Curriculum Design

HIO Adult Women Literacy Program

A comprehensive 3-year progressive literacy curriculum empowering 150+ adult women in Nepal with basic through advanced literacy and digital skills.

Overview

As Curriculum Developer at Hands In Outreach (HIO), I designed a 3-year progressive literacy curriculum for adult women in Nepal. This program addressed the critical need for women's education in underserved communities, starting with basic literacy and progressively building toward advanced reading, writing, digital literacy, and mentorship skills. The curriculum was adapted for cultural context and varying literacy levels.

Program Structure

Year 1: Basic Literacy Foundation

Establishing fundamental reading and writing skills through culturally relevant content.

  • Alphabet recognition and phonics instruction
  • Basic reading comprehension with local stories
  • Number literacy and basic arithmetic
  • Community-based learning groups

Year 2: Functional & Digital Literacy

Building practical skills for daily life and introducing digital tools.

  • Functional reading (health information, forms, labels)
  • Writing for daily communication
  • Introduction to digital literacy (mobile phone, basic internet)
  • Financial literacy fundamentals

Year 3: Advanced Literacy & Mentorship

Empowering participants to become community educators and mentors.

  • Advanced reading and critical thinking
  • Peer mentorship training program
  • Community leadership and advocacy skills
  • Sustainable program development

Impact

150+

Women Empowered

3

Year Program

3

Literacy Levels

Project Details

Role
Curriculum Developer
Organization
Hands In Outreach (HIO)
Location
Sheffield, MA
Period
Dec 2020 — Aug 2021
Tools
Curriculum DesignNeeds AssessmentProgram Management
Deliverables
  • • 3-Year Progressive Literacy Curriculum
  • • Adult Women Literacy Program Draft
  • • Digital Literacy Program
  • • Advanced Literacy & Mentorship Program
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