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 Barsa 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 SAH 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 […]
Beyond the Stigma: Shifting the Paradigm in Menstrual Health
Preeti Kafle There is a lot of stigma attached to menstruation, although it is a core aspect of reproductive health. For generations, menstruation has been wrapped in secrecy. As a result, girls approaching their first menstruation often feel ashamed, confused, and uninformed. Such an uneasy silence around periods invites harmful myths, impeding young people from making healthy choices. As a Sarathi volunteer with the ‘No Shame to Bleed’ project, I understood […]
A Story We Can’t Ignore: Child Sexual Abuse in Nepal
BY: JASANA “Children Know Better” Story We Heard – The young girl enjoyed watching others play as well as attending school and spending time with her companions. Everything shifted when her trusted relative ,her uncle initiated abusive actions against her which she did not understand. He told her to stay silent. Many young girls suffer in the same way she does. She […]
Cheli
Archana Nepal The word “Cheli” means a lot in Nepali society. What is Cheli? Cheli means a daughter or a girl. She is worshipped here as a goddess. She is respected, loved, and cared for. She is given everything she needs. She is never tortured. She never has to sacrifice anything for others. She can go to work freely without carrying the tension about […]