Sunday, August 30, 2026

"The community is no longer recognizable" | Nepal Flash Floods Response 2026

When floodwaters swept through Devighat, Nuwakot, they left behind more than damaged homes. Families were displaced, children's routines were disrupted, and entire sections of the community became unrecognizable. In this field account WVI Nepal staff shares observations from the ground and the urgent needs facing children and families in the aftermath of Nepal's 2026 flash floods.

Learning nutrition the tough way

As Yogesh’s wailing grew at night, 21-year-old Mamta was convinced her neighbours were correct, that some evil energy had caused her son to suffer from ‘...

From fallow to farming

Up until two years ago, Nir Bahadur’s farm was barren and empty. The 54-year-old farmer from rural Udayapur district was hardly utilising his land, sowing...

Boosting literacy, spreading happiness

Around 8% of school-going children in Nepal do not have sound knowledge of letters, according to a study conducted by USAID in 2014. These children are not...

For the love of a child

In an empty school compound in rural Sindhuli district, women gather around a lady clad in a blue sari. The lady is monitoring the growth status of all...

Emerging After Back-to-Back Disasters

A group of twelve girls and boys make their way to school, laughing and tugging at each other along the way. Patting her sister on the back is 9-year-old...

Market literacy classes for female farmers

At what age did you first learn the alphabets? Maybe three, four or five? Nayana from Jumla district is currently learning the alphabets at the age of 55....

Turning child rights into reality

It is July and most children in Lamjung district are enjoying their summer vacation with their family and friends. But, the children gathered here at...

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...