Friday, February 20, 2026

Acting Before the Cold Strikes: How Early Support Protected Families in Madhesh

World Vision’s anticipatory action, supported by Start Fund Nepal and UK Aid, helped vulnerable communities in Madhesh stay warm and safe before the cold wave hit.

Speaking loud, without words

Actions speak louder than words. This is quite literal for 17-year-old Kabita from Sunsari district. Speech impaired since birth, Kabita has struggled to...

A step forward for child-friendly local governance

The children of today are the leaders of tomorrow. Children can play a vital role for social transformation. Similar hope and aspiration can be found among...

Sustainable organic farming in Kailali

Most city-dwellers in Nepal understand the value of fresh and organic produce. Particularly since the city’s markets are filled with vegetables that are...

Youth of today, leaders of tomorrow

"Good habits formed at youth make a big difference," says Shrikesh. He is an enthusiastic 18-year-old from Rupandehi district in south-western Nepal...

A father’s endeavour against child marriage

Oshilal woke up to the sound of a boy crying out ‘Parvati! Parvati!’. It was past midnight and pitch dark outside his house. Wondering who it was, he got...

Young leaders shine at Federal Youth Parliament

"We need youth as leaders of today. If they are given an opportunity, they can share ideas for a better nation," says Manita, 18, from Morang district. It...

Nirma says no to child marriage

They say real women are strong and fearless. But not always. Real women too have moments of doubts and fears that ultimately shape their decisions. Nirma...

Making the dream of quality education a reality

Children from vulnerable and poor families are not generally expected to raise voice for public interest. That is rare in rural Nepali communities and it...

A commitment to end child marriage

The people of Lakhantari in Gramthan Rural Municipality, Morang District have witnessed numerous child marriages in the past. Recently, however, several...

Building a new home after the earthquake

Sindhupalchowk was one of the worst-hit districts when a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on 25 April 2015 affecting 14 districts. According to...

Three Years after Nepal Earthquake - Journey to Resilience

Three years after the devastating earthquakes hit Nepal causing widespread damage affecting the lives of millions, World Vision's partner NGOs have reached...

How a farmer is striving to bounce back

In Nepal, about 60% of the farmers still practice subsistence farming, according to the Ministry of Agricultural Development’s findings in 2015. Attempting...

Gairigaun finally connected - How a village endeavoured for access

“When I was rebuilding my house about a year back, transporting construction material was a huge challenge. I had to walk up to an hour to bring down one...

Streamlining cash transfers

International organisations delivering aid have been around as we know them today since the 19 th century, but things are quickly changing in this...

Making governance child-friendly

It is early in the morning. The clock has just struck seven and the office of ward number one and two of Suddodhan Rural Municipality in Rupandehi District...

Building better schools in Nepal

The earthquake and constant aftershocks of 2015 terrified the students and staff of Shree Jana Bikash Secondary School they did not give up. They built a...

A tap for each house

Safe and affordable water is everyone’s right. People in rural communities of Nuwakot District were deprived from this right like 1.1 million people around...

Women who inspire action

When the well is dry, we will know the worth of water. – Benjamin Franklin Meet Subarna. She is a mother. She is a wife. She is a leader. When the 2015...

Savings groups for resilient communities

When Meena's 14-year-old daughter fell sick with Typhiod few months ago she panicked for a while as she did not have enough money for the treatment. "I am...

Empowering children with life skills

Fluent oratory skills, expressive gestures, grace. Confidence is writ large on Sushmita's face. Sushmita has a passion for journalism. She is just 17 but...

Bishnu’s hard work has paid off

As a 13 year old, not everyone has to drop out of school and work to support their family. Bishnu had to. Now 23 years old, he shares, “I studied till...

Journey to a better school

It is Saturday – a holiday – but Devi Secondary School in rural Doti District is still open. Students, teachers and the School Management Committee members...

Sewing a better life

"My son's heart is weak," says Kusum. "He is living with a life-threatening valve disease. It's too much for me to bear." Kusum is a 29-year-old woman from...

Helping children to read

Much like other children in her community, 9-year-old Ankita is generally quiet. When Ram Pati Chaudhary and I walk into her house, a small mud structure...