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Now it's our turn!
“People never trusted us to take the responsibilities carried out so far by men in our society. But, now we women have proved that we are equal to them and can take leadership roles if needed,” said…
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A new path to a happy life
Sunita, 32, never thought she would be an entrepreneur. Born and raised in Bhaktapur, Nepal, Sunita used to weave Dhaka products in a production house for ten years to support herself and the family…
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A change maker's story
Anita lives in Duduwa Rural Municipality ward no. 2 Betahani of Banke district in Nepal. She is 37 years old now, however, she was married off by her parents at a very young age of 12 years. Her…
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Secured life, happy life!
Parbati, 40, lives alone in a two-story building in Patan Municipality of Baitadi district of Nepal. Her husband and son are away in India for work. Same is the situation in all ten households in her…
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Wood carving giving youths a pathway to income generation
Manju, 19, is a student of Education at Khopa Multiple College, in Bhaktapur. She is currently in her first year of Bachelor’s degree course.Bhaktapur was one of the worst hit districts badly…
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Start of a good life with proper water supply
Walking far away to fetch water will soon be an old story for Ram Maya Chepang (35), a resident of Gajuri Municipality. “Tap is ready. Now, we are patiently waiting for the water to flow,” shares Ram…
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Saving lives with local life jacket
Twelve used bottles of mineral water, jute sack and a thread for sewing are all that is required to produce a lifesaving jacket. In Terai region of Nepal, this bottled jacket has already saved more…
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding Policies and Procedures at OxfamAt Oxfam, we are committed to zero tolerance of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in our organization. This means that we will do everything in…
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A Proud Entrepreneur
Sunita, 34, from Nuwakot is an independent woman, advancing on the capacity she attains. Life was not always like how it is today, she recalls. Her family was badly affected by the disastrous…
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Beating disability!
Disability can sometimes stand in between a person's potentials. But this organisation, Apanga Sew Kendra has proven otherwise. There are 16 physically and mentally challenged people who have…
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