Kathmandu, Nepal:, In early 2020, recently recruited into the latest cohort of Teach for Nepal (TFN) fellows, Rashmi Thapa had been looking forward to heading off to Sindhupalchowk District and starting to teach at her assigned school. But the threat of COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdown meant that Rashmi and the other fellows could not begin their placements as…

This image shows a call for short fiction To mark International Day of the Girl Child this year on 11 October, the British Council, in partnership with Room to Read and UNICEF is announcing a call for short fiction stories by young people.  , Theme: My Heroine, Eligibility:, For age groups 10-14, Brief:, Write a story about your ideal heroine. Heroines are not limited to women actors that you see on television and in the magazines. The word means much more. A heroine could be somebody who is strong, somebody who is hard-working, somebody caring or somebody who makes a difference in your society or in this world. We would love for you to imagine a…, Theme: Our Lives Today, Eligibility:, For age groups 14-15, Brief: , Mental health is an area that is rarely talked about. Writing stories become a good way to express how you or the people around you are feeling. Reading stories about others also becomes a good way to understand people better. We would like to encourage you to examine your life and of people around you and see how different situations including…, OPPORTUNITIES, All stories will be published as an online compilation. 10 writers from each theme will be selected to participate in a week-long workshop on storytelling After the workshop, participants will rework their stories under the mentorship of children’s book professionals Two books, one on each theme with stories finalised by the participants will be…, JUDGING CRITERIA,  , Stories will be selected through a panel formed by the three partnering organisations and will involve children literature professionals. Stories that have women and/or girls as main characters are more likely to be selected. Imaginative and innovative stories are more likely to be selected. Stories should be original, How to submit your stories?

This image shows a poster of the Mental Health Matters Youth Film Grants 2020, #MentalHealthMatters and we NEED YOU!, Being a young person is already difficult no matter what, and the pandemic has made things even harder. With school closures and cancelled events, young people around the world are missing out on some of the biggest moments of their lives — as well as everyday moments like chatting with friends and participating in class. However, for young people…, Eligibility criteria:, - Applicants must be 24 years of age or under - If under 18 years of age, applicants must seek consent from parents/guardians to participate (email unicefnepal@gmail.com to find out more) - Applicant must complete, this form,  in full  , Frequently asked questions:, Who can take part?, Any Nepali children and youths currently residing in Nepal, who was born on or after 10 October 1996., How do I submit?, Fill out the details requested in the form below, including your film idea, and email us some files or links of two previous work samples at unicefnepal@gmail.com. If any required elements are missing, the submission will be disqualified., When is the deadline?, The deadline for application is 11:59 PM Nepal Time, 31 October 2020, How many film ideas can I submit?, You can submit only one film idea per person., What should be the language of the film?, We accept submissions for the films to be produced in Nepali, Maithili and English. Ideas can be submitted in English or Nepali., When will the three winning ideas be announced?, The winners will be announced on World Children’s Day on 20 November 2020., What kind of film ideas can we submit?, You can submit anything from a documentary to a fictional story – even using puppets, if you want. Please remember, however, that in the context of COVID-19, the film should be set within your home/residence and should only involve those living in the home itself., What is the length of the films we will be writing ideas for?, Between 2 to 5 minutes, Can I find out how my submission is doing?, No. Please do not call or email us asking for updates on your film. We will get in touch with you only if you are selected. If you have any questions that are not answered here please email us at unicefnepal@gmail.com. We are unable to address inquiries via phone.

“It’s not that people have not understood. They are wearing masks, for example, but not in the correct way.” Nepal Scout Alisha Dahal recently saw firsthand how despite knowing about the key public health safety measures against COVID-19, actual practice on the ground is falling well short of expectations. “We found that a lot of elderly people…

Kathmandu, Nepal:, Gulshan Nesa was very concerned her young children would miss getting the measles-rubella vaccine during the COVID-19 nation-wide lockdown. On the one hand, the family had lost a great deal of business because the clothes shop they run was closed the whole time. But more than that, as a parent of five children – four of whom are under five years…, UNICEF – with generous funding support from donors such as Alwaleed Philanthropies and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance – has been continually advocating for and supporting the Government of Nepal in strengthening the health system and providing life-saving vaccines to children in need., This photo shows Gulshan Nesa heading home with her four children after getting the measles rubella vaccine for the three youngest at the immunization centre in Kalanki in the capital Kathmandu. Gulshan Nesa heads home with her four children after getting the measles rubella vaccine for the three youngest at the immunization centre in Kalanki in…

“We wanted to join forces to do something that would fill a gap in our society that was not being addressed.” That’s how Kamana Neupane, Neena Vaidya, Preeti Kumari Sah, Sarmita Shrestha and Shitanshu Dhakal describe the beginning of their collaboration as Aarogya, one of the top two teams at this year’s Generation Unlimited Youth Challenge in…

Kathmandu, Nepal:, Dr. Ranjan Kumar Dahal’s memories of that first day in the ICU at the Armed Police Force Hospital in Kathmandu are hazy at best. He had been admitted to the facility after his COVID-19 test results came back positive and his oxygen levels dropped to a critical low. “I was dazed and confused,” he says. “I was going in and out of consciousness … At…

Bara, Nepal:, Sabina Thapa remembers when she first started to suspect that she may have acquired COVID-19. A few weeks ago, she had developed a slight fever, followed by some difficulty in breathing. “This was similar to what I had heard were the symptoms,” says the 24-year-old resident of Jeetpursimara in Nepal’s south. “Even though I wasn’t sure how it had…

Until we have vaccines or medicines that are effective in stopping COVID-19, physical distancing, handwashing, and wearing masks when going out in public are some of the best tools we have to keep ourselves, our families and our communities safe. Thanks to parents for sending us photos of their little ones learning to adopt the practice of wearing…, Rubisha, This image shows a photo of Bhagyansh, Bhagyansh, This photo shows Aariz wearing a mask, Aariz, This image shows Adhishree in a mask, Adhishree, This image shows Aayushi in a mask, Aayushi, This image shows Suryansh in a mask, Suryansh, This image shows Abhisha in a mask, Abhisha, This image shows Rochish in a mask, Rochish, This image shows Sakura in a mask, Sakura, This image shows Neharika and Dewashis wearing masks, Neharika and Dewashis, This image shows Rishab in a mask, Rishab, This image shows Kajol in a mask, Kajol, This photo shows Aria in a mask, Aria, This image shows Sakshat in a mask, Sakshyat, This image shows pramesh in a mask, Pramesh, This image shows Amshu in a mask, Amshu, This image shows Abhinna in a mask, Abhinna, This image shows Sarasi in a mask, Sarasi, This image shows Ashlesha in a mask, Ashlesha, Related videos

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