Nepal
Voices of Humanity: Hopes and possibilities #Stepwithrefugees

LWF Nepal in partnership with UNHCR and in close cooperation with the Government of Nepal, has been supporting refugees from Bhutan for the past 27 years.
Voices of Humanity: Hopes and possibilities #Stepwithrefugees
25 June 2019
LWF Nepal in partnership with UNHCR and in close cooperation with the Government of Nepal, has been supporting refugees from Bhutan for the past 27 years. The support covered the areas of humanitarian assistance, protection and solutions to refugees in Jhapa ...
Taking leadership #WithRefugees
20 June 2019
Churches engage in service, support empowerment (LWI) - All over the world, churches are making a difference for people on the move. They provide shelter, food and water, give psychosocial support, and help to build relations with host communities. So what’s ...
Rooted in faith, committed to serving others
16 May 2019
World Service country program staff in Geneva for Global Leadership Team Meeting (LWI) - How can the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) respond better to emergencies and to the long term development needs of the world’s most vulnerable people? How can it help ...
Embassy of Japan in Nepal signed grant contract with LWF Nepal to provide agricultural facilities to Refugee camp and Host community
15 March 2019
Kathmandu, 15 March 2019- The Lutheran World Federation, Nepal and Embassy of Japan in Nepal signed a grant contract at country level to work together. The Ambassador of Japan to Nepal, Mr Masamichi Saigo, signed a grant contract today with Dr. Prabin Manandhar, ...
Women in Leadership: Promoting Gender equality and empowerment
8 March 2019
LWF Nepal with support from UNHCR has been providing care, maintenance, protection and shelter to the Bhutanese refugee since 1991. Approximately 6,500 remaining Bhutanese refugees have been living in two camps after resettlement program which ended in December ...
Reduced disaster related vulnerabilities and increased coping capacity of Guni Mardi, a Person with Disability (PwD) at Rangeli of Morang
8 March 2019
Ms. Guni Mardi, 35 occupants at Rangeli municipality-2 Laxmipur Tole of Morang district is a Person with Disability (PwD). She is unmarried and living with her family together with her mother, brother, sister in law and nephews.  She has completed her School ...
Nepal: Woman leader Damai chronicles her journey from bondage to leadership
7 March 2019
More than 120 local government representatives, thanks to LWF’s work among freed bonded laborers LWI - In a country with more than 450 rural municipalities, election as a local government representative in Nepal might not be considered a huge feat but not ...
Nepal: Building better houses and promoting interfaith harmony
7 February 2019
Earthquake-resilient buildings and sustainable livelihoods, thanks to the LWF and IRW (LWI) – Women in Nepal’s Langbu village have gained both privacy and dignity with the public bathing cubicles built collaboratively by the Lutheran World Federation ...
Disability is not an obstacle for success
28 December 2018
Jhapa, 28 December 2018- “If I just sat in my home, I would be giving up on all my strengths, knowledge and skills,” says Mr Deepak Rajbanshi, 38, a permanent resident of Gaurigunja Rural Municipality – 2, Korobari, Jhapa. He recalls the past when an ...
Beauty parlor not just a business but independence
28 December 2018
Biratnagar, 28 December 2018- Ms Madhu Urau, 23, feels proud when her customers become excited in front of the mirror and show appreciation for the service they received at her beauty parlor located at Ranjani Bazar. Every day many women from the community ...
A journey from housewife to an elected member of local Government
27 December 2018
Kailali, 27 December, 2018- I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to exercise my rights and make a difference” says, Ms Rekha Chaudhary. Chaudhary, 28, is a well-known social activist in her community and neighbourhood. She was elected as a ward ...
Motor’s Doctor of Far-western Hill
27 December 2018
Baitadi, 27 December 2018- If you ask any driver, helper and vehicle owners the contact number for services for their vehicles in Baitadi district, they will easily spell the mobile number of Ranjit workshop without any hesitation.
Person with Disability do not have a reason to remain behind
24 December 2018
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Living the dream, helping the community
20 December 2018
Jhapa, 12 December, 2018- Chhani Marandi, 24, of Shivastakshi Municipality -2, Jhapa always dreamed of pursuing her education and standing on her feet but circumstance forced her to become a domestic worker. She lost her father at the age of 5. Her mother ...
Flood victims get back to normalcy, thanks to the livelihood recovery support
12 December 2018
Chitwan, 12 December 2018: The flood of August, 2017 (Nepal Flood) wreaked havoc in 20 districts in Tarai region and affected 15 district in Hilly region. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the flooding in 20 districts of Tarai belt damaged more than ...
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