Sample District
1 = Dhading
2 = Lamjung
3 = Parsa
4 = Surkhet

1 = Dalit (hill/tarai)
2 = Hill Janajati
3 = Madesh (middle class)
4 = Muslim
5 = Madhesh (Brahmin/Chhetri)
6 = Hill (brahmin/Chhetri)
97 = Others

GS9 Urban, Peri urban or Rural area
1 = Peri-Urban
2 = Rural
3 = Urban

GI_10 Language of interview
1 = Nepali
2 = Gurung
3 = Tamang
4 = Bhojpuri
5 = Abadi
6 = Maithali
7 = Tharu
99 = Other

BIG_1 do the girl live with both her parents?
1 = Both stay
2 = Father only stays
3 = Mother only stays
4 = Both do not stay
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know

Is girl enrolled in school
0 = No
1 = Yes

CSH_20 Gender of the household head
1 = Male
2 = Female
99 = Others

CSH_16 Gender of the Respondent
1 = Male
2 = Female
3 = Others

CSH_23 Education of the household head?
1 = Illiterate
2 = Simple literate
3 = Primary education completed (Class 5)
4 = Basic education (Class 8)
5 = Secondary level completed (Class 10)
6 = Higher secondary completed (Class 12)
7 = Bachelors
8 = Masters
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know

Hosuehold head has not completed primary education
0 = Completed primary education
1 = Has not completed primary education

CSH_21 Occupation of the household head
1 = Agriculture (crop)
2 = Agriculture (livestock)
3 = Job/Services
4 = Business
5 = Wage Labor
6 = Foreign employment
99 = Others

times spent in Housold chores after covid
0 = Not Involved
1 = zero to two hours
2 = two to four hours
3 = above four hours

Involved in household chores more than 2 hours after CoVID
0 = To hours or less
1 = more than 2 hours

Involved in HC more than two hours before CoVID
0 = 2 hours or less
1 = more than 2 hours

TQ_3 Do you feel your teacher treated boys and girls differently in the classroom?
0 = No
1 = Yes
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know

TQ_7.1 How do the teachers punish students?
0 = Verbal
1 = Physical punishment
97 = N/A
99 = Other

Did Teachers used physical Punishment
0 = no
1 = yes

TQ_5 Were the teachers absent from class?
1 = Often
2 = Sometimes
3 = Rarely
4 = Never
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know

Age Range
1 = 12-13
2 = 14-15
3 = 16-17
4 = 18-19
5 = 20 and above

GI_11.1 Which Grade/Class are you in?
1 = Grade 6
2 = Grade 7
3 = Grade 8
4 = Grade 9
5 = Grade 10
6 = Grade 11
7 = Grade 12
8 = Not enrolled

GI_20 Marital Status
1 = Unmarried
2 = Married
3 = Separated
4 = Divorced
5 = Widowed
97 = No response

GI_20.2 If married, do you have children or are you expecting a child?
0 = No
1 = Yes, I have children
2 = Yes, I am expecting a child
97 = No response

PC_1.1/Improvement in examination scores
0 = no
1 = Yes

PC_1.2 To what extent do you think you're learning levels improved in the past two years?
1 = No changes
2 = Slight improvement
3 = Good improvement
4 = High improved
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know

PC_1.3/Increased support from the family
0 = ni
1 = yes

LT_1 Since the schools closed, do you spend time reading at home?
0 = No
1 = Yes
3 = Refusal
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know

LT_6.2 Can you tell me the name of the program?
1 = Sajilo Sikai
2 = Another program (Please specify)
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know

LT_6.3 How regularly do you listen to the program?
1 = Very regular
2 = Fairly Regular
3 = Not so regular at all
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know

LT_6.4 How engaging do you find the Radio program?
1 = Very engaging
2 = Engaging
3 = Rarely engaging
4 = Not engaging at all
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know

LT_6.6 How did you receive the information about the radio program?
1 = Big Sisters
2 = Peers/Friends
3 = Family members
4 = Teachers/School staff
5 = SfS Staff/CM
6 = Received call
7 = Received SMS
8 = Radio itself
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know
99 = Others Please Specify

LT_11 If yes, what were your plans prior to CoVID, after completing SEE?
1 = Continue/ Rejoin education
2 = Simply stay at home
3 = Engage in formal employment
4 = Engage in vocational training
5 = Engage in daily wage
6 = Initiate business
7 = Go abroad
8 = Get married
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know
99 = Others

LT_12 What level of education did you want to achieve prior to CoVID situation?
1 = Upto grade 12
2 = Complete Bachelors
3 = Complete Masters
4 = Doctorate

LS_1 Whether or not you will go to school
1 = I decide
2 = I decide Jointly with my family
3 = My family decides for me

LS_18 Do you know who or where you can approach if you witness or experience, physical violence/abuse?
0 = No
1 = Yes
97 = Can't say/ no response

LS_19 Do you know who or where you can approach if you need help for mental wellbeing?
1 = Yes
2 = No
97 = Can't say/ no response

LS_20.1 If yes, what impact do you think it will have?
1 = Reduced learning outcome
2 = Loss of an academic year
3 = Difficulty in continuing schooling
4 = Difficulty to enroll in higher education
5 = Increased household responsibility
99 = Others please specify

LS_22.2 How effective has the support been?
1 = Not effective
2 = Slightly effective
3 = Highly effective
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know

Do the male sibling to same higher/lower amount of wotk
1 = Male siblings did not do any work
2 = Higher amount of work
3 = Lower amount of work

HC_8.1 What work?
1 = Daily wage
2 = Formal employment
3 = Family business
4 = Informal employment
97 = Can't say/ no response
99 = Others (Specify)

HC_8.2 How many hours on an average day do you contribute to such work?
1 = 1 hour
2 = 2 hours
3 = 3 hours
4 = 4 hours
5 = 5 hours
6 = 6 hours or more
7 = I work only during holidays
97 = Can't say/ no response

WG_1 Do you have difficulty seeing, even if wearing glasses?
1 = No difficulty
2 = Some difficulty
3 = A lot of difficulty
4 = Cannot do at all
97 = Refuse
98 = Don't Know

ED_1 How long has it been since you enrolled in the EDGE club?
0 = not enrolled in edge club
1 = Less than 3 months
2 = 3 months to 6 months
3 = 6 months to a year
4 = More than a year
97 = Refuse
98 = Don't Know

ED_3 If yes, how are you taking the classes?
1 = Face to face as it was before the CoVID-
2 = Online
3 = Radio
4 = Telephone
5 = Television
99 = Other (Please Specify)

ED_3.1 Can you name the radio Program?
1 = Sajilo Sikai
2 = Radio EDGE
99 = Others (please specify) ……………………3

ED_3.2 How regularly do you listen to the program?
1 = Very regular
2 = Fairly Regular
3 = Not so regular at all

ED_3.3 how engaging do you find the Radio program?
1 = Very engaging
2 = Rarely engaging
3 = Not engaging at all

ED_3.4 Why are you not regular in the club?
1 = It is not engaging
2 = Cannot comprehend/understand
3 = Do not get time due to household chores
4 = Do not get support from family
5 = Do not have equipment (TV, radio or mobile phones) to take classes
6 = The activity time of the club is not suitable
99 = Others please specify

ED_6 Do you get opportunity to practice English and Digital learning at home?
0 = No
1 = Yes, both
2 = Yes, only Digital
3 = Yes, only English
98 = Don't know can't say

ED_7 We know you have English as a subject in the school. Do you think you will be able to practice digital skill in school?
0 = No
1 = Yes
98 = Don't know

Indicator of each last matching case as Primary
0 = Duplicate Case
1 = Primary Case

CSH_18 What is your relationship with the girl?
1 = Mother/Father
2 = Sister/Brother (Sibling)
3 = Uncle/Aunt
4 = Grand Mother/Grand Father
5 = Cousin
6 = Husband
99 = Others

CSH_22 What is the mode of payment for HH head's employment?
1 = Cash only
2 = Cash and kind
3 = In kind only
4 = Not Paid
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know

BIG_6 What is the primary language {CSH_11} speaks at home? Do not prompt
1 = Nepali
2 = Tamang
3 = Gurung
4 = Magar
5 = Bhojpuri
99 = Others please specify

BIG_8 If married how long has it been?
1 = 0-6 months
2 = 6 months – 1 year
3 = 1 year – 2 years
4 = 2 years – 3 years
5 = 3 years – 4 years
6 = 4 years – 5 years
7 = More than 5 years
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know

ERI_2.1 If no, did she dropped out before the CoVID or after the schools were closed due to CoVID?If no, did she dropped out before the CoVID or after the schools were closed due to CoVID?
1 = Before CoVID
2 = After CoVID

ERI_2.2 Why did the girl dropped out
1 = ${CSH_11} needs to work, earn money or help out at home
2 = There isn't enough money to pay the costs of ${CSH_11}s schooling
3 = The closure of school has demotivated the family to send girl to the school
4 = ${CSH_11} Was not able to perform well in school
5 = Has completed enough schooling
6 = Is married or about to get married
7 = Has a child or is about to have a child
8 = Is not interested in going to school
9 = Schooling not important for ${CSH_11}
10 = School does not help in finding a good job
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know
99 = Others (Please specify)

ERI_2.3 Do you think if not for the pandemic the girl would have continued schooling?
0 = No
1 = Yes
98 = Don't Know

ERI_2.4 Do you think girl will reenroll into education in future?
0 = No
1 = Yes
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't Know

ERI_2.5 If yes what challenges do you think she will face?
1 = Age difference with peers
2 = Diminished academic performance
3 = Decreased self-esteem
4 = Discrimination or negative attitude from peers
5 = Discrimination or negative attitude from staffs.
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know
99 = Others (please specify)

ERI_2.9 ${CSH_11}को कार्यस्थल/कार्यक्षेत्र सुरक्षित छ जस्तो लाग्छ ?
1 = Very Safe
2 = Fairly safe
3 = Fairly Unsafe
4 = Very Unsafe
97 = Can't Say
98 = Don't know

ERI_3 हफ्तामा ४८ घण्टाभन्दा कम काम गर्ने भए के ${CSH_11} अरू समय काम गर्न उपलब्ध छिन् ?
0 = No
1 = Yes
2 = Works More than 48 hours a week
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know

ERI_5 काम गरेवापत के ${CSH_11}ले उचित तलब/ज्याला/रकम पाउँछिन्?
1 = Yes- Very Fairly
2 = Yes- Quite Fairly
3 = No- Quite Unfairly
4 = No- Very Unfairly
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know

ERI_6 उनले कामको तलब/ज्याला नगदको रुपमा पाउँछिन् कि जिन्सीको रुपमा पाउँछन् (जिन्सीको अर्थ सामान या स
1 = Cash only
2 = Cash and kind
3 = In kind only
4 = Not paid
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know

ERI_7 ${CSH_11}को तलब/ज्याला उनका आधारभूत आवश्यकताहरु पूरा गर्न पर्याप्त छ ?
0 = No- It is not sufficient
1 = Yes- It is Sufficient
2 = Yes- To some extent
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know

ERI_14 Prior the CoVID, when the schools were still open, did (Girl) spend time reading at home? ?
0 = No
1 = Yes
2 = Refusal
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know

1 = Not useful at all
2 = Useful to some extent
3 = Extremely useful

ERI 19 Do you know if the school has taken any step to cover up for the lost time due to CoVID?
1 = Yes
2 = No
98 = Don't know

ERI_22 Where do you see (Girl) in the coming five years? ?
1 = Continuing education
2 = Engaged in employment
3 = Entrepreneurship or business
4 = Getting married but continuing education
5 = Getting Married but engaged in income generation
6 = Continuing education but also engaged in income generation
7 = Getting married and Fully involved in family

GPI_2 $Do you listen to the views of (girl)when you make decisions about her education or are these decisions made by adult members of the family only ?
0 = No - Decisions are made only by the adult members of the family
1 = Yes- she makes the final decision on matters related to her education
2 = Yes- We listen to the views of select girl
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know

SMG_1 ${CSH_11}How well is the school (girl)attends managed??
1 = Extremely well managed
2 = Well managed
3 = Not managed well at all
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know

SMG_2 In the last two years, how has management of the school changed? ?
1 = Improved
2 = Stayed the same
3 = Gotten worse
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know

SMG_3.1 If yes, How many times? ?
1 = Once
2 = Twice
3 = Thrice
4 = More than three times
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know

WG_7 Does girl have difficulty raisin a 2 liter bottle of water from waist to eye level? ?
1 = No difficulty
2 = Some difficulty
3 = A lot of difficulty
4 = Cannot do at all
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know

WG_9 How often do girl feel worried, nervous or anxious? Would you say…
1 = Daily
2 = Weekly
3 = A few times a year
4 = Never
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know

WG_10 Thinking about the last time she felt worried, nervous or anxious, how would you describe the level of these feelings? Would yousay… की थीएन
1 = A little
2 = A lot
3 = Somewhere in between a little and a lot
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know……...98

WG_12 Thinking about the last time girl felt depressed, how depressed did girls feel? Would you say…
1 = A little
2 = A lot
3 = Somewhere in between a little and a lot
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know

Endline Decision 1
0 = Decision by family
1 = Decision jointly or on own

Endline Decision 2
0 = Decision my family
1 = Decision jointly or on own

0 = not acceptable
1 = Acceptable Decision making practice

PC_1.3 If good and high improvement, what do you think are the reasons?
1 = Increased support from the family
2 = Teachers provided more individual support
3 = Changes in the methods of teaching in classrooms
4 = Extra classes available at school
5 = Improvement in school environment
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know
99 = Others

LT_3.1 If yes, in what ways do you get the support?
1 = Reduced household chores
2 = Assistance if you have confusion about something you are studying
3 = Seek help on your behalf from teachers, community members or other individuals who can assist you in education
4 = Family members let you do whatever you deem is necessary for your education
5 = Ensure that you have access to materials and equipment necessary for you to continue studying during closure of schools
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know
99 = Others Please specify

1 = Lack of things to read (textbooks, story books, newspapers)
2 = Lack of leisure time due to other duties inside and outside of home
3 = Lack of quiet space to read
4 = Lack of light/ electricity
5 = Lack of help or support
6 = Lack of motivation/don't like reading
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know
99 = Others please specify

LT_6.1 If yes, who/what provided such guidance?
1 = Teachers
2 = Family Members
3 = Community members
4 = Big Sisters
5 = Television
6 = Radio
7 = Internet
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know
99 = Others please specify

LT_6.5 Which subjects did you liked the most in the radio program?
1 = English
2 = Nepali
3 = Science
4 = Environment, Population and Health
5 = None
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know

LT_9 If yes, who helped you understand it.
1 = Teachers
2 = Family Members
3 = Community members
4 = Big Sisters
5 = Television
6 = Radio
7 = Internet
99 = Others please specify

LT_13.1 If no, why do you think you will not continue schooling?
1 = Loss of interest in education
2 = Have to support family economically
3 = Have to support family in care works and household chores
4 = Have to get married
5 = Unwillingness from family
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know
99 = Others

LS_18.1 If yes, who would you approach?
1 = Teacher
2 = Peers
3 = Seniors or social service providers in community
4 = Family Members
5 = Community elders
6 = Local government (ward/municipality)
7 = Big Sisters
8 = Parents
9 = Siblings or other relatives
10 = Police
99 = Other (Please Specify)

LS_19.1 If yes, who would you approach?
1 = Teacher
2 = Peers
3 = Seniors or social service providers in community
4 = Family Members
5 = Community elders
6 = Local government (ward/municipality)
7 = Big Sisters
8 = Parents
9 = Siblings or other relatives
99 = Other (Please Specify)

0 = Did not treat differently
1 = Asked more difficult questions to girls
2 = Asked more difficult questions to boys
3 = Sought more participation form girls
4 = Sought more participation form boys
5 = Girls are punished more often
6 = Boys are punished more often
7 = Girls are punished more severely
8 = Boys are punished more severely
9 = Rewarded boys more
10 = Rewarded girls more
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know
99 = Others (Please specify)

TQ_8.1 If yes, why?
1 = Use of visual aids
2 = Classes conducted outside classrooms
3 = More group works
4 = Behavior of teacher
99 = Others please specify

TQ_8.2 If no, why?
1 = The teaching technique were similar to others
2 = Felt burdened by the assignments
3 = Could not comprehend the teachers
99 = Others please specify

TQ_8.2.1 Others, Please specify
yes

TQ_9.1 If yes what kind of support?
1 = Academic support
2 = Counseling for yourself
3 = Counseling for Family
4 = Service linkages (e.g. health)
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know
99 = Other (please specify)

TQ_9.2 If no, why haven't you received any support form teacher?
1 = Did not need any support
2 = The teachers were not reachable or available when I needed support
3 = The teachers were not willing to assist when I reached them
4 = The teacher did not know how she/he could assist me
5 = I was not confident enough to seek assistance form teachers
6 = I did not know teachers would provide assistance even when the schools were closed
7 = Others please specify
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know

TQ_10 Who would you talk to if you faced problems in schools or at home?
1 = Family Member
2 = Teacher
3 = School Seniors
4 = Peers/Friends
99 = Others (please specify)

ED_3.5 Can you name the TV Program?
1 = Meena Cartoon
99 = Others (please specify)

ERI_2.6 What is she doing now?
1 = Attending non-formal education
2 = Taking vocational training
3 = In Formal paid employment
4 = In informal employment
5 = In daily wage work
6 = Self Employed/Business
7 = In family business
8 = None (in household chores)
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know
99 = Others (specify)

ERI_2.7 What kind of non-formal education
1 = Bridge Class
2 = Adult Literacy Program
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know
99 = Others

ERI_2.8 What kind of Vocational training?
1 = Business Skills
2 = Financial Skills
3 = Computer Skills
4 = CTEVT run Courses
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know
99 = Others

ERI_13.1 if yes which areas did you noticed changes in her learnin
1 = Improvement in examination scores
2 = More active in classroom discussions/ participation
3 = Improved understanding of lessons in the classroom
4 = Increased interest to learn
97 = Can't say/ no response
98 = Don't know
99 = Others

ERI_16.1 if yes What stops her from studying
1 = Lack of things to read (textbooks, story books, newspapers)
2 = Lack of leisure time due to other duties inside and outside of home
3 = Lack of quiet space to read
4 = Lack of light/ electricity
5 = Lack of help or support
6 = Lack of motivation/don't like reading
99 = Others please specify

ERI_20.1If no, why do you thing she will not reenroll??
1 = ${CSH_11} needs to work, earn money or help out at home
2 = There isn't enough money to pay the costs of ${CSH_11}s schooling
3 = The closure of school has demotivated the family to send girl to the school
4 = ${CSH_11} will not be able to perform well in school
5 = Has completed enough schooling
6 = Is married or about to get married
7 = Has a child or is about to have a child
8 = Is not interested in going to school
9 = Schooling not important for ${CSH_11}
10 = School does not help in finding a good job
11 = It is better for girl to enroll in vocational training or non-formal education
99 = Others (Please specify)

COV_1 Under which of the following conditions do you think it is acceptable for a child to not attend schoolा ?
1 = child may be physically harmed or teased at school or on the way to/from school
2 = The child may physically harm or tease other children at school
3 = The child needs to help at home
4 = The child is married/is getting married
5 = The child is too old
6 = The Child is older than her/his peers
7 = The child has physical or learning needs that the school cannot meet
8 = The child is unable to learn
9 = Education is too costly
10 = The child is a mother
11 = None (I believe all the children should attain school regardless)
99 = Other