Volunteerism against radicalism: Part II

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Volunteerism and a culture of service must be part of the solution in the fight against extremism

Volunteerism against radicalism: Part I

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Can volunteerism and service provide relief to the current crisis of identity experienced by youths embracing radicalism and extremism? Religion, politics and even sports offer disenfranchised youths a way out of their frustrations and sense of alienation. The problem is that these platforms highlight and boast behaviors and thinking that go against our liberal and social democratic values.

Isha Sacred Walks [Registration Announcement]

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'Isha Sacred Walks are journeys to places of divine connection, where the veil between the physical and spiritual is thin. Such sacred spaces revitalize and energize us, and give us an experience of our inner nature. Many spiritual masters have illuminated these spaces with their grace, and over millenia, countless numbers of devotees have undertaken pilgrimages to these places to attain to their Ultimate nature.'
 

An important note from Martin Punaks, Next Generation Nepal: Orphanage Volunteering not a last resort nor a full endorsement

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A very important comment from Martin in relation to what i had written "NGN advocates for a last resort option when we talk about orphanage volunteering".Next Generation Nepal has adopted a very clear policy on very selective ( read effective) ways of practicising orphanage volunteering. Orphanage volunteering should not be a "last resort" but it is suitable in very few cases. Read the comment

Honey Hunters of Nepal | Eric Valli [Book Retrospective]

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"Photographs show life among the Gurung people and the techniques they use in gathering honey from cliffside hives. Eric Valli lived for many years in the Himalaya and has become one of this region's most well-known photographers. He contributes regularly to Geo and National Geographic and is the author of numerous publications, including Himalaya, Caravans of the Himalaya, and Hunters of Nepal. He has produced award-winning documentaries and his first feature-length film, Himalaya (1999), was an international success."
 

The essence of regional Integrity and collaborative strategies for alleviating poverty through south Asia region

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South Asia is home to the largest number of the world poor. While the incidence of poverty as defined by HCR has shown some decline in all South Asian countries over the years, a sizable proportion of the population in all the countries still live in poverty.

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