Mugu is a mountainous and remote district bordering Tibet to the north. Known for its stunning natural beauty and rugged terrain, it encounters development challenges such as limited access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities due to its remote location.
At a Glance
UMN started working here in
1999
UMN beneficiaries / Population of working areas
5,992 / 21,665
Working areas
Mugum Karmarong Rural Municipality
Soru Rural Municipality
Office location
Chhayanath Rara Municipality
Local partners
Gramin Samudaik Sanstha (GSS)
Karani Community Development Centre (KCDC)
Key Development Challenges
Limited access and low-quality education: The district faces significant challenges in education, including low learning achievement, poor governance, and a shortage of adequately trained teachers and resources.
Schools often lack proper infrastructure, trained teachers, and educational resources. Teacher and student absenteeism, low engagement of parents, ineffective school governance are key problems in education which lead to low learning achievement.
Inadequate healthcare services and facilities: Access to healthcare services, low levels of awareness, poor WASH practices, lack of medical facilities, poor services, inadequate medical equipment, and poor governance are some of the major issues.
Poverty and livelihoods: Limited access to markets, modern farming techniques, and irrigation systems results in low agricultural productivity in Mugu. The district is susceptible to environmental challenges such as landslides, drought, flood and fire which disrupt livelihoods and exacerbate food insecurity.
UMN is implementing programmes aimed at enhancing the access and quality of education and health, with a focus on empowering local communities.
Some Key Achievements Last Year
91
toilets constructed
6
bathrooms constructed
197
people received income generation support
70
metal desks and benches provided in a school
13
health facilities were given medical equipment
100
children were supported with educational materials
296
children were given hygiene kits
5
embankment constructions were supported
8
electric water heaters (25ltr capacity) installed in a school
7
wooden bridge constructions were assisted
53
children living with disability received treatment
40
children living with disability received material support
38
schools were provided with child-friendly educational materials
38
schools were helped with classroom management materials (for grade 3)