In the fragile hills of western Nepal, where landslides are a recurring threat and access to advanced educational tools is limited, a new initiative is transforming how students learn about disasters through the power of Virtual Reality (VR). Schoolchildren in Bajhang and Bajura districts are now experiencing immersive lessons on landslides, without ever leaving their classrooms. This innovative project, led by Dr. Dhiraj Pradhananga in collaboration with The Small Earth Nepal (SEN) and UNESCO, builds on the foundation laid by the earlier LEVO (Landslide Environmental Virtual Observatories) project1. While LEVO generally focuses on forming eco-clubs and raising environmental awareness, the new initiative leaps forward by integrating cutting-edge VR technology into disaster education.
