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Social protection and endangered Indigenous communities in NepalCEFR A1
20 Apr 2026
Adapted from Biswash Chepang, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Wonderlane, Unsplash
Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
2 min
75 words
- Nepal's constitution guarantees the right to social protection.
- Many people in Nepal still have no protection.
- The government gives monthly allowances to many households.
- Many social programs exist across the country.
- Some Indigenous communities receive special financial help.
- Allowances help with school and health costs.
- Some people use money for businesses and saving.
- Some families become dependent on the money.
- Barriers include isolation, missing documents and bias.
- Advocates ask for land, housing and education access.
Difficult words
- constitution — national plan of basic laws and rights
- protection — help to stay safe and have needs metsocial protection
- allowance — regular small money payment from the governmentmonthly allowances, Allowances
- community — group of people who live in one areacommunities
- dependent — need money or help from others
- barrier — thing that makes access or use difficultBarriers
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Discussion questions
- Would you use an allowance for school or health?
- Have you seen a social program in your area?
- Should the government give money to help families?
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