Coding for Social Good- Cosog Nepal

Introducing Our Mentors – Summer Camp

Sabina Shakya

An environmental science graduate and a wildlife conservationist and storyteller passionate about bridging science, nature, and people. She currently works as a Program Associate at Greenhood Nepal, where she engages in biodiversity conservation, environmental education, and community-focused initiatives. Her interests lie in the ecological and socio-economic dimensions of wildlife conservation, and her work has included research on species such as crocodiles and tigers, as well as broader studies on human– wildlife interactions. She believes that environment and conservation education should form the foundation of every innovation, and that inclusive, science-based storytelling can inspire meaningful conservation action.

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Cosog Nepal is inviting applications for the Summer Camp — a fully funded, 16-week international program supported by North American Association for Environmental Education and Pratt & Whitney - a RTX Corporation, the world's largest aerospace and defence company.

High school students from across Nepal will learn environmental and computer science, build real technical projects addressing Nepal's environmental crises, and present their work at a public showcase.

The program is open to students who:
1. Are currently in Grade 9–12 or have recently graduated
2. ⁠May or may not have prior programming experience. The program starts from the very basics.

What students gain:
- Python, data manipulation, and software development knowledge under the guidance of industry mentors including the embedded systems lead at Yatri Motorcycles, software engineers and AI engineers.
- A working technology project they built as part of a team
- A certificate from an internationally recognised program
- A foundation for careers in technology and environmental fields

Program details:
- Duration: June – September 2026 (16 weeks)
- Mode: Virtual, with a physical showcase and graduation event
- Time commitment: approximately 12 hours per week, evenings
- Cost to students: completely free, including project expenses and internet support

Application deadline: May 20, 2026
Application form: https://forms.gle/NS5tLd5YJKZegoDC7

For questions: [email protected]
Visit https://summercamp.cosognepal.org/ for more information.