by Eri Taniguchi | Feb 11, 2016 | Awareness, Blog, News
Throughout the year, there are many International Days. Do you know for what February 6 is dedicated for? Photo courtesy of UNICEF-Ethiopia The answer: February 6 is the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Elimination (FGM). You may wonder why this...
by Johanna Whitman | Jan 31, 2016 | Awareness, Blog, Event, News
Although an average of 15ºC (60ºF) during the winter doesn’t sound too cold to those of us in Northeastern United States, we wouldn’t be feeling the same way if our buildings were not heated indoors. Especially since temperatures drop to almost below...
by Priti Bhattarai | Dec 27, 2015 | Awareness, Blog
It had been almost a year since I had gone back to Nepal. While a trip back home would usually have me giddy with excitement in anticipation of all the fun that was to be had– this time the sentiment was quite different. I was anxious for various reasons. First there...
by Shilpa Krishnan | Nov 2, 2015 | Blog, Awareness
Report by: Rojin Shreshta It is now almost winter season in Nepal. The continuous changes in weather, with the heavy rain associated with the monsoon just gone, are causing health problems for many people. The problem has exacerbated with the outcome of the...
by Shilpa Krishnan | Oct 19, 2015 | Awareness, Blog, Event
On Sept. 8th, the world celebrated International Literacy Day. Created in 1965 by UNESCO, it emphasizes the importance of literacy in the advancement of education in marginalized populations. Being able to read and write empowers individuals to express themselves in...
by Shruthi Shankar | Oct 15, 2015 | Awareness, Blog, Event
Field Report by Aryashree Aryal “Don’t let mental blocks control you. Set yourself free. Confront your fear and turn the mental blocks into building blocks.”- Roopleen, Words to inspire the winner in YOU In Nepal, we often fail to address the needs of children. As the...
