Tag: vocational training

From Migration to Meaningful Work

December 2, 2019

Migration from rural to urban Nepal and abroad is having a massive impact on Nepal economically and socially.  Nepal’s Department of Foreign Employment reports that an average of 1,750 people leave Nepal every day to migrate for employment, the majority headed for Gulf countries.  While remittances contribute toward poverty reduction in Nepal, migration can also … More From Migration to Meaningful Work

Dignity Gained: Pramod’s Story

August 20, 2018

Pramod’s story is not unlike many others’ who live among Nepal’s marginalized communities.  Although discrimination has been illegal for decades, families like Pramod’s often remain significantly disadvantaged due to deeply entrenched stigma in their communities.  In this context, even sending a child to school in the face of such discrimination is an act of courage. … More Dignity Gained: Pramod’s Story