Most of us see knitting as a hobby, something to fill in long winter evenings. But knitting is much more than a hobby for Dhan Rupa, whose life has been such a struggle. It’s a source of…
This week, thousands of students across Nepal are sitting for the School Leaving Certificate, an exam sometimes called the Iron Gate because without an SLC pass, further education is out of the question. Some of our UMN-supported…
400 hundred girls and women from all over Nepal gathered around Jawalakhel seven in the morning to start their run. They were not running to win a race, they were not running to get places. They were…
UMN’s Learning Reviews are a great time for all our staff to get together, hear about each others’ work, catch up with friends and learn about new initiatives. Last week, almost 150 staff from all over Nepal…
On Valentines Day, about 30 people from UMN, plus some friends, joined with many others to celebrate in a unique way, showing solidarity with women and girls who are abused, raped or in some way survivors of…
It’s always sad to say “Good-bye” to our interns, after having them with us for a whole year. They contribute so much to UMN – through their skills, their youthful enthusiasm, and their cheerful willingness to do…
Ten-year-old Bipin Magar has just received the first gift of his life – a vest and warm pants provided by UMN Rukum. It gets mighty cold up in the hills in winter, so when UMN’s Rukum team…
Today we signed the Hospitals Agreement with the Ministry of Health and Population for the next five years. It has been about nine years in process – perhaps the longest ever! But we give praise to the…
UMN and its partner NRDS (Namaste Rural Development Society) recently organised a one-day interaction programme on the “Role of Religious Leaders for Interfaith Harmony”. Understanding each other, self reflection, seeking areas of cooperation and making efforts for…
Hate going to the doctor? So do goats! But it’s good for them, and good for their owners too. Many poor Nepali farmers can’t afford veterinary fees to keep their animals healthy, and they dread losing valuable…
