Development

WVIN Working For Change

World Vision International Nepal (WVIN) shares best practices and annual progress of its work for the wellbeing of vulnerable children and communities

By A Correspondent Feb 24, 2020

A Search For Genderless Talent

Despite the constitutional provisions and laws, violence against women continues in the country.

By Susmita Aryal Feb 09, 2020

Women In Leadership

The gender leadership crisis exists all over the world but significantly in the least developed countries including Nepal where women are dominated by stereotyped social and political construct.

By Aagya Pokharel Jan 22, 2020

Three Million Undernourished People In Asia-Pacific

Three Million Undernourished People In Asia-Pacific need to be lifted out of hunger every single month until the end of 2030 to achieve Sustainable Development Goal

By Allan Dow Dec 11, 2019

IUDP A Game Changer

With proper planning, adequate fund and dedicated political leadership, nothing is impossible. This is what one can see in two towns of Province 5 of western Nepal. Funded by loan and grant of Asian Development Bank (ADB), implemented by Nepal Government and Local Levels, Integrated Urban Development Project (IUDP) has not only changed the urban landscape of two towns, Nepalgunj and Siddharthanagar, but also ended their longstanding woes of inundation. From virtually nonexistent infrastructure, the two towns are getting ready with basic urban infrastructures required for the moder urban cities

By Keshab Poudel Sep 29, 2019

WORLD VISION INTERNATIOAL 15 Years Of Partnership

World Vision shares best practices and annual progress with stakeholders

By A Correspondent Aug 05, 2019

NEPAL-GERMANY High Level Parley

Germany Will Continue To Support Nepal's Development Endeavors

By A Correspondent Aug 04, 2019

BICAS Transforming Livelihood

Three years may be a very short period of time to show tangible changes. But implementing ‘Building Inclusive and Sustainable Growth Capacity of CSOs in Agriculture and Forest Sectors (BICAS)’, Practical Action has shown that it can make a difference. If a project is implemented, looking at the requirements of people in the local context, nothing seems to be impossible. In the three years, BICAS has not only reduced poverty but also reduced the number of migrating population by way of providing sustainable livelihood options in the villages

By A Correspondent Feb 10, 2019

Devastating Quakes Are Priming The Himalaya For A Mega-disaster

Of the 15 segments analyzed, 7 could produce earthquakes of at least magnitude 8.4 if their energy was released today.

By MAYA WEI-HAAS Feb 01, 2019

Practical Action Has Implemented BICAS Successfully: Member Secretary Poudel

By NEW SPOTLIGHT ONLINE Jan 27, 2019

Jackets Help Children Fight the Winter Cold in Jiri

As the temperature decreased to -3°C, the room was freezing with an icy wind blowing from the two sides of the windows

By NEW SPOTLIGHT ONLINE Jan 17, 2019

FAO CONTRIBUTION 40 Years In Nepal

In its 40 years in Nepal, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has made significant contributions to Nepal’s development

By A Correspondent Dec 08, 2018

NATIONAL BAL KACHAHARI 2018 Child Rights Champs

At a time when child marriage continues and child rights violation is rampant, KIRDARC, National NGO, in collaboration with Good Neighbors, has organized a national child conference

By Keshab Poudel Nov 24, 2018

Nepal Will Be Aged Society By 2054, Says Report

The study Demographic Changes of Nepal: Trends and Policy Implications reveals alarming scenario of Nepal’s demographic structure.

By NEW SPOTLIGHT ONLINE Nov 09, 2018

If You Are A Nice Person, You Might Not Do Well Financially: Study

By News Desk Oct 26, 2018

Reconstructing Lives From Sustainable Livelihoods

For those with lack of adequate food, employment and livelihood options, PRRO project implemented by Goreto Gorkha in partnership with UNWFP, PWRDF and LWF Nepal was a boon. Like Ghale, mother of a 3-year-old girl child many others were benefitted.

By A Correspondent Oct 13, 2018

KOICA Alumni Association Of Nepal (KAAN) And KOICA Organizes A “Knowledge Sharing Workshop”

KAAN has been organizing this kind of sharing program since a long time, where KOICA trainees interact about their knowledge gained during their stay and study in Korea. They strongly discuss on the recommendation made by the researcher and identify ways of implementing in the context of Nepal.

By NEW SPOTLIGHT ONLINE Oct 12, 2018

Reconstructing Lives From Sustainable Livelihoods

The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Nepal in partnership with UNWFP and Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF), Canada implemented PRRO; the first and second phase of Food for Asset (FfA) and Cash for Asset (CfA) projects.

By A Correspondent Sep 23, 2018