Our Values

Research and expertise-based development  

TECSES is implemented by HY+, a company fully owned by the University of Helsinki that offers continuing education and development services. The University of Helsinki is Finland’s oldest, largest, and highest-ranked academic institution.  

TECSES collaborates with diverse professionals in the fields of education and inclusivity from both Nepal and Finland. 

• Expert partners from Finland include the Faculty of Educational Sciences at the University of Helsinki (link), the Professional Teacher Education Programme at Häme University of Applied Sciences (link), and Finn Church Aid (FCA) (link).   
• In Nepal, partners consist of the Ministry of Education (link) and its subordinate agencies responsible for in-service teacher education, curriculum development, and monitoring education quality. Further partners include teacher training centers in Karnali, Sudurpashchim, and Madhesh, local municipalities, educational institutions, and universities.  
• (Teacher service commission more to come) 

Human rights at the heart of TECSES  

TECSES follows a human rights-based approach (HRBA) to development, making   human rights the foundation of all its operation — including planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Therefore, principles such as equality, non-discrimination, participation, and inclusion serve as the means and objective of TECSES.  

Systematic integration of human rights enhances capacities of right-holders and duty-bearers, supports vulnerable groups, increases accountability and leads to sustained change.  

Human rights are vital to social inclusion in TECSES, ensuring everyone can participate equally, access resources, and be treated with dignity.   

Promoting sustainable cooperation  

Long-standing and impactful results are only possible when development is based on true partnership, ownership and concrete solutions.  

TECSES works in close collaboration with right-holders to assess needs, set joint goals, and establish criteria for results in a participatory manner. 

TECSES is committed to providing practical tools and resources tailored to Nepal's context to enhance teacher training, paving the way for sustainable development for future generations.