The Growing Exodus: Nepal’s Youth in Search of Better Opportunities
Published On :
4th February 2025
Posted by : Barsa Shrestha
Category :
Concurrent issues
Nepal, a country blessed with breathtaking natural beauty, is home to the world’s tallest mountain, Mount Everest, and boasts rich cultural traditions that span centuries. Despite these extraordinary assets, Nepal remains a developing country, and the reality of life here is often marked by limited opportunities for its youth. In recent years, a concerning trend has emerged: a significant portion of Nepal’s young population is migrating abroad in search of better prospects.
Every day, young men and women, armed with dreams of a brighter future, board planes, heading to countries where opportunities seem more abundant. They are drawn by the.....
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Sarathi: Breaking the Silence on Menstruation
Published On :
4th February 2025
Posted by : Barsa Shrestha
Menstruation is more than just a biological process; it is a natural and essential part of life. However, for many young girls, the onset of menstruation is often met with fear, confusion, and societal taboos. This is where Sarathi steps in not just as a word, but as an advocate for menstrual awareness and education.
As a part of Sarathi, I have had the privilege of conducting workshops aimed at educating students about menstruation. Many young girls enter these sessions feeling hesitant, shy, or even scared to talk about their experiences. Some describe painful cramps, while others share that they experience no symptoms at all. Meanwhile, bo.....
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Superstition: A Choice or an Obligation
Published On :
20th December 2024
Posted by : Archana Nepal
Category :
Health and Development
Nepal is a country with diversity. It is the home for people from different castes, religions, races, and cultures. They follow their own norms and values. Nepal has a lot of positive sides in terms of rituals and cultures but also has a few negative sides. Worshipping God is good. Having faith in God is good, but in a few places in Nepal, people also believe in different superstitions in the name of God or religions or other things.
There are various reasons for them to believe in very cruel and inhumane superstitious rituals. Among a variety of reasons, illiteracy, lack of awareness, and lack of availability of resources and facilities are the ma.....
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