Nepal
After a decade of armed conflict, a peace process and eventual promulgation of the Constitution in the immediate aftermath of the 2015 earthquake, Nepal is transitioning from a unitary state to a federal system of government. In this context, the Foundation supports Nepal’s efforts to strengthen subnational governance, mitigate conflict, empower women, expand economic opportunity, increase environmental resilience, and promote regional cooperation.
Meghan Nalbo,
Country Representative
Contact
The Asia Foundation – Nepal
P.O. Box 935
Bhat Bhateni
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: +977 (1) 444-3316
Email: nepal.general@asiafoundation.org
Independent Impacts and Recovery Monitoring Nepal
On 25 April 2015, a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal. Thousands were killed, tens of thousands were injured, and hundreds of thousands of homes were damaged or destroyed. A second major earthquake struck less than three weeks later, killing hundreds more and adding to the destruction. National and international aid providers quickly responded with emergency aid. But developing effective plans for long-term sustainable recovery requires knowledge of the needs of the affected, how they evolve over time, and the effectiveness of aid in addressing these needs. The Independent Impacts and Recovery Monitoring Nepal (IRM) project contributes to this by assessing longitudinally five issues through two research components.
NEWS FROM NEPAL
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Nepali Labor Migrants, Covid-19, and the State
April 1, 2020
Blog
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Personal Profile: From Guns to Dialogue in Nepal
March 18, 2020
Blog
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Independent Impacts and Recovery Monitoring (IRM) Project Nepal – Early Findings from Round 5
March 16, 2020
Publication
Labor migration and the changing workforce
Many of Nepal’s citizens work abroad where they can access higher wages. Though remittances contribute significantly to the national economy, migrant workers suffer due to limited awareness of labor market opportunities, recruitment and migration processes, money management skills and financial literacy. With funding from U.K. DFID, the ILO, and MetLife Foundation, we leveraged mobile and digital platforms, multimedia formats, and live call-in radio to connect migrant workers to financial access points, mobile course materials, and job opportunities. In just one year, 527,000+ individuals accessed these resources directly through their mobile devices, plus 15,000+ viewers per day on social media.
HIGHLIGHTS ACROSS ASIA
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Hygiene Kits for Covid-19 Response in Pakistan
2020
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A Visit to The Gender Lab in Mumbai
2020
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Asia Foundation’s Lotus Circle Responding to Gender Impacts of Covid-19 in Real Time
April 8, 2020
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Asia Foundation Sounds Alarm on Surge in Gender Based Violence During Covid-19 Lockdowns
April 8, 2020
Media Coverage
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Let’s Read at Home: A New Resource to Support Out of School Children
2020
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Legendary Photographs to be Auctioned at Sotheby’s on April 3 to Benefit The Asia Foundation
April 2, 2020
News
The health and safety of our community, partners, grantees, and staff is our top priority. As the COVID-19 health emergency unfolds, we are working hard to continue and adapt the Foundation’s important programs focused on improving lives and expanding opportunities on the ground in Asia. Read more about our COVID-19 response.
The health and safety of our community, partners, grantees, and staff is our top priority. As the COVID-19 health emergency unfolds, we are working hard to continue and adapt the Foundation’s important programs focused on improving lives and expanding opportunities on the ground in Asia. Read more about our COVID-19 response.