Ncell Foundation launches ‘4 for 4s’ initiative in NPL (photos)

KATHMANDU: Ncell Foundation has started distributing educational kits, implementing its ‘4 for 4s’ pledge made during the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2024.

As a part of this initiative, a total of 446 educational kits were provided to students from three schools in Lumbini Province on Tuesday.

Connecting the excitement of cricket with classrooms, Ncell announced in November last year that it would distribute four educational kits to students from government/community-run schools for every boundary hit in the NPL.

This initiative is aimed at making a meaningful impact on young learners and contributing to positive change in education.

As part of this initiative, Ncell’s CEO and MD Jabbor Kayumov, Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) Secretary Paras Khadka, Chairman of Lumbini Lions Ishwar GC, Ncell’s Interim Director for Marketing, Communications, and Sustainability Bishakha Laxmi Khadka, along with other Ncell officials, distributed educational kits to 260 primary level students from two schools in Kapilvastu—Shree Rastriya Madhyamik Bidhyalaya and Madarsa Bahrul Uloom of Kapilvastu Municipality, Ward 10.

Similarly, on the same day, Ncell’s Chief of Staff Stephen Rodriguez along with other Ncell officials distributed 186 educational kits to students from Shree Balakshanti Bidhyalaya of Rapti Sonari Rural Municipality, Ward-4, Banke.

“In line with our commitment, we are happy to support primary-level students with essential learning materials through Ncell Foundation. Quality education is a basic right of every child, and I believe this initiative will inspire students to pursue their academic aspirations while helping bridge the resource gap,” said Ncell’s CEO and MD, Jabbor Kayumov.

Each kit provided to students on Tuesday included essential items such as school bags, notebooks, pencils, sharpeners, erasers, and more.

“This is a great initiative that links education with cricket and supports students in their learning under Ncell’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). I am very happy to be part of this educational kit distribution programme in Kapilvastu, spending time with the kids and sharing happiness,” said Paras Khadka, Secretary of CAN.

Under this initiative, Ncell Foundation will distribute a total of 2,612 educational kits nationwide for the 653 boundaries hit during the NPL. The two schools in Kapilvastu had approached Ncell Foundation after learning about the ‘4 for 4s’ initiative from the Ncell Foundation Facebook page and Shree Balakshanti Bidhyalaya had approached for the support via Ncell’s regional office.

“We are excited about the overwhelming response to this initiative. More educational kits will be provided to students in need from various parts of the country in collaboration with concerned stakeholders such as CAN, continuing our educational kit distribution drive,” said Bishakha Laxmi Khadka, Interim Director of Marketing, Communications, and Sustainability at Ncell.

Ncell collaborated with the NPL for this initiative, aligning with its theme, ‘Here for You’, and its commitment to supporting the development of cricket and sports in Nepal.

Ncell Foundation remains dedicated to contributing to community prosperity through impactful initiatives that address important social needs.