- "Now all children in this village are enrolled in schools," said Mangali Devi Khatwe of Haripur. "Those who fail to send their kids to school are penalized." About 338 families reside in the area. Five years ago, the story of child enrolment in schools would be news in this village.[+]
- Dikshya Rimal, Miss HIV Positive 2005, working to spread information about HIV/AIDS after finding out that she was HIV Positive, said she is entering a new life which requires courage. [+]
- Goma followed her husband to India then back to Nepal where she nursed him as he died from AIDS. She is now an HIV/AIDS worker raising her 10 year old son and has found a purpose in life. [+]
- In 1988 three young college women were trying to help a landless family from the Gorkha region find their daughter, missing from a carpet factory. The difficulties they faced led to the formation of The Women's Foundation of Nepal. [+]
- When Fred fell in love with Bonnie, he had no idea of the turns his life would take. Having adopted 19 children from other countries, and having two children of their own, Fred and Bonnie Cappuccino (Fred says it is all Bonnie's fault!) have started six orphanages - in India, Nepal, Tibet and Bangladesh. They have received the Order of Canada and UNESCO's prestigious Honorable Mention "for the teaching of human rights. [+]
- Abin Karki was a hard-working student from a middle-class family in Nepal — until he started using drugs. After a struggle he stopped the drug use, but had contracted AIDS. With the help of USAID and Youth Vision Center, Abin helped others to quit drugs and learn about HIV/AIDS.[+]
- Hundreds of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators took to the streets of the capital in April, 2006, to claim victory as the King announced Parliament's recall. Politicians and Maoists alike were taking heed of the power of the demonstrators. Even the police on the streets just stood and watched as the people tore down posters of the King - perhaps the Police were wondering who their new bosses were! [+]
- As more girls and women worldwide seek opportunities outside the home, the incidence of sex trafficking and gender-based violence has been increasing. It is estimated that between 700,000 and 2 million women and children are trafficked each year. World Education is testing innovative strategies in prevention and intervention in Nepal. The youngsters are actaully teaching their parents and changing the norms of society [+]
- Born in a family with four other siblings, Laxmi never had the opportunity to go to school. Her parents, who were poor, chose to send their only son to school. The GATE program offered an opportunity to lear for Laxmi. That led to admission to regular school with her parent's blessings. [+]
- Mina was only 14 years old when her aunt visited. The aunt spoke with Mina's mother about opportunities for Mina to join the circus in India. Both of Mina's parents were illiterate and needed the money. Mina, however, had learned to read and gained some life skills as a GATE participant in Makawanpur District. When questioned at the Border, she told the truth, not what she has been prepped to say. Truth was a GATE principle and it saved Mina from being a sex slave. [+]
- Chandni Badi of Dhansinghpur VDC, 2, a mother of two children, cannot stop smiling these days. The reason behind her joy is the self-esteem and self-empowerment within her. Her happiness is skyrocketing, and is noticed among the Badi in her community which, otherwise, is known for sex trade by its women. No longer are their young girls available to the important men who visit the village. The girls are in school. [+]
- Visiting the women who have been beaten as witches, and visiting often, asking each about the others (to build concern for each other) regularly, and supporting their children, when possible is the key. There are many ways of offering support. Both women are very happy and feeling very safe seeing the presence of several women, talking about them, dealing with the police office, and so on. One women said she feels very protected because of the Women's Foundaton. [+]
- Sona Sada walks one hour to get to the government school. The 15-year-old gladly makes the long trek from her village in Dumraha, Nepal. She is a Mushahar, a member of the landless tribe considered 'untouchable' in her country. She never dreamed that she would go to school. Her family is poor, and like most Mushahars, she seemed destined to remain illiterate. [+]
- The village is far from any commercial bank, and there is no public transportation available. Access to an urban center comes only at the end of an hour-long walk. Two thirds of the 35 group members own no land and most are illiterate, making the prospect of borrowing from a bank difficult. The Project overcomes these daunting challenges by bringing the bank to the village. [+]
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