Bigyan stayed in Nepal to build his future at home
In rural Sindhuli, where many young people leave the country for work, Bigyan chose a different path. He started his own business and is building his future at home.
Finding my direction
“My name is Bigyan. I come from a rural family in Sindhuli.”
“After passing my grade 10, I moved to a nearby town to continue my studies and completed my undergraduate degree in management.”
“But after graduation, I felt uncertain about my future. There were very few job opportunities in the small market where I lived, and despite searching in many places, I could not find work.”
“Most of my friends had already gone abroad. My family and relatives also suggested that I should do the same. But I wanted a different path.”
“I didn’t want to go abroad. I wanted to do something in Nepal and build my future through my own hard work.”
“I didn’t want to go abroad. I wanted to do something in Nepal and build my future through my own hard work.”
Bigyan
“At that time, I was dependent on my family for my expenses, and there were also discussions about my marriage. I knew that without financial stability, taking on more responsibilities would be difficult.”
“Everything changed when I saw a notice from the municipality about training for employment and entrepreneurship. I applied and was selected.”
“The life skills training helped me develop confidence, positive thinking, communication skills, and time management.”
“I learned how to manage stress, make decisions, and behave responsibly in my family and community.”
“Today, I apply these lessons by planning my work, managing my time, and staying focused even during difficult times.”
“The entrepreneurship training helped me identify business opportunities, prepare a business plan, manage finances, and understand risks. It gave me the confidence to start something on my own.”
Turing learning into livelihood
“From the beginning, I wanted to start an assistant accounting and bookkeeping service.”
“I saw that people in my area had to travel to the district headquarters for services like permanent account number, value-added tax, and online applications. I realised there was an opportunity in the local market.”
“After completing the training, I started my own assistant accounting and bookkeeping enterprise.”
“Along with bookkeeping, I also support people with online forms for national identity cards, the public service commission, and the teacher service commission.”
“During peak periods such as application seasons and the diversity visa lottery, I earn up to NPR roughly €234 – €240 per month.”
“In regular months, my income ranges between €58 to €117. This allows me to manage my living and education expenses independently.”
“The training changed my mindset. It gave me confidence to take risks, manage my work properly, and believe that I can achieve something on my own.”
“The training changed my mindset. It gave me confidence to take risks, manage my work properly, and believe that I can achieve something on my own.”
Bigyan
“Financial independence has also brought important changes in my personal life.”
“Since I am now earning and focusing on growing my business, my family has agreed to delay my marriage so that I can first become stable.”
“Today, people in my community trust my work and respect me. I maintain proper records, manage my income carefully, and focus on providing good service to my clients.”
“I am proud that I stayed in Nepal and started my own work. My goal now is to expand my business and create employment opportunities for other young people in my village.”
“I know challenges will come, but I am determined to move forward. With the right skills, support, and hard work, I believe young people like me can build our future in our own communities.”
About the project
The Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship Development (YEED) project is implemented in partnership with Sindhuli Integrated Development Services Nepal, the Janaki Women’s Awareness Society, and the local government. The project supports marginalised youth, especially girls, by creating employment opportunities and building entrepreneurial skills in rural areas.
Operating in Sindhuli and Dhanusha, YEED provides practical training for self-employment and business creation. So far, 540 young people have gained skills and are now running their own businesses, turning training into real livelihoods.
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