CASE STORIES
Tiny little feet are ready to walk
Story from Bajhang under Peacebuilding
Born with clubfoot and as the first child in his family, the news of Sangeet’s physical disability had deeply saddened his parents and family members. And as he grew older, he couldn't stand on his own feet like other children. Due to the family’s poor financial situation, they had only a shallow...
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Back to her normal self
Story from Nepal under Health
Forty-eight-year old Lali has been living with HIV for 11 years and through the stress of living with her diagnosis, she also developed mental health issues. These issues were apparent for a couple of years before she heard about the local mental health services through her neighbour and then went to her...
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Turmeric: Stimulating commercial cultivation
Story from Doti under Sustainable Livelihoods
Suntali Devi BK is from a Dalit community which is an extremely marginalised group. She lives with her family of five members. Her family used to run their household through earnings from Indian employment where her husband was engaged.
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Bringing together Hindu and Muslim Youth
Story from Kapilbastu under Peacebuilding
Promoting peace and community between Hindu and Muslim youth is an important part of UMN’s work in Kapilbastu District. Today young minds are being transformed and the community is coming together, making changes for the better.
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From discrimination to leadership
Story from Dhading under Health
Hardship and hopelessness – that was a big part of Kabita Ale’s life story. Diagnosed with HIV 17 years ago, her journey has been challenging. But God wasn’t done with her and she didn’t give up. Today her story has been rewritten into one of hope and determination.
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I can finally sign my name
Story from Mugu under Good Governance
I am Yangjom Lama and I live in Mugum Karmarong Rural Municipality. I am 47 years old. My time at home used to be mostly limited to household chores and farming. Since I hadn’t received even a basic education, I could...
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All-round quality improvement in the far west
Story from Bajhang under Education
When a child gets a good education it can alter their future for the better. Nepal has great educators and UMN is coming alongside them in their work to provide training and teaching materials to enhance the quality of education.
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Running her own fruit shop
Story from Dhading under Integral Development
Empowered and honoured - that's how 35-year-old Roshanti Gurung from Dhading District feels today. Inspired by a business training she received from UMN's partner Dhading Christian Society (DCS), today she is successfully managing her own fruit shop.
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Call for Justice
Story from Kapilbastu under Good Governance
It began with home visits by a group of volunteers to ensure children are better protected in families. In partnership with Kapilbastu Institution Development Committee (KIDC), UMN formed a child protection committee to look closely into issues of child marriage, child abuse, child labour...
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Well Nourished!
Story from Doti under Health
Mothers with children between the age of six months and five years visited the Positive Deviance Hearth (PD Hearth) Centre located in Doti. Mothers and caretakers of children who are identified as malnourished are encouraged to come to the centre.
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