The project conducted a series of capacity-building and research activities to strengthen data collection, validation, and storytelling.

a. Data Validation Workshop
A Data Validation Workshop was held on December 4–5 in Janakpur, where 12 Girls Champions and Social Mobilizers were trained on compiling findings from FGDs and KIIs, facilitated by Restless Development and LIFE Nepal.

b. Virtual Data Validation Learning Session
A Data Validation Workshop was followed by a Virtual Data Validation Learning Session on December 6, focused on ensuring research accuracy and capturing the community’s voice. The Girls Champions subsequently compiled the validated data into comprehensive reports.

c. Biographies of Girls Champions
Biographies of Girls Champions were documented to highlight their leadership journeys and challenges, with plans for publication on Restless Development’s platforms.

d. Virtual Data Validation Learning Session
A virtual storytelling session on December 13 with Girls Champions from Siraha collected stories for communication materials.

e. Virtual Orientation on Baseline Survey
A virtual orientation on the baseline survey was held on December 17 to clarify survey tools and simplify questionnaires.

f. Finalized Baseline Survey Tools
The finalized Baseline Survey tools, with simplified Nepali translation, were integrated into Kobo Collect for ease of use. Implementation took place across all project-focused schools, yielding 129 responses, surpassing the target of 124.

g. Field Visits
Additionally, field visits were conducted to schools in Siraha, Rajbiraj, and Janakpur to monitor progress, support Girls Champions, and collect FGD/KII reports and profile photos.