The Social Pressure Behind Outfit Repetition
Nitya Shah Have you ever hesitated to wear the same outfit twice? Not because you do not like it, but because someone might notice the repetitions. That hesitation is called Fashion FOMO- the fear of missing looking “new,” “different,” or “Instagram-worthy” every time you step out. In a trend obsessed culture, our wardrobes are silently ruled not […]
Periods Beyond Earth
Kumar Basnet Space traveling, about 60 years ago, was an ambitious dream. That changed on April 12, 1961, when Yuri Gagarin became the first person to travel in space. Two years later, on June 16, 1963, Valentina Tereshkova from the Soviet Union became the first woman to reach space and remains the only woman to make a solo spaceflight till date. When we think about […]
No Shame in Bleeding: My Story
Preeti Kafle I was 11 years old when I had my first period. I was in my mamaghar celebrating the Dashain festival with my family. After that day, I woke up in the morning with a blood stain on my underpants. It shook me. I felt so ashamed and fearful that I didn’t tell anyone about it at that moment. Later, after we […]
Menstrual Hygiene Management in Nepal
Monika Sah Do not talk about periods in public.” We have all heard it. But have you ever wondered why something so natural and normal is still treated as a taboo? Before diving into the facts, let me share a short story that left a lasting impact on me. It is about a girl I met during one of my menstrual health outreach visits in Nepal. It was a warm day […]
My Most Memorable Volunteer Experience
at KAT Center, Nepal Mabi Shrestha (Rescued animals taught me the true meaning of happiness, healing, and humanity.) Volunteering has always been a part of my path, but one encounter in March 2023 at KAT Center Nepal left an indelible impression on me. While this was not my first time volunteering, it was the […]
How I First Learned About Menstruation: A Story of Curiosity and Change
Mabi Shrestha I was 8/9 years old when I was introduced to the word menstruation, or Nachune bhayofrom my maternal house when my cousin got her first period. I had no idea what happenswhen that nachhune bhayo happens to a girl, but I was made aware that now, she is notallowed to visit the temple […]
Life After Displacement in Khalte Basti
Preeti Kafle Natural disasters leave impacts on people’s lives for a long time. For the survivors, the struggle doesn’t end even after the news headlines cease, but in their daily lives and decisions. One of the wards of Uttargaya Gaupalika was such a place where the earthquake impact didn’t cease in 2015 but continued to affect all aspects of life, from health and shelter to education and well-being. When the earthquake struck in […]
Shush… Someone Might Hear: Pad wrapped in the layer of stigma
Laxmi Basnet Feeling scared with trembling voice and lowered gaze my friend gathered the courage to ask the shopkeeper to give her “that thing ’’. Without a word, the shopkeeper handed her that thing wrapped in double-layered paper and plastic. No, she wasn’t buying anything illicit, just something that every girl needs; a sanitary pad. Yet, it was wrapped in years […]
Breaking the Silence
Nitya Shah Domestic violence is not a one-sided tragedy. While the narrative often centres on women as victims, there exists a hidden, agonizing reality: many men are subjected to relentless abuse at the hands of their wives and sometimes even their in-laws. This blog is a call to acknowledge those untold stories, challenge our cultural assumptions, and […]
“Mirror of Judgment: Breaking the Silence on Body and Identity-Based Bullying in Nepali Society”
Monika In the narrow alleys of our cities and the quiet courtyards of our villages, a silent cruelty often hides beneath laughter, casual jokes, and family conversations. It is the way we judge others—especially young people—based on how they look, how they speak, and how they carry themselves. In Nepal, this has become so common, so normalized, […]