Niraj felt that life was going perfect. He had happily married and had a stable job. But a tragic road accident changed all this. Spiraling into depression Niraj felt that life had completed shattered. Knowledge about mental health is still poor in rural Nepal. How does little community knowledge about mental health affect Niraj and who can support him?
Jan 17, 2024
16 min
At 25 years old Urmila has 3 children. When her husband passed away she was left with no money and no income. Restricted by traditional beliefs that told her it was not appropriate for women to work and that she needed the support of a husband to make decisions and earn money, when asked to join a self-help group to help her learn how to save money, Urmila initially refused.But since then, much has changed for Urmila after she decided to challenge the boundaries around her life.
Jan 17, 2024
14 min
Bahadur was a confident budding engineering student who loved football and was the pride of his parents. Unfortunately a diagnosis of leprosy shattered his dreams and his confidence. Now, years later, Bahadur might finally get a second chance at life.
Jan 17, 2024
14 min
19 year old Asa has lived in a leprosy colony all her life. Whilst she does not have leprosy, both Asa's parents had leprosy, which has impacted their ability to earn money. Now, fresh out of high school, Asa's family is unable to afford the fees to help her attend university. What will attending university mean for Asa?
Jan 17, 2024
12 min
15 year old Karuna turned up alone to a health clinic with a small discoloured patch on her arm. She has beautiful long black hair, large eyes with long lashes and looked stylish in her long black baggy pants and oversized purple shirt sporting the word PARIS in large letters. She looks just like every other 15 year old, but was she? Why did she turn up alone? Where were her parents? And what was life like for her?
Jan 16, 2024
13 min