Unsung Heroes: The Story of Reshma Bhattarai on World Humanitarian Day
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Unsung Heroes: The Story of Reshma Bhattarai on World Humanitarian Day

On World Humanitarian Day, we honour the brave and compassionate individuals who put their lives on the line to help others in times of crisis. While the world often sees and celebrates the efforts of those on the front lines, it's important to recognize the countless...

Turning Trash into Plastic Boards
© Photo: Sajana Shrestha

Turning Trash into Plastic Boards

Plastic pollution has become a pressing issue in Kathmandu Valley, with high levels of plastic waste polluting the rivers in the region. Assessment findings show that 27% of plastic is openly dumped on riverbeds (GRIDA).

AGAINST ALL ODDS: RADHA RAM'S JOURNEY TO EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT
© Photo: Nitika Chalise

AGAINST ALL ODDS: RADHA RAM'S JOURNEY TO EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT

“I had dreams of becoming a teacher and marrying an educated person, but my parents wanted me to get married before they passed away.”

People in Need (PIN) is a non-governmental, non-profit, international organization founded in the Czech 1992. PIN arrived in Nepal as part of a humanitarian response to the April 25, 2015, earthquake. Since its inception in Nepal, PIN Nepal has had a strong role in designing and facilitating systemic solutions advocating for and addressing the needs of vulnerable populations affected by disasters including person categories who live in geographically remote areas of the country, historically marginalized ethnic groups, and those marginalized because of their age and/or gender identity. Currently, PIN Nepal is implementing programmes under three strategic pillars:

1. Emergency response and recovery,

2. Climate resilience, and

3. Civil society and inclusive governance.

PIN Nepal team works in and promotes strong partnerships with civil society, Government of Nepal, academia, private sector and other key stakeholders in Nepal. Together with them, PIN Nepal has become one of the pioneer organizations advancing programmes such as landslide disaster preparedness and anticipatory action, climate and flood resilient housing, durable local solutions, climate change modelling for more inclusive and efficient local decision-making, girls and inclusive education, waste management and circular economy approaches. PIN is strongly committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, including persons with disabilities, in line with its safeguarding framework and child protection policy. 


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