The Growing Exodus: Nepal’s Youth in Search of Better Opportunities
BY BARSA 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 […]
Early Marriage: A Problem We Must Address
Barsa Shrestha I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the topic of early marriage. It’s something we hear about in the news, in communities, sometimes even in our own neighborhoods. While some people saw it as a tradition or a way to protect girls, the truth is that it causes more harm than good. Early marriage refers to getting married […]
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 […]