Social Capital and Grass Roots democracy and Civic Ventures

EXPANDED CONCEPT OF VOLUNTEERING AND LINKAGE TO TOURISM By MANOJ K. GIRI (CHAIRMAN, ALTERNATIVE VOLUNTEER)

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Thousands of foreign tourists visit Nepal, particularly for the Himalayan experience, and some are keen to be involved in volunteering. Good intentions in terms of volunteering work also mean immersion in the Nepali life style and culture. A few days of volunteering can result in great memories as well as some bitter truths.

The Changing Nature of Volunteering into Voluntourism Without a Proper Policy By Manoj Kumar Giri (Chairman, Alternative Volunteer)

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Volunteering in Nepal has its own particularities - it is connected with our culture, lifestyle and the nature of our social structures. People have supported those in need selflessly including during social and cultural events such as feasts, weddings and other traditional Hindu customs.

Aeon Ideas | Aeon Magazine [Platform Launched!]

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"Aeon Ideas is a place for conversations about ideas that matter. We encourage everyone to contribute to the site by asking questions, writing viewpoints, or posting to the forum. Aeon Ideas is a project of Aeon Magazine and will be launched fully during Spring 2015."

 

More at: http://ideas.aeon.co/

 

BAGMATI RIVER & BAGMATI CIVILIZATION PRESERVATION & PROTECTION

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COMMITTMENTS FOR A MORE DISABLED FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT

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At the workshop on "Policies Regarding Disabled and Elderly Access and Accommodation in Public Places and Public Venues within Nepal's Laws",  some voluntary commitments were made to achieve tangible results within 6 months from the date of workshop by the participants.  This video shows some of the commitments that were made.  Some of these commitments can be implemented in individual work environments.  For all to see and volunteer to do.

Part 1 of 5: ON DISABLED ACCESSIBLE TOURISM IN NEPAL

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This 5 part series on "Challenges of Disabled Accessible Tourism in Nepal" is based on a talk program given to some hoteliers at Radisson Hotel.  It was arranged by Four Season Travel & Tours Pvt. Ltd.  The objective was to discuss the possibilities and advantages of disabled accessible tourism in Nepal by highlighting  the issues related to whole concept of disabled accessibility and need for the development disability access in Nepal so it will benefit all. 

DISABLED ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES HARDIK HOTEL, BAG BAZAAR, KATHMANDU

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This video gives some background about how an existing ramp, assumed as complinat for the disabled, was modified and how a new complying bathroom and new ramps were constructed on this private premises but a public venue.  The newly constructed facilities meet acceptable access standards and are based on the requirements of the California Building Code.

सूचनाको अभिलेखिकरण

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राज्यले ज्येष्ठ नागरिक, एकल महिला, अपांगहरुलाई सामाजिक सुरक्षा भत्ता उपलब्ध गराउँदै आएको छ । छलफलका क्रममा ज्येष्ठ नागरिकहरुले आफुले ६ महिनाको २ हजार ७ सय ५० रुपैयामात्र भत्ता पाएको बताए । नियमतः मासिक ५०० का दरले ६ महिनाको ३ हजार रुपैया पाउनुपर्ने हो । तर मैले भेटेका सबै जनाले ६ महिनाको सामाजिक सुरक्षा भत्ताबाट २ सय ५० रुपैया काटिएको बताए । यो थाहा पाउँदा मलाई आश्चर्य लाग्यो ।

#ShapingDavos - Call for Participation: Building Trust in Public­-Private Partnerships [Crowdsourcing Announcement]

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Everybody Can Serve: Celebrating the Power of Inclusive Volunteering | ENGAGE, VSO + ICS (Part II)

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'ENGAGE, in partnership with and with the support of VSO through the International Citizenship Service (ICS), organized "Everybody Can Serve" - a partnership and networking fostering event to promote a more inclusive society through volunteerism. The event comprised a market place, a partnership/collaboration corner and discussion/debate component.'

 

ENGAGE: www.engage.org.np