Sports for Smile - Kalikot

The Sports for Smiles Project, initiated by the Rotary Club of Kathmandu, was successfully implemented on 12 May 2026 in Mahawai Rural Municipality, Kalikot District, Nepal. The project aimed to improve access to sports and recreational opportunities for children studying in remote public schools by distributing essential sports materials to 11 schools.

The initiative directly benefited approximately 2,220 students, encouraging physical activity, teamwork, leadership, and inclusive participation among children. The successful completion of the project reflects the commitment of Rotary toward promoting child development, education, and well-being in remote communities of Nepal.
Each school received a complete sports kit consisting of footballs, volleyballs, volleyball nets, badminton rackets, badminton nets, shuttlecocks, and carrom boards. The following schools were benefited by the program:
Mahawai Basic School
Shree Chandadevi Secondary School
Shree Kalika Secondary School
Shree Ram Secondary School
Shree Jaganath Basic School
Shree Dev Basic School
Shree Tribeni Secondary School
Shree Himalaya Secondary School
Shree Tila Model Secondary School
Shree Sangin Basic School
Shree Jhalfa Basic School