A BILLION BRAINS: SMARTER CHILDREN, HEALTHIER ECONOMIES SUMMIT GOING ON IN MALAYSIA

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29 countries are meeting to accelerate progress for children and to build a better and brighter future for the region. The meeting will seek to strengthen cooperation among the Governments of Asia and the Pacific, by encouraging them to share national experiences and lessons learned

Online Report on the Corporate Volunteering Response to the Refugee Challenge Forum

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On May 19th, IAVE hosted the Corporate Response to the Refugee Challenge Forum in Berlin, Germany. The purpose of the Forum was to understand the refugee crisis in Europe, learn how the private sector is currently responding through their employee volunteer programs, and discuss what companies could do individually or collaboratively to respond to the situation.

THE 24TH IAVE WORLD VOLUNTEERING CONFERENCE STARTS IN MEXICO CITY TODAY

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Today the global volunteering conference organized by IAVE starts in Mexico City. It is a great opportunity to revamp the debate ont he important role that volunteerism plays in the societies all over the world.

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Inclusive business Practices

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With the new set of legislation coming in place, it is very important that corporate leaders show different attitude towards persons with disabilities. The article was originally published on the Kathmandu Post

The Disability Resource Center at the University of Arizona

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Truly a unique institution anywhere in the world, the Disability Resource Center at the University of Arizona is promoting disability rights as a social justice issue.

Promoting corporate volunteerism in Nepal

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Ford Motors, the global car manufacturer, is investing resources in a global volunteering program "Ford Global Caring Month" that was also realized in September by GO Ford, the local authorized dealer. Hopefully GO Ford will take advantage of the initiative to set a clear example on corporate volunteerism in Nepal. The article was published on "Perspectives", The Himalayan Times.

The Wounded Heros: Inclusive Tourism opportunities in Nepal

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A great example of partnerships to promote inclusive form of tourism with a great potential for the entire tourism industry of the country. The article was first published for The Himalayan Times' Perspectives supplement

One Girl Under 15 Married Every Seven Seconds

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Child marriage is still one of the biggest plagues faced by the humanity. Read the report from SAVE THE CHILDREN

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ILO Global Business and Disability Network 2016: Future of work and what it means for people with disabilities

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Watch and listen Live webcast: Global Meeting, 12 October 2016. The challenge is now how to include small medium size companies rather than just multinationals though in developing countries like Nepal, even local big companies, have a lot of work to be done to catch up with global standards.

Celebrating Deshain in the US

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A few weeks ago I was able to celebrate Deshain with the Nepalis and Friends Association Arizona.

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