During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the world seemed paused and many were retreating into silence, I felt an intense urge to do something meaningful—something big that could bring youth together and shine a spotlight on us, the youth. That’s when I encountered the term LCOY, a project of YOUNGO, a youth constituency […]
When I first learned about Plastic-Free July around 2018, I thought I had a good grasp of the issue. I had been involved in campaigns, facilitated workshops, and worked closely with organizations like Himalayan Climate Initiative—supporting initiatives such as, No Thanks I carry my own Bag campaign, No Straw on My Drink and the Dopper […]
The Koshi River, often termed the “Sorrow of Bihar,” has exhibited a troubling pattern of annual flooding leading up to 2023. This persistent deluge has profoundly impacted indigenous communities, particularly the Majhi people residing in Sisauli Tappu. The escalating frequency and intensity of these floods have disrupted traditional livelihoods, prompted mass migrations, and threatened the […]
