Volunteering for what? Between formal and informal service, the quest for an impact

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Celebrating volunteerism in its all forms and its outstanding diversity encourages more and more people to act in the service of the others. The challenge then is how to ensure that a volunteering action is actually doing something positive for the community and society at large.In this quest, we can’t forget the contributions of hidden volunteers. They are everywhere, making a difference.

Festivals of India: A perpetuation of Patriarchy

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Festivals are times of togetherness and cheer do they also perpetuate patriarchy in some way?

Just a Few Moments by Dr. Becky Paris (VSO) Mugu

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Her name was Binita. I only knew her for a few moments-a moment of joy and a burden of sorrow

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Messed Up

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The world especially governments, which come from people, is out of control. Recently a friend told me that God is coming soon. On Capital Punishment and current events.

Interview to Professor John Dryzek (Australian National University) : The Powerful Idea of Deliberative Democracy

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John is one of the most prominent expert on deliberative democracy, a concept that could genuinely enhance and bolster the ways nations envisions democracy. Prof.Dryzek is a Fellow of Political Science and Australian Research Council Federation Fellow. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia, former Head of the Departments of Political Science at the Universities of Oregon.

Accepting rape victims back in society

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Most rape victims never report such cases, cause if they do, they will be ostracized and disgraced by society. It is not only more stricter rules, but our mindset that needs to change.

In Her Eyes by Dr. Becky Paris, VSO Volunteer, Mugu Hospital

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One of the happiest times for a woman should be to celebrate the birth of a child, but her eyes are filled with fear. In Nepal, as in many other developing countries this is one of the most dangerous times for a woman.

The Racist in Us

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Racism is not just Black versus White but much more than that. This article is an attempt to explore the ways racism has permeated in our every day life

Building Nepal's Capacity to Implement the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)

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I love everything about sports, which brings me a freedom that I seldom find when I’m in my head, which is most of the time. Professed enemies can come together and allow themselves to compete on the field, court, in the water, on the pitch, diamond, wherever, and share in moments of bliss.

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