UMN’s intrepid Assessment Teams returned from North Dhading last week. At the best of times, and even for Nepal, North Dhading is remote. Five VDCs cover the steep slopes of the Himalayas, right up to the Tibetan…
The uphill climb seemed endless. The trails were quite scary in places, with earth debris and narrow, slippery spots. Below was a steep, rocky slope and a roaring river. I was already panting when I came across…
Does Disaster Risk Reduction training make any difference to survival and recovery following disasters? It’s a good question to ask in the aftermath of the April earthquake, especially as UMN is now busy planning its second phase…
What makes ‘partnership’ so interesting and rewarding? UMN works with and through local organisations and NGOs. We work alongside these partners and establish a close and an effective relationships with them, building their organisational and technical capacity.…
An Integral Mission Curriculum, designed for the theological institutions by Nepali theologians, was launched jointly by Mr Steve Collins, Tearfund Nepal, Dr Mahendra Bhattarai, chairman of Micah Network Nepal (MNN), Bishop Narayan Sharma, Believers Church Nepal, and…
We are very sad to report the passing of Dr Carl Friedericks, one of UMN’s pioneers, who died on July 3 after a short illness. He was 94.Along with Bob and Bethel Fleming, Dr Carl and his…
Anyone compiling a list of UMN Heroes would have to include Odd Hoftun, the small, wiry Norwegian electrical engineer who broke all the molds of mission in the 1960s. Odd is a remarkable man – passionate, visionary,…
Infants, children, adolescent girls, pregnant women, lactating mothers and senior citizens are at high risk of health problems relating to nutrition, reproductive health & hygiene, especially in the aftermath of a disaster. Subiraj Chepang (shown in the…
One of the encouraging aspects of the earthquake response in Nepal has been the way many local businesses have contributed. Some have given goods; some have allowed staff time off to be involved in earthquake relief activities;…
Love it when people can use the gifts they have and the things they love to do to make life better for others. That’s the case with over 200 people in Hong Kong who love to sing.…
