CHRONICLE OF OUR FIELD TRIP TO SINDHULPALCHOK (PART I)

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Few weeks ago, ENGAGE Team traveled to Sindhulpalchock District, one of the most hit regions in the country to carry out a survey to understand the post earthquake housing needs of the persons living with disabilities. We partnered with the Bright Stars Society and Gwahali to bring cost effective shelters to those in need.

wounded warriors softball

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Watching children with disability play softball is a very inspiring experience

Among the Ruins of Durbar High School | Veneeta Singha

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Durbar High School reminds one that despite the devastation of the earthquake, an ethos still remains.

Post earthquake relief efforts: when disability is not at receiving ends

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Did you ever consider that the efforts to provide emergency relief were also led by many actors and citizens,including persons living with disabilities.

taking the shake

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we shall rise again .. for that we shall now begin

GENDER BENDER: LOOKING BEYOND THE BINARY

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Gender is more than the genitals assigned to a person at birth. It's more than just male and female, it's a whole spectrum.

A Storyteller in Khokana | Veneeta Singha

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Close to 80 years have gone by since the last occurrence of such high magnitude in Nepal. And yet, Khokana sears memory as beyond time and space. Swathes of tilled land and communities of Newari homes still greet the traveler as they probably have for a very long time.

Rasuwa Roots

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A visit to Rasuwa District to try to start to help earthquake survivors with stronger livelihoods

Being dark is simply amazing, do you know that?

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Inspired by a recent posting on aging, here some silly thoughts about why i wish i could be a croc under the sun or maybe Lanny Kravitz, a kind of sex symbol for many... Being dark skinned and feeling dark is cool. Be proud and feel proud despite all Bollywood actors selling themselves to whitening skin cream industry

NO, I DON'T USE AN AGE MIRACLE CREAM

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I’m overwhelmingly and unendurably tired of all and sundry telling me how “young” I look at 37. Measured by any societal rule, I am expected to accept it as a compliment and feel happy for not re-presenting my true age. This is an open letter is all such people who think looking young is the most aspirational thing.

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