Blog September 21, 2023

Addressing Depression Through Data-Driven Decision Making in Nepal

It has already been established that health is not merely freedom from any specific disease; instead, it is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. In other words, to become healthy, we also need to be mentally ...
Blog September 13, 2023

Motivation at the heart of healthcare: Reflections from an embedded researcher in a learning site

During my time as an embedded researcher in Kapilvastu Municipality, Nepal, I had the opportunity to engage with numerous health workers across various healthcare institutions and to observe their daily tasks. I firmly believe that ...
Blog August 17, 2023

Through My Eyes: Nepal’s Beauty, Culture, and Hospitality

”It was fascinating to observe the functioning of an international research organization, particularly the communal atmosphere during lunch breaks, where everyone washed their own plates.” As part of my study in ...
Blog July 26, 2023

Naturally & Culturally Rich Jumla Aspires for Agricultural Resilience

“Despite the food insecurity, the locals’ hospitality is truly inspiring. In the villages, neighbors share resources, address one another as brothers and sisters, and care for each other’s entire families and ...
Blog July 17, 2023

A Rollercoaster Ride of Female Community Health Volunteers on Film Making

Setting the scene  When we engaged in conversation with the Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) in Chandragiri municipality in Kathmandu, they shared their narratives regarding their role within the community, ...
Blog July 7, 2023

Bridging Borders: A Closer Look at Healthcare in Eastern Nepal and Sikkim State of India

As embedded researchers at the Health Division of Pokhara Metropolitan City (PMC) in Nepal, we had the opportunity to visit eastern Nepal and the Sikkim state of India in April of this year. This was the cross-learning visit ...