# School of Data Nepal
> Open Knowledge Foundation Nepal: building data, digital and AI literacy for communities across Nepal since 2013.

## About

School of Data Nepal is run by Open Knowledge Foundation Nepal (OKNP), the Nepal chapter of the global Open Knowledge Network. We design and deliver free, openly licensed courses, hands-on workshops, and community programmes that help people find, understand and use data.

- Founded: 2013
- Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
- Coverage: 15 districts across Nepal
- People trained: 2,000+
- Programmes delivered: 25+
- Contact: info@oknp.org
- Parent network: Open Knowledge Foundation (okfn.org)

## What we do

### Three data literacies
We build capacity across three interconnected areas:
1. **Open Data literacy**: understanding and using open datasets, government data, and public information
2. **Digital literacy**: practical digital skills, online safety, and digital security
3. **AI literacy**: understanding and critically engaging with artificial intelligence systems

### Free courses
All courses are free and openly licensed. Current catalogue includes:
- Everyday AI
- AI Literacy: From Access to Agency
- Digital Security and Online Safety
- Data and Digital Literacy for Local Government
- Open Data Fundamentals
- Data Visualization
- Data for Journalism
- Gender Data 101
- Digital Literacy for Tourism Stakeholders
- Empowering Local Enterprises through Digital Roadmaps
- PAHICHAN: Youth Data Champions

### Training workshops
We deliver tailored in-person and virtual workshops for:
- NGOs and development organisations
- Local government and public sector
- Journalists and newsrooms
- Youth groups and schools
- Private sector teams

To request a training: info@oknp.org or use the form at https://schoolofdata.oknp.org/training

## Key pages

- Homepage: https://schoolofdata.oknp.org/
- Courses: https://schoolofdata.oknp.org/courses
- Training: https://schoolofdata.oknp.org/training
- Our Work: https://schoolofdata.oknp.org/our-work
- About: https://schoolofdata.oknp.org/about

## Global network

OKNP is part of the Open Knowledge Network, a global network of chapters and affiliates working to make open knowledge freely available worldwide. Peer organisations include Open Knowledge Foundation (UK), Open Knowledge Germany, Open Knowledge Brazil, and 30+ other national chapters.

## Optional: full site content

- Courses page: https://schoolofdata.oknp.org/courses
- Our Work timeline (2017-2026): https://schoolofdata.oknp.org/our-work