THE UNSEEN BAG: Dream beyond reach and the steps I never took
Laxmi Basnet I found myself at the airport, standing just 2 feet away from the escalator. I tried to walk towards it, but my legs were numb. Around me, people were in their own world; walking past me with phones in their hands and eyes fixed ahead. No one noticed me standing there, frozen. If they walked towards it, I could do it too, right? All I wanted […]
The Power of Kindness in Everyday Life
By Barsa Shrestha In today’s fast paced world- where many are chasing deadlines, struck in traffic, scanning through computers, or simply getting through the day- kindness can often fade into the background. We pass strangers without making eye contact, respond with one-word texts, and are sometimes so caught up in our own challenges that we forget how much a simple act of kindness can mean. But if there is one […]
Youth & Society: Creating Change, One Step at a Time
By Barsa Shrestha The phrase “youth are the future” is commonly used. However, it is essential that young people both the present and the future. Across the world, youth are engaging in and actively shaping societies through community work, advocacy campaigns, digital mobilization and honest, sometimes difficult conversation. The Power of Being Young Youthfulness is not a weakness but a strength. Youth bring new energy, unique ideas, and […]
First Day of Menstruation: – A Journey of Fear, Growth and Acceptance
By Rajon Shrestha Menstruation is the natural, life-changing and significant biological process of a female’s life. The experience of getting a first period is often filled with a mix of emotions—confusion, anxiety, curiosity, and even excitement. The first day of menstruation marks the transition of a girl into womanhood, and it comes not only with physical changes but also major emotional and psychological changes. The first period is […]
Traditional Catwalk
By: Nitya Shah In the grand fashion show of life, where no one asked for a ramp walk, women in Nepal have been strutting down an invisible runway for generations. The judges? The ever-watchful eyes of society—Aunties from the neighbourhood, uncles leaning on their cycles, and even the occasional goat that pauses mid-graze to offer […]
Responsibility for change
We the people are performing different works for bringing change in life. We all have different responsibility for the change. But still there are many more things to change. Who’s responsible to change? People from different sectors are fighting with different problems to bring change. Main thing is “what kind of changes is needed by […]
Life is unprecedented
God’s masterplan for me included pain and sufferings and amidst it I try to find happiness. Life is unprecedented; I had never thought that it would turn out like this. Even in my worst nightmares, I hadn’t seen the events that would follow that particular day of the month of Asar when I was seven […]
Girl sold after earthquake
The daughter of all of us Nepali, Why cant boys and girls be equal? They send girls far off the border Lets get united to eradicate girls trafficking. Please tell them not to sell our girls Start to act against girls trafficking The girls also deserve to live equally as others And its our duty […]
Father, mother and brothers are concerned of only prestige
“To the millions of girls sold abroad There is no one to ask about her Sit dear, I’ll be right back from the market With good gifts for you. Signaling the owner by eye The criminals trick and flee away By saying she is their own friend Criminals trick and give away Plunging in the […]
Women deliver much more than just babies
When a big dream turns out to be reality; you just get empowered to dream more. Its was just same feeling to me when I with other two friends were selected to be part of a big international conference, Women Deliver Conference 2016. More than 5000 people from more than 159 countries gathered together to […]