In Darchula in Sudurpashchim Province, the geography itself often acts as a barrier to those living with physical disabilities, yet for many, the most significant obstacles are not the steep mountain trails but the structural limitations within their own homes. For Lalit Tamata in Naugad Rural Municipality, the simple act of using a toilet was a daily ordeal that stripped away his privacy and autonomy. Because his home was equipped only with a traditional squat pan, his physi

For the residents of Achham in Sudurpashchim Province, the annual monsoon season has historically been a time of conflicting emotions. While the rains are essential for agriculture, they bring with them a pervasive nervousness regarding the stability of the slopes. The hills of Turmakhad are prone to soil erosion and landslides, turning the life-giving rain into a threat to homes, livelihoods, and physical safety. The community needed a disaster risk reduction (DRR) solution

“Do not mention your period in the community.” The warning of what is to come came before I even reached the village. Later, in a community meeting, a woman sitting right next to me, touching me, mentioned how if a menstruating woman touches them, they will start getting sick and the god will get angry. I sat there, the very menstruating woman they were talking about. They were touching me, but nothing happened. They left the meeting smiling and laughing. This realization sat

A Call for Accelerated Climate Action and the importance of climate change adaptation