“Disappeared”: Nepalese-Brits in Qatar
Two Human Rights workers of Nepalese origin but British nationals "disappeared" at the end of August 2014 in Qatar. This post provides details of the actions one can take to help them.
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Project Update: August 26-29 Visit
A short write-up about our August 26-29 visit to Thangpalkot with Doug and Devika Grant of Tennis Trekker.
Kantipur TV Interview: All For Education
Video of January 3, 2014, interview on Kantipur TV breakfast show Rise and Shine. It's entirely in English.
Project Update: July Visit
A short post about my most recent visit to Thangpalkot. I was accompanied by a friend and former colleague from my days in Qatar.
Cycling…for (a) Change
Though not an avid cyclist, having gotten into the sport for fitness purposes, I decided I would participate in a protest ride Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, to the entrance to Shivapuri National Park on the perimeter of Kathmandu Valley.
Stolen Innocence and Lost Dreams
In rural Nepal, the innocence of children and their dreams are often stolen and lost, respectively, because of a lack of will on our leadership to do anything concrete to tackle poverty and lack of education. Often such children become victims of trafficking.