Conflict, ethnic discord and slavery have long kept western Nepal poor and hopeless. Mercy Corps is helping youth unite and change society.
Change Begins Within
A 14-year-old son of bonded laborers brought learning to his people through literacy classes — and ended up leading a movement that resulted in freedom.
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Rising From Violence
On a hot August day, violence and ruin came to the Geti camp. Less than a week later, good neighbors were helping shaken families rebuild their homes.
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Optimism and Action Transform a Village
In the village of Bichpuri, trees and vegetables are part of the reason that no one is without the possibility of an education.
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The Last Girl In School
For the last few years, 12-year-old Anita has stayed home while her peers walked to the village school. But not today
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Helping Poor Farmers
We've teamed up with the Whole Planet Foundation and Nirdhan Utthan Bank to help farming families escape the cycle of debt and finally climb out of poverty.
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More Nepal stories in the Archives
November 20, 2007
Mercy Corps' work in Nepal focuses on economic development, civil society initiatives and humanitarian assistance.
August 3, 2007
Epic floods, described by many as the worst in living memory, are deluging large swaths of India, Nepal and Pakistan.