“She can always tell what I am thinking.” – Betani, Thakur Dwara, Bardiya
This was after I showed her the pictures. Her serious disposition changed into bursts of laughter and joy. A great …
“Last year I barely passed. I really didn’t want to study. I told mother that I would help her with …
“Day in day out we meet the same people. Neighbors and family from the collection of 11 houses in the …
Sometimes the children won’t speak. Sometimes I fail to communicate and sometimes they are not able to answer my questions. …
“The hail destroyed all our crop so there is no work except for us to gather here, smoke sulpa and …
“I believe in a world out there where we all will be judged, for every good and evil we have …
When I stopped at this little cottage for a breather, she had just prepared the Supla and placed a clean …
What is your biggest regret? “When I was twenty, I and my friend were offered to go to Kathmandu to …
“We are returning back home from my parent’s house. Every once in a while my husband brings me and my …
“They call me a mad person. A crazy person. But I am not mad. They almost convinced me I was. …
“This neighbor came up to me and told me not to come around her house. She told me her kids …
He smiled with joyous abandonment and so did everyone in the classroom. Wishing you all a happy Tihar. May all …
“Within a span of a few months my mother went from being perfectly healthy to losing both her kidneys. But …
“I am trying to do enough good so that when I leave people will remember me.” What is one good …
What is the one thing that hurt you the most? “Once a friend told me that I would end up …
“Our teacher told us that in Nepal, 3 newborns die every hour. We had no way of knowing this. An …
“I want to tell everyone that it is not only the responsibility of a mother to raise a child. The …
“My father had three wives. My mother gave birth to three sisters and me. I was not born when he …
“People mistake religion with faith. These are two different things. You may be religious but still have no faith and …
“We met in Basundhar while shopping. She had moved to Kathmandu from Siraha and I came from Jhapa. We just …
What do you love the most in your life? He then showed me his tattoo and said, “Tsering Dolma is …
When I reached atop this hill, I met these two. The one with the yellow beanie looked really discontent and …
You have a great moustache. “Yes, I know.” – Asha Lal Maharjan, Mangal Bazar, Patan
“I am able to withdraw Rs.12000 from my provident fund every month as I served in the Nepal Bank for …
Stories of Nepal is joining hands with Save the Children in Nepal to raise awareness among the general Nepali population …
“Last week while we were playing, I kicked the ball rather too hard. I flew and hit the neighbor’s flower …
“After he was born, she feels like I am not giving her enough attention, I feel like I am being …
What is the one thing you will never forget? “The great earthquake of 1990 BS. It was around 1 in …
Stories of Nepal celebrates 1 year today and I wanted to share a thank you note. From Santosh Magar to …
I saw her sitting all by her self. I went near her and asked her where here parents were. From …
“I feel the happiest when everyone in my family laughs together at my jokes.” – Reena Tamang, Timal, Kavre
“I have been sick for the last few months so I came to Kathmandu to get myself checked. I didn’t …
After walking for several hours, I had reached Salleri where I met these kids. My travel companion had went ahead …
“Everyday mother worked for the house, her husband and children. She did the same things everyday from waking up really …
“I know my parents worry when I come out to play. But I only come out during Dashain because I …
“I was away for work when they were born. When I came back and visited the hospital I saw them. …
I was taking pictures of his brother who was enthusiastically showing me his break dancing skills until this little one …
“My husband ran the fruit shop from when he was very young. After I got married, I started assisting him …
“We have been away from home for almost a week. We have been visiting temples all over Kathmandu. We are …
“He is not so outgoing. I am the one who looks for work. Every time there is something I call …
How did you two meet? “Back in high school, I was in a play and he was the stage crew. …
At first it was just the girls, and without warning came the photo bombers. – Met them near Eklebhatti, Chumling, …
“I have paid the taxi loan and have saved enough this year. Finally, I am going home for Dashain.” – …
What was your saddest moment in you life? “Every mother has dreams for their child. I always wanted to study …
“I liked everything about him. He had come to my village during the war. He was stationed there for over …
“I come to class three times a day. All of us from the monastery gather here and chant hymns and …
“My father left me this land. It is the only piece of property I have in these hills. And I …
This was my last picture from Sindupalchowk. I spotted her standing away from the other kids. I approached her and …
“Every mother has dreams for their children. You will only know that feeling when you have one. I want her …
“We only have one book so we sit together in class and we take turns when reading.” – Met them …
“If my family is happy I am happy, if they are sad I am sad. When my wife smiles, my …
“I used to hear about condoms back then in FM stations. But it never occurred to me that I should …
He was one of my friend in Pipaltaar, Nuwakot who accompanied me while I collected stories. In between, he would …
“After his mother died, I try to spend time with him as much as I can. My mother also died …
“The most difficult thing is life is not being able to be who you truly are. Especially when being who …
Do you have any regrets? “I never got a chance to go to school. I had to help my mother …
“My father tells me that a long time ago, the soil of this place was extremely dry. During summer, the …
What do you like about each other? “His good habits.” “His good habits.” – Dev Kumar Rajdhani & Ayush Khadka, …
“After she was born, every evening before sunset, I go to the back of the house and put aside offering …