Medical outreach saves Tika from life of pain
Tika was married at the age of 15 and had her first child aged 16. She has had three more children since then and life is hard – her husband lives and works...
05 March, 2020
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Giving children access to a quality education
Without a quality education, it becomes even harder for Nepali children to break free from the cycle of poverty. However, it can be really difficult to get an education in Nepal - let alone...
03 March, 2020
Long-term response to 2015 earthquake
Having helped support communities emotionally, practically and financially in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck Nepal on 25th April 2015, we’ve also been supporting our partners such as INF Nepal in...
11 February, 2020
Rehabilitation takes Bhakta out of despair
Having injured his spine while working in India, Bhakta returned to Nepal after a brief stay in hospital, with no rehabilitation, support or advice. He recalls those early days as worse than he could...
11 February, 2020
Breaking the cycle of poverty and prejudice
Self-help groups change lives in Bajura Deep-rooted traditions and cultural beliefs around caste, gender and disability can exacerbate the challenges faced by many Nepalis in...
17 December, 2019
Away in a stable
Christmas appeal to help mothers and babies. We’ve launched our Christmas 2019 appeal to help mums-to-be and their babies in some of Nepal’s most underdeveloped communities. Although Nepal as a whole has seen...
05 November, 2019
Helping thousands affected by floods
Supporters’ response to floods appeal saves lives When the 2019 monsoon season arrived in mid-July, causing devastation across 28 of Nepal’s districts, our partners in Nepal worked tirelessly to help those affected. The summer’s monsoon...
16 October, 2019
Helping hand for Nepal’s “Untouchables”
When disaster strikes, the Government of Nepal supports communities in their struggle to survive and rebuild their lives. But some people are at risk of being excluded simply by their...
04 June, 2019
The end of out-of-the-box surgeries
For many families in neighbouring communities it takes several hours to walk to Shreenathkot’s health post. Soon they will have properly built outposts in their villages...
03 June, 2019
Gynaecological Treatment Camps
Last week (19 to 25 May), as part of a series of outreach camps for women with gynaecological problems, INF ran a seven-day camp for 256 women in the Karnali province. Thousands...
31 May, 2019