Are community schools doing that bad?

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 17Jun
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Education
Are we really sure that all community schools are doing that bad? You should look at primary level to find the best out of national public education system. Not at secondary level.

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Who is to blame?

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Submitted by Rupashree Niraula 17Jun
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Child Protection
This is a very short piece about a small boy who I encountered when I was a high school kid. His behavior shocked me. I was left stunned. I was and am still wondering who is to blame for the behavior of that small boy?

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THE GIRL WHO LIVED!!!

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Submitted by Sujana Gurung 16Jun
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SOCIAL WORK
This is a story about a 9 year old girl who is an inspiration for all those who think that life is not good to them.

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Migrant worker: Some issues and challenges

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Submitted by Deepak Joshi Pokhrel 15Jun
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SOCIETY AT LARGE
This is an attempt to highlight the woes and challenges faced by the migrant worker in the destination countries. It also tries to put forth the reasons behind growing mass exodus of youth to countries, especially middle east, in search of green pasture and other better opportunities. Finally, it hints the suggestive measures to address the problems related with it and keep their problems at bay.

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The Haat Bazaar: A Perfect Location for Partnering

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Submitted by Michael Rosenkrantz 15Jun
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SOCIETY AT LARGE
Haat Bazaars in the Terai region of Nepal are natural community locations for partnering amongst the various sectors of society
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A Film and Videography Platform for Emerging Visual Cultures | Veneeta Singha

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Submitted by Veneeta Singha 13Jun
Drawing from the traditions of film makers such as Akira Kurusawa who “inspired, delighted, enriched and entertained audiences and influenced film makers throughout the world,” the Film and Videography Platform is envisaged as a platform, space, connection, edutainment hub and, critically, as a narrative and storytelling amphitheatre.
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Can fighting child labor become another “Save Bagmati River" Campaign?

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 13Jun
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SOCIETY AT LARGE
It should be a matter of shame for each of us if we do not start seriously caring about child labor.

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Gender Issues: Can We Treat Everyone Equally?

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Submitted by Michael Rosenkrantz 12Jun
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SOCIETY AT LARGE

Recently I spent a bit of time walking around my new home.  As usual I was myself, shaking everybody's hands, even hugging some females when I left their homes, just because they treated me so well. There were huge smiles on the women's faces when I left.  On some level I'm pushing the limits.  On the following morning one of my colleagues told me that there was some negative talk about what I had done.  He said it was ok to shake young girl's (up to 12 or so) hands but after that no touching.  

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Blind Cricket, maybe we reached a real breakthrough in inclusive sport

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 11Jun
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SOCIETY AT LARGE
Are we close to a real change in the perceptions towards persons living with disabilities? Maybe not but surely a recent blind cricket match shows the potential to build bridges among the society and show the way forward for a more inclusive society. The most amazing thing? That the private sector seems to be on board...

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Interview with Laurel Williams, Chief Operating Officer, Thriive

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 10Jun
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SOCIAL AND ETHICAL BUSINESS

Thriive is a new social enterprise based in the USA. Thriive supports local small enterprises around the world through loans. In this way Thriive helps alleviating poverty at community level while at the same time promoting an innovative culture of giving through CSR practices. More recently Thriive got awarded as Best pitching at the Investment Showcase organized by the HUB during the AVPN Conference.
Laurel comes from the banking sector and she started with Thriive after a volunteering experience. You can really say the power of volunteering…

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