenges.

• Students in remote Baglung walk 3-4 hours daily to attend secondary school due to lack of local facilities.
• Many students rent rooms or abandon studies because of the long commute and financial constraints.
• Local efforts to establish a secondary school and hostel have been hindered by funding and government support issues.