The Nepal PEACE Project is a child education initiative and sponsorship program. The Be In Christ has always understood that the education of a child is an investment in both children and the local community. The BIC recognizes that education is a passport for children to a better future. As children are educated, through the support and sponsorship of the local church, the church is investing in a better future and improving the communities that it exists to serve. The BIC church, both in Canada and the US
Historical and geopolitical forces have hindered Nepal’s development in comparison to other countries. In many of the development markers, Nepal is well behind global standards. Education is one of those areas.
Historically, education in Nepal was mostly home-based with only the elite permitted to go to a proper school. During the 1950’s the importance of and opportunity for education was increased. This initiative made much progress over the next twenty years but much more is still needed.