Young female influencers energise the campaign against menstrual taboos in Nepal – and beyond
‘Clicktivism‘ is proving an effective tool for challenging harmful practices and for empowering young women in Nepal.
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How Nepal’s bold new social security system inspired a delegation from Bangladesh
The comprehensive social security measures Nepal introduced for formal sector workers raised the interest of neighbouring Bangladesh, a country on the brink of reaching middle-income status. With the support of German development cooperation, a Bangladeshi delegation undertook a study tour to Nepal and this resulted in rich learnings, for both sides.
The power of information: Better data smooths the way for the post-earthquake reconstruction of health facilities in Nepal
One year after a massive earthquake hit Nepal, hundreds of health facilities still need to be rebuilt. A detailed engineering assessment of damaged health facilities is helping those involved with reconstruction efforts to plan their work more efficiently.
The monthly exile: Making life better for menstruating girls and women
In many parts of the developing world, sanitary products and hygiene facilities for menstruating women and girls are unavailable or inadequate