Education is not a privilege; it is a human right. UMN and its local partners are making education inclusive and accessible. Through initiatives like Early Childhood Education Development (ECED), community support, digital skill enhancement, teacher and parent…
The 5.3-magnitude earthquake that struck Bajhang on October 3, 2023, followed by aftershocks reaching as high as 6.3 on the Richter scale, caused significant damage to many school buildings in Thalara Rural Municipality (RM). This led to…
Bajhang’s bags made from Himalayan nettle (allo) fibres weren’t just a one-off training. Now the industry is growing, with substantial support and investment from the local government. Local government departments in Thalara contributed over half of a…
Are women really impure during menstruation? Do gods get angry if menstruating women stay in the house or work in the kitchen? Find out in this video how UMN is working to combat this harmful traditional practice…
On October 3, 2023, an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 ML, followed by another measuring 6.3 ML, struck Nepal’s Bajhang District. Unfortunately, this event resulted in the loss of one life and left 27 others injured.…
A few years ago, it was hard to imagine these two ladies talk, laugh or even sit together. Training programmes on Conflict Sensitivity have helped resolved deep rooted conflicted and hatred in this family.
Australian Embassy delegates visited UMN’s CLIMATES project in Bajhang yesterday to witness the project’s ongoing work on climate change issues and environment protection. Ms Kavitha Kasynathan, Head of Development, and Ms Sunita Gurung, Programme Manager represented the…
Two psychiatrists travelled over 700km from Kathmandu to meet patients in rural Bajhang last week! UMN’s mental health project organised two mental health camps in Bungal and Thalara, attended by 270 people*. Many older people, especially women,…
As important as it is to run projects, it is equally important to monitor their progress and output to ensure they are bringing transformation. Read more of UMN’s two clusters who recently concluded their annual monitoring events:…
